Cargo Hook Capacity Anyone ??

[rivercreek]

I've been unable to locate any information on the weight capacity of the multiple tie downs located on the inside of the Deuce bed sides. Anyone happen to know? I've not had much luck searching TM's or SS so far. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[glcaines]

I'm assuming that you are talking about the tie-downs located in the bed of an M35A3? These were added to A2 beds as part of the ESP program. I don't know the capacity, but they are fairly stout and very handy. I would simply use some common sense when tieing something down. I doubt you will find a spec.

 

[gunboy1656]

Well I asked the same answer, but didn't really get an answer. But I did tie down an M105 in the bed and had NO issues at all. So that would be at least 2700 pounds.

 

[rivercreek]

Thanks for the replies. Yes, it's an A3 bed. I have a 4.5 cu yd salt spreader to secure in the bed and im having my doubts from the "common sense" aspect as you mentioned glcaines.. Without knowing what these points are rated, I guess I'd better err on the side of safety and install some D-rings on the floor... Oh well.

 

[JCKnife]

Can I see pics? I have often wished my A2 bed had tie-down hooks and have often thought about having some welded in.

 

[emmado22]

Here you go....

http://www.jatonkam35s.com/M105TMS/TB9-2300-280-30.PDF

 

[doghead]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/5088-bed-tie-downs-deuce.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-...talling-cargo-tie-downs-inside-deuce-bed.html

AMG General says 2300 lbs, http://www.amgeneral.com/vehicles/hmmwv/a2-series


all found with a google search for, "military tie down bed modification", and there was more.

 

[rivercreek]

Sure, see attached. Not the best pictures, but it's dark here in Ol Virginny..

 

[rustystud]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/5088-bed-tie-downs-deuce.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-...talling-cargo-tie-downs-inside-deuce-bed.html

AMG General says 2300 lbs, http://www.amgeneral.com/vehicles/hmmwv/a2-series


all found with a google search for, "military tie down bed modification", and there was more.

That search came up with the "Humvee" not a M35 .

 

[quickfarms]

Thanks for the replies. Yes, it's an A3 bed. I have a 4.5 cu yd salt spreader to secure in the bed and im having my doubts from the "common sense" aspect as you mentioned glcaines.. Without knowing what these points are rated, I guess I'd better err on the side of safety and install some D-rings on the floor... Oh well.

Your common spence is right on.

That much weight needs to be chained to the structure and not the sheet metal.