Need some advice in holding something Down.

wgraves · 01-25-2009, 07:00 PM

Ok well I got tired of all my stuff sliding around in my cargo area so I bought a storage bin. And I don't want it to slide around. Any idea's on how to secure it?

Here's a picture.

96blazer · 01-25-2009, 11:10 PM

Velcro tape? Stick it to the bottom of the box.

ZQ8 Blazer · 01-26-2009, 12:22 AM

Bungie cords

***J_SIN*** · 01-26-2009, 12:30 AM

I would just get some of that sticky backed sand paper type material like they use on skateboards and stick it to the bottom of the box. it should keep it from sliding around but wont mess up the carpet like velcro will over time. you should be able to find that tape material at any skate shop, or they might have something similar at lowes/home depot.

ZQ8 Blazer · 01-26-2009, 12:38 AM

Quote:

I would just get some of that sticky backed sand paper type material like they use on skateboards and stick it to the bottom of the box. it should keep it from sliding around but wont mess up the carpet like velcro will over time

That'd be perfect.

When'd you become an Admin? I know someone that needs to be banned...

96blazer · 01-26-2009, 12:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by J_SIN

I would just get some of that sticky backed sand paper type material like they use on skateboards and stick it to the bottom of the box. it should keep it from sliding around but wont mess up the carpet like velcro will over time. you should be able to find that tape material at any skate shop, or they might have something similar at lowes/home depot.

"Grip tape" and it does mess up the carpet too. And will probally scratch up the cargo net hooks too.

***J_SIN*** · 01-26-2009, 12:47 AM

you dont HAVE to drag it in and out of the cargo area. if he simply lifts it off the floor before pulling it out there should be no damage.

96blazer · 01-26-2009, 12:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by J_SIN

you dont HAVE to drag it in and out of the cargo area. if he simply lifts it off the floor before pulling it out there should be no damage.

Was talking about it sliding around from driving.

***J_SIN*** · 01-26-2009, 12:55 AM

what do you think the grip tape is for?

96blazer · 01-26-2009, 01:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by J_SIN

what do you think the grip tape is for?

Doesn't always "grip" though. Depends on the weight of the item and force, it could still slide.The type of grip tape will make a difference too, as there are several styles. Some, the cheaper stuff, will just flake off. And some are very mild. "Traction tape" and "Safety tape" is the name for it outside of skate shops.

ZQ8 Blazer · 01-26-2009, 07:55 AM

Hey you're not Brian....I feel like an idiot now

Xenon4300 · 01-26-2009, 12:11 PM

Jesus, how much does that weigh?

***orangesonoma*** · 01-26-2009, 12:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ZQ8 Blazer

Hey you're not Brian....I feel like an idiot now

hahaha..funny shit

***orangesonoma*** · 01-26-2009, 12:24 PM

get two bungee cords and tie it down to the hooks in the cargo area

wgraves · 01-26-2009, 07:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Xenon4300

Jesus, how much does that weigh?

I would say about 10 Lbs without anything in it, right now it weighs about 30 with all my crap in it.

I was thinking just cutting two slots in the bottom of it where the hooks are and just running a bungee through the bottom.

Zeeke98 · 01-26-2009, 09:52 PM

If you have the front cargo hooks in the floor, just unbolt them. drill holes in the box and get longer bolts and bolt it down. I had a big box like that in my Sonoma. I had a ratchet strap around it from the box hooks to hold it in place since even with velcro on the bottom and stuck to my Bed Rug, the velcro would come unstuck from the box then slide around.

usmc_noma · 01-27-2009, 01:11 AM

drill holes in your floor. 2 pieces of aluminum about 24x2 from home depot. drill two holes in each piece, insert carriage bolts and bolt to the floor from underneath the truck. drill holes in your bin and use large flat washers and wingnuts to hold it down.

cpolaris502 · 01-27-2009, 10:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Zeeke98

If you have the front cargo hooks in the floor, just unbolt them. drill holes in the box and get longer bolts and bolt it down. I had a big box like that in my Sonoma. I had a ratchet strap around it from the box hooks to hold it in place since even with velcro on the bottom and stuck to my Bed Rug, the velcro would come unstuck from the box then slide around.

Thats what i would do. Then when you take it out there will be no extra holes or anything like that.

01-25-2009, 07:00 PM	#1
wgraves BlazerBeater Age: 22 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 37 Location: Johnstown,OH User is: OffLine	Need some advice in holding something Down. Ok well I got tired of all my stuff sliding around in my cargo area so I bought a storage bin. And I don't want it to slide around. Any idea's on how to secure it? Here's a picture.
	[Reply w/Quote]

01-25-2009, 11:10 PM	#2
96blazer """"""""""""""""""""""""" Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 28,369 Location: ? User is: OffLine	Re: Need some advice in holding something Down. Velcro tape? Stick it to the bottom of the box.
	[Reply w/Quote]

01-26-2009, 12:22 AM	#3
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 8,723 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: Need some advice in holding something Down. Bungie cords
	[Reply w/Quote]

01-26-2009, 12:30 AM	#4
*J_SIN* Administrator Age: 31 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 7,735 Location: tacoma WA User is: OffLine	Re: Need some advice in holding something Down. I would just get some of that sticky backed sand paper type material like they use on skateboards and stick it to the bottom of the box. it should keep it from sliding around but wont mess up the carpet like velcro will over time. you should be able to find that tape material at any skate shop, or they might have something similar at lowes/home depot.
	[Reply w/Quote]

