Ice removal device

[mattd]

Do you know what those tie down points are rated to hold?  I'm an electrical engineer not a mechanical one, but there has ato be 1000 pounds of force on them or more.  They are designed just to hold straps to hold down a load not support it all.  I think mine are just welded to the bed sheet metal.  Is there a concern of them bending or ripping off?

[DetectorGuy]

Thats a Great question! I just spent 45 minutes calling a Chevrolet dealer first and then General Motors Corporation itself and they were dumbfounded as to what these "tie down eyes'" are rated for. Maybe they are just for decoration  ???

[NETim]

Oh come on!  Do you guys want to move some ice or not?

[Shooter]

Worst case scenario, you could always go through the truck bed and down to the frame, Like a pickup topper tie down. Or simply have a Ford super duty there . I like the jack stand addition. If you had a swivel one you could still swivel it and use it to push the ice in the hole. Can't wait to try it out next year 8)