Engine tie down ie ford tailgate strap

[dreamen]

Does anyone have the part # for the engine tie down? I know it's a ford tailgate wire. thanks

 

[Mad Mike]

I bought a universal one in the aisle of pepboys. Fit perfectly, didn't need to drill any holes.

 

[SY2932]

Got the old turn buckle on my truck, not too tight or too loose. Just right:

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Mike Campbell

 

[Tooky]

I got the NAPA Ford truck tailgate cable to use as a tiedown initially. I put it in and it stretched out in my garage on the first test before I even made it on the road. Useless, at least on my truck.

So, I went to Wal Mart and got 2 nylon tiedowns with adjustable buckles for $5. Here is what it looks like. It holds really well if you can set them tight enough (probably need a screwdriver or prybar to close the clasps at that tightness). I made a little sheetmetal bracket that fits in the alternator bolt, and the hooks go into open holes in the bottom of the frame.