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Bogwalker
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I have done FRED's method for 20+ years on 5 or 6 different vehicles.
I also use a washer to help secure it to the metal under the hood.
Easy to stow away when not being used and pull out when needed.
Takes 10 minutes to do and lasts as long as you own the car.
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Grandma L
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I did the same as FOG51 - just heated through to make the hole and than washers when bolting them down. I tried commercially made but they were too short.
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mirth
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I didn't even bother with heating & poking. I just sewed box stitches above & below where the hole was going to be & poked an xacto knife enough so I could force the bolt through. Looks good, I like the yellow!
Last set I made REI sold me tubular nylon. I get the sense they are basically indestructible.
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billconner
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I never see to fold mine away. People ask about them - good conversation starter.
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FOG51
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Man you used grommets? You did the deluxe system, I simply heated a bolt and stuck it through the webbing. FRED
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muddyfeet
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I saw these fold-away tiedowns here, and thought that it wouldn't be too difficult to make a pair. It wasn't.
The cost was free as I used some webbing and brass grommets I already had on hand. I had thought about sewing a few bar tacks in to make it stronger, but once bolted down it's plenty strong. No more hunting under the front end for tie points!
  
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wingnut
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Nice. I put a set on my truck and just pull them out when I need them. I used grommets on mine too but wish I could find some heavy duty grommets that were thicker brass.
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