I asked the question myself where to get better tie down anchors for the Ranger, and I've seen other people ask. So I thought I would share with everyone what I bought. They are working great for holding down the dirtbike and were easy to install. Just drilled right through the bed and tighten them up. Here's a link to the site that sells them:

http://www.motorcycleramps.com/removable-tie-downs.htm

 

pretty cool but I aint keen on drilling holes in my truck ....

 

^^ I wasn't either...but I was running out of options

 

hey at least you have tie downs, mine didnt come with any!

 

I wouldn't trust tie-downs that are bolted to that thin bed material. Now the sides are a little beefier, and the stock tie-downs could be replaced with an easier to use loop or whatever, but I wouldn't trust the bed to be strong enough without some bracing or support.

 

the bed is pretty thin, but the washers they give you help distribute the the weight pulling on them across the rest of the bed. I've been using them for a few weeks now to haul the dirtbike..no problems. they are in there pretty solid.

 

ive seen somewhere bed bolts that have a loop on top that screws in... so it would be tying down to the frame ... i dont remember where i saw them tho...