Trailer Stake Pocket Tie Downs

[kday64]

All,
I managed to break an ATV ratchet strap this weekend and now I am looking for a long term reliable solution.
I was using the ratchet strap looped through a stake pocket. The strap was not flat and smooth. It was pulled into corner if the pocket because of how my BX2360 was positioned for weight distribution.
Bottom line is I want to build a stake pocket insert 1.5x3.5x4" with a 2x4x3/8" top plate welded on top. On top of the top plate I then want to weld a D Shackle.
To keep the insert in the pocket while under load I want to put a 1/2x5" pin through a series of well aligned 9/16" holes.

Bottom line I have no idea where I can cy 1.5x3.5" steel tubing. Any thoughts?
~Kevin

[Diamondpilot]

They make the very thing you want to build. Sells for about $20 a pop with the pin. You can not build them for that.

Chris

[Grumpy Old Man]

They make the very thing you want to build. Sells for about $20 a pop with the pin. You can not build them for that.

Chris

Don't rebuild the wheel it's already been done !

[Diamondpilot]

Trailer Stake Pocket D-Rings, Johnson Trailer Sales, Colfax Wisconsin

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-of-Pock...68b1b6&vxp=mtr

Here you go boss.

Chris

[kday64]

Very cool. I love this place.

[schmism]

another version at $20 a pop incase you dont want the inserts.

Ratchet Strap 2'' x 27' with Chain Extension - Break Strength: 10,000 lbs