Mule Pro flat bed build
 

I usually run around in 2 seat mode, but the kids are getting bigger and we need more room . Rolling in 4 seat mode leaves a pretty small bed, and that's just not good enough for me.

I layed this thing out exactly like the factory bed so I could use the original latch points. I like it so far.....



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Oh no...Flay bed....? What the....mods please fix !

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Looks like you’re off to a good start. Looking forward to progress pics.

Following, interested to see how it turns out.

Very cool! Tagged!

Got the hinges fabbed, and mounted the bed frame to see how it looked. It all fit perfect, everything lined up to the factory bump stops. Took it back off, and plan to install the deck plate & weld it out next.

The new bed will extend about 6" past the tailgate when it was in the down position, if that makes sense.

I plan to utilize the old headache rack since it has the backrest, and all of the seatbelts integrated into it.
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I’ve been wanting to do the same. Looking good.

That looks great, are you going to weld a new hitch receiver on the back end? Looks pretty far and not much clearance underneath for a trailer if you needed to pull one.

I am going to make an extension for my BBQ pit, and leaf rake. But I don't like to pull bigger trailers anyway, so I'm not really worried about it. I will have to figure out something for my road feeder though....

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These came in today.

Interco Sniper 920 on MSA M12's
28x10x14

No suspension lift, but tires alone raised it 2".

Rides nice, quiet, and smooth.

I will probably do the super atv rear arms to help with extended bed, and wheel clearance. That rear tire is too close to the body for me.
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Looking good !

Looks great! Like the material choice. Did a similar build 3 or 4 years for dog boxes and foot locker. Tried to make it look factory as possible.

Good work. Looks awesome

Looking good. May I request a picture of your front cargo set up. thanks in advance.

Sure. I've posted it before, but I will get another shot for ya. It bolts to the factory bumper.

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following.. looking good!

Now this is going to be cool. You better patent it. Lol ��

Looks awesome man, I prefer the mules over the Rangers with the exception of the bed space. If I ever get one I will do the flat bed for sure.

You fit those 28's with no suspension lift? Does it rub in the front when the wheel is cranked all the way left or right?

Super jealous of your rig.

No lift, no rubbing

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Very nice, you have some great fab skills

I was on one with larger than stock tires and the rears rubbed the back of the body under load. Now the load was 7 dudes, me being the lightest @195, and about 150 beers...but they rubbed.

Awesome setup.


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3/4" sq tubing
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^^^ any interest in making another for sale?
You can PM me.

Dang dog box fills the bed of my FXR and would like to carry a cooler with water for the dogs. It’s getting hot!!!

I’ve been thinking about this since I bought mine. I’d like to check it out in person when you’re done, if that’s cool.


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Man I would love too help you out, but my time is on the short side right now. I will let you know if i get free'd up. I'm sorry!

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Of course. Any time.

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One of my new tires seems to be out of round. :(

I called Rocky Mountain, and they advised to air it up 15 more pounds, and let it sit 24hrs. If that don't help, they will have to warranty it!


On a better note, going to pick up the diamond plate for the bed today! Hope to have her decked and start welding out Friday night.


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Thanks for the pictures of the front bumper basket. Nice job, that's heavy duty.

In for pics of rear setup, would love to do this on my ranger

This is ******! Excuse my French.


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Sounds good Sir. I completely understand.

That is way cool. If I had a basket like that on the front of mine I would ram the **** out of everything, no telling how many gates or feeder legs I would tear up.

Anxious to see the finished product, your doing great work.

Maybe mount a receiver hitch under the perimeter framing in the back. Could hold your feeder, could also be used for a hoist or hitch rack, maybe small trailers.

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LOL. You see the paint chipped off the front of that thing? I have "bumped" a few things!

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LOL! Yeah I see em now, get fancy and put you one of them back up cameras on the front.

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Gonna go eat some lunch, then come back and weld the joints on the bottom side.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...18960b983e.jpg

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Man, I’m digging this!


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Mocking up the headache rack.....deck is welded out.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7fab35563b.jpg

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You should make me one. Looking good.

Bolted the bed on for a dry run......and nan....im pumped up!!! This thing fits like a glove.

This is how a ranch edition should come from the factory!!

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Rad.

Welding out bed rails, and headache rack tie ins.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...a2066ed07d.jpg

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Too slick, that will come in handy every time you get in it!

Is that 1/8" diamond plate? How thick is the factory plate?

Very nice. Starting one this week on my ranger.


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No. It's 14 gauge which is about 1/16".
I think the OEM deck is just a bit thinner, but not much.




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Drilling and taping some holes for the OEM heat shield


I'm going to put some dyno Matt on this section as well.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5a820648c8.jpg

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