Chain to strap conversion

Google ez tie soft strap. He's outta ontario canada. Did the top decks of mine it's a pretty simple conversion

 

http://automobiletransportsupply.ca/index.html

Wasn't the first thing to pop up but I found it. Pretty cool, care to share the cost?

 

Ok I've seen guys do that too but with some of the really low profIle cars you run into clearance issues ( on the 1st pic)
The one on the boydstun decking works the best but just make sure you add some angle iron under the strap box so it doesn't sag

 

The one problem with the above link (mod) is that it is normally installed in the center of the deck and not on either end. That causes issues with the tie down bar being way to close to the side of wide vehicles (suv's etc)

 

It is pretty simple to do if you have the right tools. You can cut the aluminum deck and weld round bar all the way around the hole. Then you can do one or two things with existing ratchets. Either plasma cut a slot where you need it to put the strap through or bend a piece of round bar so it is connected at both ends of the old chain ratchet. Just need a small gap to put strap through.

After using the hooks in the aluminum deck for a while you'll notice the holes will ware out. I've reinforced the most common used holes with steel.

 

Would you mind sharing how you reinforced the aluminum with steel?