Gary Lewis Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 I don't remember what I have. I'll look in a bit. The starting battery is a 31M-PC2150 with CCA's of 1150, and the auxiliary battery is a 34M-PC1500 with CCA's of 850. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 The starting battery is a 31M-PC2150 with CCA's of 1150, and the auxiliary battery is a 34M-PC1500 with CCA's of 850. Phew. Now that is one impressive starting battery. Got a couple deliveries today. A guy at work bought a 96 that had these hooks on the bed and I would always tell him that one day they'd disappear. Was killing time on eBay one night and came across a nos set. They may not be all that practical and will likely go back in the box for a later date but were one of those wishlist items. The other thing that came in was the lock for my in bed spare time. Have all the parts now, just need to install it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Phew. Now that is one impressive starting battery. Got a couple deliveries today. A guy at work bought a 96 that had these hooks on the bed and I would always tell him that one day they'd disappear. Was killing time on eBay one night and came across a nos set. They may not be all that practical and will likely go back in the box for a later date but were one of those wishlist items. The other thing that came in was the lock for my in bed spare time. Have all the parts now, just need to install it. Cool, Scott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Phew. Now that is one impressive starting battery. Got a couple deliveries today. A guy at work bought a 96 that had these hooks on the bed and I would always tell him that one day they'd disappear. Was killing time on eBay one night and came across a nos set. They may not be all that practical and will likely go back in the box for a later date but were one of those wishlist items. The other thing that came in was the lock for my in bed spare time. Have all the parts now, just need to install it. Yes, the battery is impressive - especially when you are lifting it into or out of the truck. Imagine my dismay when I was showing the grandtwins what those things protruding from the radiator support are - the turn signals. I pulled the headlight switch to On and the marker lights didn't come on. On no! There's no way my 72 year old hands were going to get back there w/o pulling the batteries. Boy was I happy that a 9 year old has small enough hands to get behind the batteries and change out the bulbs! Anyway, I really like those tie down hooks. But, like you, have wondered how practical they are. Will be looking for a report on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 Yes, the battery is impressive - especially when you are lifting it into or out of the truck. Imagine my dismay when I was showing the grandtwins what those things protruding from the radiator support are - the turn signals. I pulled the headlight switch to On and the marker lights didn't come on. On no! There's no way my 72 year old hands were going to get back there w/o pulling the batteries. Boy was I happy that a 9 year old has small enough hands to get behind the batteries and change out the bulbs! Anyway, I really like those tie down hooks. But, like you, have wondered how practical they are. Will be looking for a report on them. Haha I can imagine. Even the much smaller 34 has some heft to it. The hooks have a max 400lbs limit on them but I don't know if that is straight up or towards the center of the bed. I figure using them for stretch netting to hold stuff down that way is probably the extent of what I'll do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Yes, the battery is impressive - especially when you are lifting it into or out of the truck. Imagine my dismay when I was showing the grandtwins what those things protruding from the radiator support are - the turn signals. I pulled the headlight switch to On and the marker lights didn't come on. On no! There's no way my 72 year old hands were going to get back there w/o pulling the batteries. Boy was I happy that a 9 year old has small enough hands to get behind the batteries and change out the bulbs! Anyway, I really like those tie down hooks. But, like you, have wondered how practical they are. Will be looking for a report on them. What are the hooks from and do they sit flush to the top of the bed rail? I think the hooks along with one of them spider type load cover for an open bed. I have given some thought of getting one of them covers but I don't have any hooks and don't know if I want to break up the bed lines by adding them. I do have 4 "loops" that came on the truck that fit in the pockets and you turn the loop that expands a rubber to hold them in place. But there are times when taking the trash that I would like to cover the load so it does not blow out. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 What are the hooks from and do they sit flush to the top of the bed rail? I think the hooks along with one of them spider type load cover for an open bed. I have given some thought of getting one of them covers but I don't have any hooks and don't know if I want to break up the bed lines by adding them. I do have 4 "loops" that came on the truck that fit in the pockets and you turn the loop that expands a rubber to hold them in place. But there are times when taking the trash that I would like to cover the load so it does not blow out. Dave ---- Dave - the picture above is a little hard to see but is that like the spider cover? I think I should have ordered the next size up though. The hooks are Ford and if I were to make a complete guess purely based on my buddies truck, they were an option for Eddie Bauer trucks. Part number F5TJ 9927740 BA They aren't entirely flush but not bad. I've seen those rubber ones as well as a kind with loops that pull up when needed or are recessed when not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Dave - the picture above is a little hard to see but is that like the spider cover? I think I should have ordered the next size up though. The hooks are Ford and if I were to make a complete guess purely based on my buddies truck, they were an option for Eddie Bauer trucks. Part number F5TJ 9927740 BA They aren't entirely flush but not bad. http://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n69904/IMG_20200807_164818.jpg http://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n69904/IMG_20200807_164825.jpghttp://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n69904/IMG_20200807_164845.jpghttp://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n69904/IMG_20200807_164905.jpghttp://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n69904/IMG_20200807_164915.jpg I've seen those rubber ones as well as a kind with loops that pull up when needed or are recessed when not. Yes that "spider cover", I saw your post just after I posted mine. Being my truck is a short bed and only 2 pockets I would not need a large spider cover. I do like them hooks and they are pretty close to flush. My loops do not move they are up all the time, guess better than nothing. I will have to keep an eye open for more hooks like them. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Dave - the picture above is a little hard to see but is that like the spider cover? I think I should have ordered the next size up though. The hooks are Ford and if I were to make a complete guess purely based on my buddies truck, they were an option for Eddie Bauer trucks. Part number F5TJ 9927740 BA They aren't entirely flush but not bad. http://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n69904/IMG_20200807_164818.jpg http://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n69904/IMG_20200807_164825.jpghttp://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n69904/IMG_20200807_164845.jpghttp://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n69904/IMG_20200807_164905.jpghttp://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n69904/IMG_20200807_164915.jpg I've seen those rubber ones as well as a kind with loops that pull up when needed or are recessed when not. Yes that "spider cover", I saw your post just after I posted mine. Being my truck is a short bed and only 2 pockets I would not need a large spider cover. I do like them hooks and they are pretty close to flush. My loops do not move they are up all the time, guess better than nothing. I will have to keep an eye open for more hooks like them. Dave ---- Yes, I like those. I have the ones that are up like Dave mentioned. I use them for dump runs. Guess I have a garbage truck too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Dave - the picture above is a little hard to see but is that like the spider cover? I think I should have ordered the next size up though. The hooks are Ford and if I were to make a complete guess purely based on my buddies truck, they were an option for Eddie Bauer trucks. Part number F5TJ 9927740 BA They aren't entirely flush but not bad. I've seen those rubber ones as well as a kind with loops that pull up when needed or are recessed when not. Love those flush mounted hooks in the stake pockets...and that spacious shop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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