fried1765
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Most flat beds have the pre-mounted strap jacks. They rarely use chains.
However I have them on my PJ and it sure is easier to pull the chain through. Also going through the side rail chips the paint bad. Also the d-ring is nice and smooth, unlike the sharp edges on the side rail. Once you have a couple of sets you will know why folks have them. I bought mine with the trailer for $20 a set.
Stake Pocket D-Ring | TrucknTow.com These folks seem to have good prices and often have sales or free shipping. Special deals in their news letter too. I got my chains and ratchet binders from them (best price hands down). Excellent service and the actually answer emails and their phone. They also sell American made products. There is a chance they could order you the sets with out the rings or put you in touch with the folks that make them for them.
Good luck
EXACTLY CORRECT!
I do not have any of these yet, but will get some for my equipment trailer this coming Spring.
If I had D-Rings absolutely everywhere, I would not need these.
Seems like I always want a chain or strap, where there is no D-Ring.
Putting a strap through a stake pocket, or around a rub rail, is a quick way to chafe a strap.
Hooking a strap to a D-Ring is foolproof.
D-Rings in stake pockets just means that you have more D-Rings.
In the grand scheme of D-Rings,.....More, is better!
BTW: A company called MyTee Products sells these stake pocket D-Rings (16,200#,/5400# working load) for $10.99 each, plus shipping. MyTee also sells a package of 4 on E-Bay for $53.99, with free shipping. Others may sell heavier duty ones, but my chains, and straps are all 5400#.