Holes in bed corners

[matt12305]

I just took off the canopy that's been on the ranger for it's lifetime (1988). There are holes in each corner of the bed on the sides that I didn't see before cause the canopy was sitting on them..I can tell there suppose to be there, but why? Should I worry about stuff getting stuck in them or finding a way to cover them up?

Thanks

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

They are useful if you use your truck for work. They can be tie down points, used for custom ladder rack inserts - wood or metal. I think the original design was for bed height extenders made of wood for farm use.

 

[matt12305]

Oooh okay cool, so would people just stick the bed hight extenders in there? Or is there a way to secure it?

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

 

[racsan]

 

[Uncle Gump]

Add some tie down anchors...

 

[Roert42]

Called stake pockets. Should be able to fit a 2x2 or 2x3 in there.

some have a hole from the inside of the bed where you could use a fastener to hold on your stake sides.

 

[racsan]

I noticed a long time ago that chevy S-10’s dont have stake pockets. Im not certain about the dodge dakota. Id probably break a S10 in half if I used it the way I do my ranger.

 

[Roert42]

I noticed a long time ago that chevy S-10’s dont have stake pockets. Im not certain about the dodge dakota. Id probably break a S10 in half if I used it the way I do my ranger.

There are not on all F-150s either. My buddy has a 2000s lariat with no stake pockets. 5.5’ bed, maybe related to bed length.

 

[sgtsandman]

I noticed a long time ago that chevy S-10’s dont have stake pockets. Im not certain about the dodge dakota. Id probably break a S10 in half if I used it the way I do my ranger.

The new Ranger, at least the 2019 year model, doesn't have the stake pockets either.

 

[superj]

i think they are going to be a lost truck artifact soon. city people don't need stake pockets

 

[4x4prepper]

For stake beds, this looks pretty nice, better then using bolt on brackets like I do if you need to remove the sides for loading.

Buyers Corner Stake Rack Connector Set, Model# 06020

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200809736_200809736

I like steak pockets with peppers, cheese, and onions in mine!