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I recently bought a 2003 Ranger XLT Flareside (or Stepside.. not clear on the preferred term). The bed has these built-in tie points, and I need to replace a couple of the bolts. I also want to add tie rings on top of the cleat, so need longer bolts. Does anyone happen to know the bolt size & thread pitch of these?
Thanks
Edited to correct the year - it's a 2003 model.
Last edited by wkparker; Mar 29, 2021 at 06:07 PM.
A fairly obscure piece of accessory hardware, so may not get a definite answer on the forum.
Simplest thing to do is to remove one & teach yourself to measure bolts.
OldStandard bolts are FractionalInchOutsideDiameter * ThreadsPerInch * InchLengthLessHead
NewStandard bolts are MillimeterOutsideDiamater * MillimeterLengthThread~Thread * MillimeterLengthTotalLessHead
If you have a caliper tool great; if not just use a tape or ruler.
Of you can just take the bolt to the hardware store; they usually have a threaded block for measuring bolts.
Considering age & rust, I'd give them a squirt of penetrating oil & a hammer tap
a few hours before trying to remove.