They are for what??

[Crazycat]

My sliding bed extender has two short straps with a metal fitting on the loose end. I cannot figure what they are for or where they attach, if they do. Can someone enlighten me? Thanks.

[Deepwater]

They clip onto the tailgate pins so that the extender won't bounce up and down as much, they kind of hold it from going up


Deep.

[Pupule_04]

when the extender is out on the tailgate, the straps slip into the the latches on the outside of the gate. I guess it helps to secure it. they release when the tailgate handle is lifted. at least that is what the salesman showed me.

[Crazycat]

Now that's fast, thanks guys!

[dalt1]

If you lock your tailgate with it down and extender installed, that is 1 more thing a thief has to deal with before they can walk off with your extender.