Bull Ring Stake Pocket Anchors Install (front specific)

[-plavarenne]

I have always liked to install Bull Ring anchors in the stake pockets of my 6.5’ bed F150s in the past. When I went to throw them into my brand new ‘25 Lightning, I was a bit miffed that the front pocket holes didn’t even have the knockouts.

I don’t like things that look hacked up or aftermarket on my trucks so here is how I proceeded with my installation.

I reused the rear stake pocket covers to create a spacer for the front Bull Ring anchors so they sit nicely over the raised side rail textured parts.

- Drywall router makes the holes in 2 seconds if you have access to that kinda tool.
- Tin snips to cut a back cover insert in half and trim it out
- Utility knife to trim and clean up details
- Spare chunk of rubber to make spacers underneath the plastic rail covers so they don’t get squashed down (I tried without, looked like crap)
- Small stainless screws hold the filler in place for the rest of the installation.

I hope aome of you guys find this useful!

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