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Retractable flush mount black stake-pocket tie-downs - VFL3Z-99000A64-D (Bullring)- Install

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Hi,
Super simple installation just like any other F-150. Pry the blank plastic plate out from the side using a trim removal tool or flat head screwdriver - (removed plate is shown in the second picture below). Then drop in the bullring assembly and tighten the screw to clamp in place. Takes like one min per side. Part number is VFL3Z-99000A64-D

I did the version with the Ford logo and Ford part number that I bought from a Ford parts dealer online. These were a little different than the ones I had bought previously directly from Bull Ring in that they seemed to be updated. Only had one screw to clamp down and have a hook that is angled towards the bed when extended, instead of straight vertical. Both are improvements.



Ford F-150 Lightning Retractable flush mount black stake-pocket tie-downs - VFL3Z-99000A64-D (Bullring)- Install IMG-1746


Ford F-150 Lightning Retractable flush mount black stake-pocket tie-downs - VFL3Z-99000A64-D (Bullring)- Install IMG-1747
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Can you install these on the front stake pockets too? I'm needing to carry a sailboat on a ladder rack and would love two sets of these tie downs.
 

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Can you install these on the front stake pockets too? I'm needing to carry a sailboat on a ladder rack and would love two sets of these tie downs.
I'm not sure if there even is a front stake pocket. On the lightning there is no precut section in the plastic for one. There could be one underneath buts its not obvious.
 

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Hi,
Super simple installation just like any other F-150. Pry the blank plastic plate out from the side using a trim removal tool or flat head screwdriver - (removed plate is shown in the second picture below). Then drop in the bullring assembly and tighten the screw to clamp in place. Takes like one min per side. Part number is VFL3Z-99000A64-D

I did the version with the Ford logo and Ford part number that I bought from a Ford parts dealer online. These were a little different than the ones I had bought previously directly from Bull Ring in that they seemed to be updated. Only had one screw to clamp down and have a hook that is angled towards the bed when extended, instead of straight vertical. Both are improvements.



IMG-1746.jpg


IMG-1747.jpg
Thank you for posting - this is my first F-150 and wasn't really aware of those tie-down areas - ordered a set - appreciate you taking the time to tell some of us!
 

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I'm not sure if there even is a front stake pocket. On the lightning there is no precut section in the plastic for one. There could be one underneath buts its not obvious.
If you look in the bed, there appears to be a front pocket in the sheet metal.
 

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You can buy the router bit on Amazon to open it up.
 

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You can buy the router bit on Amazon to open it up.
These flush-mount bull rings won't work in the hole you make, though. Their trim hangs over the stake pocket for that flush look. You'll have more cutting to do to make things fit nicely. I tried and gave up.... your perseverance may be greater than mine.
 

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Purchased with FordPass points. Instructions seemed to be wrong showing tipping in the bed side before the fender side - easier to reverse that. There is also a little challenge getting the phillips tensioning screw into its threads.
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