Put a Service bed on my truck

[Mackhedq]

Just thought I'd share my photos here. Put a service bed on my ranger finally. 500 dollars at the scrap yard it was going to get crushed. Patched a couple holes then threw it on. Just had to modify fuel filler neck and that was it. Was made for a short bed ranger and mounting holes lined up although bed is 7" long. Perfect for hauling dirt bikes now. I'd estimate this thing weights about 600 or so #.

Currently have a plan to build a camper for the top of it. Something that I can take on a set on my trailer too but LS swap takes priority over that. Truck overall needs more power.

 

[pjtoledo]

does that much weight past the rear axle lighten up the steering much?

 

[Mackhedq]

does that much weight past the rear axle lighten up the steering much?

Honestly it feels more balanced than anything. Then again I have extra weight up front with bumper, batteries, etc.

Might trim a bit off the service bed, still need a receiver and pull points in the back now

 

[Bill]

I've been thinking of buying an older Ranger 4x4, or maybe an F150 4x4 and doing something similar for camping/overlanding.