Attach Pulley to Back of Bed

Anyone have a good solution to attach a pulley/block and tackle to the back of the bed? Or a mount of some sort to attach it to? Something that could withstand upwards of 800 pounds? Not sure the side tie downs would hold and really want something centered anyway.

 

Would mounting a plate with an eye between the large bolts that mount the bed to the frame work?

 

You mean on the floor? Was thinking more on the back so it's raised up a bit and back as far as possible. Floor would be an alternative and wouldn't require new holes. Would mean more a sheer force though rather than straight if on the back wall. Not sure that would be an issue or not.

 

Permanent or removable? Sheer force would be an issue as mentioned if raised off the bed floor. But.... if fabricating you could easily add a removable stringer arm to counter the sheer force. Keep the arm in the cubby under the back seat.

 

If it was just a eye bolt at the back permanent would be fine. Not sure I'd want something sticking up from the floor permanently though.

 

Near the cab. Want to be able to be outside and pull something into the bed with the block and tackle.

 

There is the front header rail (which is not installed on Gen3, but available), but I don’t think it would withstand that type of force (the bedframe, not the rail). I think you are likely better off installing D rings on the front bed-to-frame bolts (many threads here) and using a cable to center/snatchblock.

 

The front bed panel was not designed for that kind or size of load. The better solution, IMHO, would be to fab a frame that mounts on the bed sides or top rail that has a crossmember up next to the front of the bed that is properly gusseted to take the load and distribute it over a wider area.

 

That's what I was afraid of. I guess the D ring approach is probably my best option. It just interferes with my bedrug but probably not too hard to work around.

 

I pulled the front rail off in hope of making it even with the sides. At that time, I grabbed the front wall and wiggled it. Let's just say that all the strength is in that extruded aluminum rail.

The bed bolts are the way to go.

 

D Ring weight capacity

There are some threads on adding the stock d rings up front too.

 

440 lbs. I assume that if I used 2 D rings and attach the pulley in the middle that it would support 880 lbs or close to that. Should be good enough.

 

How frequently do you expect to use this?

Not sure what you are loading, but be sure to consider the weakness of the tailgate.

 

Perhaps a nice pair of bed stiffeners that you could block a 4” schedule 80 pvc against as a cheap roller? That would keep the drag off the tailgate. I had actually assumed the tailgate would come off for this work and a loading ramp would be used.

 

Sounds like a "Hold my beer" moment in the making. How often would you need to do this? If it is a relative frequent requirement, i would build a steel frame along the sides anchored to the floor near the tailgate. Gusseted corners up front and a cross member heavy enough to take the weight without permanently bending/ I would make that crossmenber replace the stock top front support.

 

Mobtown also makes a great tailgate plate.

 

@phdog what about something like this? https://www.discountramps.com/apex-receiver-hitch-crane/p/HMC-1000/

 

Probably only a couple times a year.

 

That's a bit overkill. I have a topper so really want to be able to pull something in. Probably up some sort of ramp. I won't be removing the tailgate unless is looks like it will be an issue.

 

800 lbs might be an issue on the tailgate. I’d do the tailgate stiffener from mobtkwn for sure if you’re going to leave it on.