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Palmetto · 05-25-2020, 09:12 PM

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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Palmetto · 05-25-2020, 09:12 PM

Framed out

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Palmetto · 05-25-2020, 09:13 PM

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

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fish4food · 05-26-2020, 12:00 AM

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

AgHntr10 · 05-26-2020, 07:07 AM

Following, interested to see how it turns out.

Hogmauler · 05-26-2020, 07:51 AM

Very cool! Tagged!

Palmetto · 05-26-2020, 09:17 AM

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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scotth89 · 05-26-2020, 10:13 AM

I’ve been wanting to do the same. Looking good.

K_Wittenburg · 05-26-2020, 11:50 AM

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.

Palmetto · 05-26-2020, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by K_Wittenburg

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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Palmetto · 05-26-2020, 07:44 PM

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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Dale Moser · 05-27-2020, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palmetto

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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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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kkp005 · 05-26-2020, 08:10 PM

Looking good !

BrokenJ · 05-26-2020, 08:57 PM

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.

CoolArrow · 05-26-2020, 08:57 PM

Good work. Looks awesome

SaintBlaise · 05-26-2020, 09:21 PM

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

Palmetto · 05-27-2020, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaintBlaise

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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Palmetto · 05-27-2020, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SaintBlaise

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

3/4" sq tubing
Bolts to factory holes in the bumper

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DirtyB · 05-27-2020, 08:20 AM

following.. looking good!

tps7742 · 05-27-2020, 08:32 AM

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

Fordnandez · 05-27-2020, 08:54 AM

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.

Palmetto · 05-27-2020, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fordnandez

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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hog_down · 05-27-2020, 12:01 PM

Very nice, you have some great fab skills

fish4food · 05-27-2020, 11:42 PM

^^^ 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!!!

Palmetto · 05-28-2020, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fish4food

^^^ 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!!!

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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fish4food · 05-28-2020, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Palmetto

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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Sounds good Sir. I completely understand.

savin yours · 05-28-2020, 08:43 AM

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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Palmetto · 05-28-2020, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by savin yours

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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Of course. Any time.

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Palmetto · 05-28-2020, 08:53 AM

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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SaintBlaise · 05-28-2020, 11:21 AM

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

EastTexasTiger · 05-28-2020, 11:27 AM

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

hunterburch42 · 05-28-2020, 12:22 PM

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

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Lonestar_HOYT · 05-29-2020, 03:02 PM

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.

Palmetto · 05-29-2020, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lonestar_HOYT

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.

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

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Dale Moser · 05-29-2020, 03:18 PM

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.

juanlien · 05-29-2020, 03:22 PM

Very cool!indeed

Lonestar_HOYT · 05-30-2020, 12:51 PM

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

Palmetto · 05-30-2020, 01:00 PM

1st section of deck on

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Palmetto · 05-30-2020, 03:04 PM

Gonna go eat some lunch, then come back and weld the joints on the bottom side.

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savin yours · 05-30-2020, 03:44 PM

Man, I’m digging this!

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Palmetto · 05-30-2020, 08:34 PM

Mocking up the headache rack.....deck is welded out.

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scotth89 · 05-30-2020, 09:43 PM

You should make me one. Looking good.

Palmetto · 05-30-2020, 11:42 PM

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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Heath · 05-30-2020, 11:57 PM

Rad.

Palmetto · 05-31-2020, 05:31 PM

Welding out bed rails, and headache rack tie ins.

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Dale Moser · 06-01-2020, 08:31 AM

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

savin yours · 06-01-2020, 09:44 AM

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

Palmetto · 06-01-2020, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by savin yours

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

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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dosshunter · 06-01-2020, 09:52 AM

Very nice. Starting one this week on my ranger.

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Palmetto · 06-02-2020, 07:25 PM

Drilling and taping some holes for the OEM heat shield

I'm going to put some dyno Matt on this section as well.

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05-25-2020, 09:12 PM	#1
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	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..... Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

05-28-2020, 08:53 AM	#29
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	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. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk Last edited by Palmetto; 05-28-2020 at 08:55 AM.

