By John Kruger on Monday, August 06, 2001 - 09:20 am: Edit

Someone had posted what hardware they used to make a tie down in the back cargo area. So, what hardware was it?

Yes, this has been posted before. I even did a search and could not find it.

By Rob on Monday, August 06, 2001 - 09:50 am: Edit

go to http://www.polandrover.com/ and then check out "jobs waiting to be done"
Then go to shelving.

By Chris Merritt (Smokinbro) on Monday, August 06, 2001 - 10:30 am: Edit

Jeff Beiler posted this - maybe checkout his photogallery.

By John Kruger on Monday, August 06, 2001 - 10:32 am: Edit

What size are the rear holes in the cargo floor? I remember something like 7/16 fine thread??

Thanks

John

By Jeff Bieler (Mrbieler) on Monday, August 06, 2001 - 10:53 am: Edit

John,

I got mine from

http://www.snappinturtle.com/

There is a pic of my install in the photo gallery.

I pulled the carpet and matting and drilled the holes for them.

I had zero luck finding anything in my local hardware stores.

By marty amedeo (Marty) on Monday, August 06, 2001 - 12:38 pm: Edit

The hold down bolts are 7/16" fine thread.

By Mike B. on Monday, August 06, 2001 - 02:35 pm: Edit

Actually, I have an old post archived on my computer that puts the bolts at 11mm. That makes more sense to me since most bolts on a Disco are metric.

Thanks,
Mike B.

By Alex Schubow (Alex) on Monday, August 06, 2001 - 03:02 pm: Edit

7/16 FT on my 98, same as seatbelt mounts...

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By jason mack on Monday, August 06, 2001 - 03:45 pm: Edit

where are the factory tie down holes at? Do they have black screw looking plastic caps over them?

By Mike B. on Monday, August 06, 2001 - 03:52 pm: Edit

Yes. Just unscrew the black plastic caps and put in your bolts. However, some 96 and older Discos may not have the holes pre-drilled. I've seen one with no holes pre-drilled. It was a silver 96 with cloth seats and no sun roofs.

Thanks,
Mike B.

By Moe on Monday, August 06, 2001 - 03:59 pm: Edit

Mike B, I believe you are correct: 11mm x 1.25 but the 7/16 x 13 (fine thread) is the readily available substitute. A lot of the odd metric sizes are impossiblle to find in U.S.--go ahead and try

Jason, pop those black caps up and you will have your answer. There should be at least 6 tie down points, may more in the cargo/rear passenger area.

By Mike B. on Monday, August 06, 2001 - 04:07 pm: Edit

If you have problems in your area, try these guys. The carry a lot of metric grade 8 stuff. Also have a fair supply of Stainless Steel and Cadium plated stuff at reasonable prices.

Tyson Bolt & Supply
2801 Adamo Drive, Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 248-1111

I have no affiliation with them other than their bolts are holding together my Disco right now!

Thanks,
Mike B.

By Alex Schubow (Alex) on Tuesday, August 07, 2001 - 01:42 am: Edit

I guess you could force an 11mm bolt into a 7/16" threaded hole, but then again if you try hard enough, you can force anything into anything

Just go down to the ace and get the SAE bolts and save yourself the headache of looking for oddball fasteners. You will NEED to do it eventually, so why do it when you don't HAVE to.

Alex

By John Kruger on Tuesday, August 07, 2001 - 05:55 am: Edit

SAE?

Do you consider a 7/16x13 fine threaded?
I would think something like 7/16x20 would be a fine thread.

11mmx1.25 is about as hard to find as a Rover owner without an oilpatch on his driveway.

If anyone has a part number and the vendor they got them from, please post it.

thanks

By Moe on Tuesday, August 07, 2001 - 06:50 am: Edit

Sorry my mistake. I meant the 7/16 x 20 (not 13). And yes the 11mm x 1.25 is not a difficult bolt to find but try finding a fastner (tie down) in that size. John, BTW no oil patches under the Rover

Now if anyone can find an off the shelf grade 8 coupler nut in 12mm x 1.25, then I will provide them with 1 dozen donuts.