Will There Be Movement in Stake Pocket When Stake Pocket Tie-Down Anchors # PK-SPTD are Installed

Question:

Even using the bolts to secure the Tie downs vertically, is it OK that they would slide from side to side, given the width difference between the pockets and the tie downs?

asked by: Nick C

Expert Reply:

With the Stake Pocket Tie-Down Anchors # PK-SPTD there are two ways this can be installed. The more permanent method which requires you to use the nuts on the pin that runs through it which holds it tight and prevents movement. Or using the cotter pin which allows a bit more movement but also the ability to remove when not needed.

If you used the nuts to tighten the anchors down you'd get rid of the movement.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Nick C.

4/5/2018

Even using the bolts to secure the Tie downs vertically, is it OK that they would slide from side to side, given the width difference between the pockets and the tie downs?

Jameson C.

4/5/2018

Some play back and forth would be okay when installing these. Since your stake pocket is about an inch wider than these there would be a bit of movement unless you wanted to come up with a 1/2 inch thick piece of rubber to fit on either side of the anchor.