{"product_id":"tlf2002-true-frame-mounted-front-tie-down-ford","title":"TorkLift F2002 Front Camper Tie Downs — 1997–2003 Ford F-150, 6.5-ft Bed","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eTorkLift F2002 Front Frame-Mounted Camper Tie Downs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eF2002\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003efront pair\u003c\/strong\u003e of standard-steel camper tie downs for select \u003cstrong\u003e1997–2003 Ford F-150 round-body pickups with a 6.5-foot bed\u003c\/strong\u003e. TorkLift's application guide also covers select \u003cstrong\u003e1997–1999 F-250 light-duty round-body\u003c\/strong\u003e trucks with this bed length. Confirm the cab, body generation and equipment with the current Fit Finder: the 8-foot bed uses a different front part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eThe Running-Board Difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorkLift lists \u003cstrong\u003eF2002\u003c\/strong\u003e for trucks whose running boards \u003cstrong\u003edo not continue past the cab onto the bed\u003c\/strong\u003e. For full-length boards that do, its historical guide shows \u003cstrong\u003eF4002\u003c\/strong\u003e instead. This distinction matters even when the model year and bed length look correct. A 2004 F-150 may also be a different body style; check it separately rather than applying this year range automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eKit and Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne driver\/passenger front pair with vehicle-specific frame brackets, removable inserts and mounting hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rear tie-down pair and \u003cstrong\u003efour spring-loaded turnbuckles\u003c\/strong\u003e needed for a complete camper connection are sold separately; rear fit depends in part on the installed hitch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorkLift's older guide flags \u003cstrong\u003epossible drilling\u003c\/strong\u003e for F2002; its current page states no drilling for listed \u003cstrong\u003e2001–2003 F-150\u003c\/strong\u003e applications. Follow the instruction sheet for your exact truck rather than assuming all earlier years are no-drill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe removable inserts leave the fixed receivers tucked below the truck when the camper is off. Verify camper weight against the vehicle's payload and axle limits before use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TorkLift","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43123175358601,"sku":"TRKF2002","price":466.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9068\/7881\/files\/large-F2002.jpg?v=1731099146","url":"https:\/\/buycampertiedown.com\/products\/tlf2002-true-frame-mounted-front-tie-down-ford","provider":"Buycampertiedown","version":"1.0","type":"link"}