Sled Deck for Fx4 Level ll

07fx4ranger · 08-31-2007, 12:50 AM

I have a 2007 Fx4 Level ll ranger and i was woundering if any body has put a 2 place sled deck on there truck..

DRanger024 · 08-31-2007, 03:01 AM

You mean for snowmobiles? I have only seen it done on F250's. What kinda sled ya got?

srteach · 08-31-2007, 07:53 AM

Seriously check the weight and balance before doing this. Relatively narrow wheel width and 1200 to 1600lbs placed that high makes a very unstable truck. You probably don't want to try this.

07fx4ranger · 08-31-2007, 09:25 AM

i got an 07 summit 800r
..i was thinkin that also but but what if i put in an add-a-leaf or even an air bag kit??

ZSK · 08-31-2007, 09:44 AM

Most 1/2 tons aren't up to par to have that much weight up that high and they have a wider track width. If you can't pull a trailer, I would suggest doing a custom flatbed.

Your thinking something like this only with sleds right?

DRanger024 · 08-31-2007, 10:14 AM

Haha you should see my truck with my Yamaha in the back. Just one snowmobile and it sags bad lol.

BDAB · 08-31-2007, 10:20 AM

yep, bad idea....... flat bed better, trailer best.

**Will** · 08-31-2007, 11:19 AM

I don't think so. It'll be 8' wide and 9' long and that's going to stick over the sides of the truck almost 1 foot and a half per side and be 3 feet longer than the truck bed.

Taking the bed off is easy. I like the flatbed idea, you could take it on and off. The truck can handle the weight, just not like that.

krugford · 08-31-2007, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ZSK

Most 1/2 tons aren't up to par to have that much weight up that high and they have a wider track width. If you can't pull a trailer, I would suggest doing a custom flatbed.

Your thinking something like this only with sleds right?

I'm pretty sure I saw that exact same truck with those two four wheelers on it in Wisconsin last week. I'd never seen one of those before that.

srteach · 08-31-2007, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZSK

Most 1/2 tons aren't up to par to have that much weight up that high and they have a wider track width. If you can't pull a trailer, I would suggest doing a custom flatbed.

Your thinking something like this only with sleds right?

My father has a custom rack that puts two 4 wheelers facing sideways ACROSS the bed. They don't hang over the sides of the truck, but his truck is a Silverado 4dr longbed.

dranger21 · 09-01-2007, 11:37 PM

this just doesnt sound like a good idea..i'd hate to see a nice truck and sleds rolled over let alone your own safety..go with a trailer

08-31-2007, 12:50 AM	#1
07fx4ranger New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Year: 2007 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Fx4 Level ll Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Sled Deck for Fx4 Level ll I have a 2007 Fx4 Level ll ranger and i was woundering if any body has put a 2 place sled deck on there truck..
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08-31-2007, 03:01 AM	#2
DRanger024 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Appleton, WI Year: 2002 Make: FORD Model: RANGER XLT Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Truck stuff, DD Posts: 431 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (0)	You mean for snowmobiles? I have only seen it done on F250's. What kinda sled ya got? Last edited by DRanger024; 08-31-2007 at 03:03 AM.
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08-31-2007, 07:53 AM	#3
srteach Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Year: 1999, 2001 Make: Ranger, F350 Model: XLT supercab, SuperDuty Engine: 4.0L, 7.3 Diesel Class: 4x4 both Used For: DD / light OR, DD Posts: 979 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (0)	Seriously check the weight and balance before doing this. Relatively narrow wheel width and 1200 to 1600lbs placed that high makes a very unstable truck. You probably don't want to try this.
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08-31-2007, 09:25 AM	#4
07fx4ranger New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Year: 2007 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Fx4 Level ll Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	i got an 07 summit 800r ..i was thinkin that also but but what if i put in an add-a-leaf or even an air bag kit??
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08-31-2007, 09:44 AM	#5
ZSK Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Year: 2004 Make: Ford Model: F-150 Engine: 5.4 Class: 2WD Posts: 151 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	Most 1/2 tons aren't up to par to have that much weight up that high and they have a wider track width. If you can't pull a trailer, I would suggest doing a custom flatbed. Your thinking something like this only with sleds right? __________________ Past: 1996 Ext. Cab 2wd XLT 4.0 auto, Flowmaster 40, K&N, Jet Chip, AAL, Rough Country 4" lift with 31's and 4.10's Present: 2004 F150 Crew cab 5.4 2wd auto
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DRanger024 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Appleton, WI Year: 2002 Make: FORD Model: RANGER XLT Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Truck stuff, DD Posts: 431 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (0)	Haha you should see my truck with my Yamaha in the back. Just one snowmobile and it sags bad lol.
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Will Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Columbus, Indiana Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Engine: 4.0 Class: 4X4 Used For: a chicken house Posts: 5,847 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (1)	I don't think so. It'll be 8' wide and 9' long and that's going to stick over the sides of the truck almost 1 foot and a half per side and be 3 feet longer than the truck bed. Taking the bed off is easy. I like the flatbed idea, you could take it on and off. The truck can handle the weight, just not like that. __________________ '83 Ranger cab, '89 B2 frame, 4.0, C5, D35/8.8, 4.10s, Lockrights. '87 Chevy crew 6.2 Banks turbodiesel TH400 GearVendors 4.10 14-bolt Detroit '96 VW Passat Tdi '00 Ford E350 15-pax Powerstroke '09 Suzuki TU250X '04 Moto Guzzi Breva http://willwills.com/
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09-01-2007, 11:37 PM	#11
dranger21 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Year: 1999 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 110 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	this just doesnt sound like a good idea..i'd hate to see a nice truck and sleds rolled over let alone your own safety..go with a trailer
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