what are these ?

[Frenchy906]

Once I figured out that they were tie down point locations (on vehicles equipped with the actual item) I started trying to figure out how to use them. They appear, nearly, useless (like many "better ideas").

IMO Ford needs to improve its institutional memory and stop hiring cellphone kids as engineers... For off road vehicles get ideas from some, experienced, people that actually use low range, on trails that, high center vehicles, break axles and twist driveshafts; and have (by choice) experience primitive camping in the actual woods/wilderness (where low hanging branches will quickly, and forcefully, remove anything above the roof line); NOT numbered spaces in ghetto like campgrounds/parks.

Enjoy!

Uhhhh… they’re brilliant for holding down items stored on the roof. Especially kayaks.

Your username is very contradictory to your posts.

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[VinnyLongPour]

FWIW, the Black Appearance Package gets slightly different fender inserts with a gloss black finished section. It's a nice minor detail.

 

[Iamcanadian]

Once I figured out that they were tie down point locations (on vehicles equipped with the actual item) I started trying to figure out how to use them. They appear, nearly, useless (like many "better ideas").

IMO Ford needs to improve its institutional memory and stop hiring cellphone kids as engineers... For off road vehicles get ideas from some, experienced, people that actually use low range, on trails that, high center vehicles, break axles and twist driveshafts; and have (by choice) experience primitive camping in the actual woods/wilderness (where low hanging branches will quickly, and forcefully, remove anything above the roof line); NOT numbered spaces in ghetto like campgrounds/parks.

Enjoy!

Those tie downs definitely are not useless. I recently brought home 14 2x4s on my roof and used a ratchet strap to tie them together and then a heavy rope from the 2x4s down to my rear bumper recovery hooks and a heavy rope down to each one of those flip out tie downs in the front fenders. They worked absolutely perfect and they don't cause the rope to block your view when you're driving.

 

[jkernitzki]

Those tie downs definitely are not useless. I recently brought home 14 2x4s on my roof and used a ratchet strap to tie them together and then a heavy rope from the 2x4s down to my rear bumper recovery hooks and a heavy rope down to each one of those flip out tie downs in the front fenders. They worked absolutely perfect and they don't cause the rope to block your view when you're driving.

They’re also perfect as a tiedown for awnings, or securing leashes for things that might wander off, like pets or small children.

 

[Frenchy906]

No. You guys. Sheesh.

Did you not read?

They are useless.

 

[Garth]

Useless for my canoe

 

[Iamcanadian]

They’re also perfect as a tiedown for awnings, or securing leashes for things that might wander off, like pets or small children.

That's actually not a bad idea, well as long as you remember to unfasten the pets or small children before you take off down the highway. Remember they can't run that fast. From my experience, most pets and children tend to top out around 20 km per hour, but you can drag them much faster.

 

[Garth]

Good for tying your dog to so you dont forget he is there and drive off.

 

[Happy Joe]

Those tie downs definitely are not useless. I recently brought home 14 2x4s on my roof and used a ratchet strap to tie them together and then a heavy rope from the 2x4s down to my rear bumper recovery hooks and a heavy rope down to each one of those flip out tie downs in the front fenders. They worked absolutely perfect and they don't cause the rope to block your view when you're driving.

Have you ever considered Delivery?,
...or getting a vehicle designed for such usage? (pickup truck ?)

 

[Happy Joe]

No. You guys. Sheesh.

Did you not read?

They are useless.

Does any one know the rated load limits of these "tie points"?
... they appear to be cast (not forged cheap) metal.
One of mine was pre-bent from the dealer...Not a big deal I, personally, would not depend on fender mounted tie points for any thing serious...

Like I told a friend..."it looks good but I have yet to find anything heavy duty about it"...
Has anyone successfully, permanently, mounted a winch to the front of one of these?... ...and used it without vehicle damage?

What I am used to;

Enjoy!

 

[Frenchy906]

Does any one know the rated load limits of these "tie points"?
... they appear to be cast (not forged cheap) metal.
One of mine was pre-bent from the dealer...Not a big deal I, personally, would not depend on fender mounted tie points for any thing serious...