05-29-2020, 03:22 PM	#36
juanlien Spike Join Date: Apr 2020	Very cool!indeed Last edited by juanlien; 05-29-2020 at 03:26 PM.

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05-25-2020, 09:12 PM	#2
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	Framed out Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

05-25-2020, 09:13 PM	#3
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	Oh no...Flay bed....? What the....mods please fix ! Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

05-26-2020, 12:00 AM	#4
fish4food Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Calhoun County	Looks like you’re off to a good start. Looking forward to progress pics.

05-26-2020, 07:07 AM	#5
AgHntr10 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Shepherd Hunt In: Polk/San Jacinto	Following, interested to see how it turns out.

05-26-2020, 07:51 AM	#6
Hogmauler Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Katy Hunt In: Kerrville	Very cool! Tagged!

05-26-2020, 09:17 AM	#7
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	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. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

05-26-2020, 10:13 AM	#8
scotth89 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Conroe Hunt In: Splendora, TX	I’ve been wanting to do the same. Looking good.

05-26-2020, 11:50 AM	#9
K_Wittenburg Six Point Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: McAllen Hunt In: San Isidro	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.

05-26-2020, 07:44 PM	#11
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	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. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

05-26-2020, 08:10 PM	#13
kkp005 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Madisonville Hunt In: Madison County	Looking good !

05-26-2020, 08:57 PM	#14
BrokenJ Ten Point Join Date: May 2012	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.

05-26-2020, 08:57 PM	#15
CoolArrow Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Juan, TX Hunt In: Starr county	Good work. Looks awesome

05-26-2020, 09:21 PM	#16
SaintBlaise Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New Orleans Hunt In: Rocksprings, TX	Looking good. May I request a picture of your front cargo set up. thanks in advance.

05-27-2020, 08:20 AM	#19
DirtyB Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Bryan Hunt In: Mexico	following.. looking good!

05-27-2020, 08:32 AM	#20
tps7742 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Hunt In: East tx	Now this is going to be cool. You better patent it. Lol ��

05-27-2020, 08:54 AM	#21
Fordnandez Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Round Rock, TX Hunt In: Rocksprings, TX	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.

05-27-2020, 12:01 PM	#23
hog_down Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Houston, TX	Very nice, you have some great fab skills

05-27-2020, 11:42 PM	#24
fish4food Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Calhoun County	^^^ 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!!!

05-28-2020, 08:43 AM	#27
savin yours Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Hunt In: Lampasas	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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-28-2020, 11:21 AM	#30
SaintBlaise Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New Orleans Hunt In: Rocksprings, TX	Thanks for the pictures of the front bumper basket. Nice job, that's heavy duty.

05-28-2020, 11:27 AM	#31
EastTexasTiger Six Point Join Date: Jun 2016	In for pics of rear setup, would love to do this on my ranger

05-28-2020, 12:22 PM	#32
hunterburch42 Six Point Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Santa Fe Hunt In: Ozona	This is ******! Excuse my French. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-29-2020, 03:02 PM	#33
Lonestar_HOYT Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Amarillo/Salado Hunt In: Mills County	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.

05-29-2020, 03:18 PM	#35
Dale Moser Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wise Cty Hunt In: Young Cty	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.

05-30-2020, 12:51 PM	#37
Lonestar_HOYT Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Amarillo/Salado Hunt In: Mills County	LOL! Yeah I see em now, get fancy and put you one of them back up cameras on the front.

05-30-2020, 01:00 PM	#38
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	1st section of deck on Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

05-30-2020, 03:04 PM	#39
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	Gonna go eat some lunch, then come back and weld the joints on the bottom side. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

05-30-2020, 03:44 PM	#40
savin yours Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Hunt In: Lampasas	Man, I’m digging this! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-30-2020, 08:34 PM	#41
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	Mocking up the headache rack.....deck is welded out. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

05-30-2020, 09:43 PM	#42
scotth89 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Conroe Hunt In: Splendora, TX	You should make me one. Looking good.