01-26-2009, 12:38 AM	#5
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 8,723 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: Need some advice in holding something Down. Quote: I would just get some of that sticky backed sand paper type material like they use on skateboards and stick it to the bottom of the box. it should keep it from sliding around but wont mess up the carpet like velcro will over time That'd be perfect. When'd you become an Admin? I know someone that needs to be banned...
	[Reply w/Quote]

01-26-2009, 12:45 AM	#6
96blazer """"""""""""""""""""""""" Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 28,369 Location: ? User is: OffLine	Re: Need some advice in holding something Down. Quote: Originally Posted by J_SIN I would just get some of that sticky backed sand paper type material like they use on skateboards and stick it to the bottom of the box. it should keep it from sliding around but wont mess up the carpet like velcro will over time. you should be able to find that tape material at any skate shop, or they might have something similar at lowes/home depot. "Grip tape" and it does mess up the carpet too. And will probally scratch up the cargo net hooks too.
	[Reply w/Quote]

01-26-2009, 12:47 AM	#7
*J_SIN* Administrator Age: 31 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 7,735 Location: tacoma WA User is: OffLine	Re: Need some advice in holding something Down. you dont HAVE to drag it in and out of the cargo area. if he simply lifts it off the floor before pulling it out there should be no damage.
	[Reply w/Quote]

01-26-2009, 12:53 AM	#8
96blazer """"""""""""""""""""""""" Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 28,369 Location: ? User is: OffLine	Re: Need some advice in holding something Down. Quote: Originally Posted by J_SIN you dont HAVE to drag it in and out of the cargo area. if he simply lifts it off the floor before pulling it out there should be no damage. Was talking about it sliding around from driving.
	[Reply w/Quote]

01-26-2009, 12:55 AM	#9
*J_SIN* Administrator Age: 31 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 7,735 Location: tacoma WA User is: OffLine	Re: Need some advice in holding something Down. what do you think the grip tape is for?
	[Reply w/Quote]

01-26-2009, 01:04 AM	#10
96blazer """"""""""""""""""""""""" Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 28,369 Location: ? User is: OffLine	Re: Need some advice in holding something Down. Quote: Originally Posted by J_SIN what do you think the grip tape is for? Doesn't always "grip" though. Depends on the weight of the item and force, it could still slide.The type of grip tape will make a difference too, as there are several styles. Some, the cheaper stuff, will just flake off. And some are very mild. "Traction tape" and "Safety tape" is the name for it outside of skate shops.
	[Reply w/Quote]

01-26-2009, 07:55 AM	#11
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 8,723 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: Need some advice in holding something Down. Hey you're not Brian....I feel like an idiot now
	[Reply w/Quote]

01-26-2009, 12:11 PM	#12
Xenon4300 Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 204 Location: Arizona User is: OffLine	Re: Need some advice in holding something Down. Jesus, how much does that weigh?
	[Reply w/Quote]

01-26-2009, 12:23 PM	#13
*orangesonoma* forum idiot Age: 31 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 46,860 Location: Indian Trail, NC User is: OffLine	Re: Need some advice in holding something Down. Quote: Originally Posted by ZQ8 Blazer Hey you're not Brian....I feel like an idiot now hahaha..funny shit
	[Reply w/Quote]

01-26-2009, 12:24 PM	#14
*orangesonoma* forum idiot Age: 31 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 46,860 Location: Indian Trail, NC User is: OffLine	Re: Need some advice in holding something Down. get two bungee cords and tie it down to the hooks in the cargo area
	[Reply w/Quote]

01-26-2009, 07:16 PM	#15
wgraves BlazerBeater Age: 22 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 37 Location: Johnstown,OH User is: OffLine	Re: Need some advice in holding something Down. Quote: Originally Posted by Xenon4300 Jesus, how much does that weigh? I would say about 10 Lbs without anything in it, right now it weighs about 30 with all my crap in it. I was thinking just cutting two slots in the bottom of it where the hooks are and just running a bungee through the bottom.
	[Reply w/Quote]

01-26-2009, 09:52 PM	#16
Zeeke98 Registered User Age: 35 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,022 Location: Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: Need some advice in holding something Down. If you have the front cargo hooks in the floor, just unbolt them. drill holes in the box and get longer bolts and bolt it down. I had a big box like that in my Sonoma. I had a ratchet strap around it from the box hooks to hold it in place since even with velcro on the bottom and stuck to my Bed Rug, the velcro would come unstuck from the box then slide around.
	[Reply w/Quote]

01-27-2009, 01:11 AM	#17
usmc_noma Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,166 Location: va User is: OffLine	Re: Need some advice in holding something Down. drill holes in your floor. 2 pieces of aluminum about 24x2 from home depot. drill two holes in each piece, insert carriage bolts and bolt to the floor from underneath the truck. drill holes in your bin and use large flat washers and wingnuts to hold it down.
	[Reply w/Quote]

01-27-2009, 10:48 AM	#18
cpolaris502 The Dreamsicle Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16,054 Location: Rogers, MN User is: Online	Re: Need some advice in holding something Down. Quote: Originally Posted by Zeeke98 If you have the front cargo hooks in the floor, just unbolt them. drill holes in the box and get longer bolts and bolt it down. I had a big box like that in my Sonoma. I had a ratchet strap around it from the box hooks to hold it in place since even with velcro on the bottom and stuck to my Bed Rug, the velcro would come unstuck from the box then slide around. Thats what i would do. Then when you take it out there will be no extra holes or anything like that.
	[Reply w/Quote]