Like I told a friend..."it looks good but I have yet to find anything heavy duty about it"...
Has anyone successfully, permanently, mounted a winch to the front of one of these?... ...and used it without vehicle damage?

What I am used to;

Enjoy!

Winches on a unibody are bad.

 

[Iamcanadian]

Have you ever considered Delivery?,
...or getting a vehicle designed for such usage? (pickup truck ?)

Yes delivery would cost me approximately $200 and some odd dollars since I live 60 km away from the hardware store. And I literally just traded my pickup in for the bronco sport. My reason for downgrading I don't typically use a truck as a truck and for what little bit that I do the broncosport functions very well for this need. Which I proved by transporting 2x4s using proper tie down techniques. Not that difficult to understand kid. I highly suggest you lay off the Crayola snacks and go educate yourself. While you're at it you might want to change your name to grumpy Joe or disgruntled Joe since you seem to object to everyone here that has a practical use for this vehicle.

 

[Iamcanadian]

Does any one know the rated load limits of these "tie points"?
... they appear to be cast (not forged cheap) metal.
One of mine was pre-bent from the dealer...Not a big deal I, personally, would not depend on fender mounted tie points for any thing serious...

Like I told a friend..."it looks good but I have yet to find anything heavy duty about it"...
Has anyone successfully, permanently, mounted a winch to the front of one of these?... ...and used it without vehicle damage?

What I am used to;

Enjoy!

Well there's this fancy thing that came with your vehicle called an owner's manual, and if you look at the owner's manual under tie down points it clearly states that they have a 150 lb load limit each. You also seem to think that these tie downs would be stronger if they were cast, where in fact forged metal is significantly stronger. Not that difficult to look up the information. And no, very doubtful anybody has put a winch on this vehicle since it's technically not really meant to have one. And I highly doubt your tie down points were bent from factory because if they were they wouldn't work at all due to the fact that they are snug fit. If the broncosport doesn't seem to be rugged enough for you or not heavy duty enough, maybe you should sell it and purchase yourself the vehicle that you posted up in that picture since that's clearly a better choice for you. That would end all these useless discussions.

 

[Frenchy906]

Yes delivery would cost me approximately $200 and some odd dollars since I live 60 km away from the hardware store. And I literally just traded my pickup in for the bronco sport. My reason for downgrading I don't typically use a truck as a truck and for what little bit that I do the broncosport functions very well for this need. Which I proved by transporting 2x4s using proper tie down techniques. Not that difficult to understand kid. I highly suggest you lay off the Crayola snacks and go educate yourself. While you're at it you might want to change your name to grumpy Joe or disgruntled Joe since you seem to object to everyone here that has a practical use for this vehicle.

Dandelion crayons taste the best.

 

[Happy Joe]

Well there's this fancy thing that came with your vehicle called an owner's manual, and if you look at the owner's manual under tie down points it clearly states that they have a 150 lb load limit each. You also seem to think that these tie downs would be stronger if they were cast, where in fact forged metal is significantly stronger. Not that difficult to look up the information. And no, very doubtful anybody has put a winch on this vehicle since it's technically not really meant to have one. And I highly doubt your tie down points were bent from factory because if they were they wouldn't work at all due to the fact that they are snug fit. If the broncosport doesn't seem to be rugged enough for you or not heavy duty enough, maybe you should sell it and purchase yourself the vehicle that you posted up in that picture since that's clearly a better choice for you. That would end all these useless discussions.

As I said they appear to be cast, not forged, and I can't say whether the bent one is dealer lot damage, factory damage, or perhaps it is a chinese quality issue; It makes no difference since they will never be used... even a good sized dog can exert more than 150 pounds of force, in my experience.

Obviously reading comprehension is a strong point with you.
The load rating question was to emphasize the poor load rating/over all light duty nature of this vehicle...

I do regret giving the CJ-7 away but I am simply too old for such toys; its why I got this barbie car... I am firmly convinced that it is capable of making a trip to the grocery store once a week; perhaps even in several inches of snow.

To address some of the more obvious short comings, I got the black diamond option and have a lift kit on the shop floor (only because the vet says that I can no longer weld/make one).

I am some what tempted to drop this body on a decent frame and take it places, just for the pictures.

Enjoy!

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