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Title: 4 wheeler racks Post by: UNDERDOG on March 10, 2010, 02:07:12 am I found some in a search but wondered if the folks w/ racks on there weelers would post pics of their racks,?I seen plenty and am going to build one or two soon and was wanting to see a bunch of different ideas.
Thanks. Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: Circle C on March 10, 2010, 08:18:30 am Bryant,
When you decide on the design that you want, you need to come over and we will stick some metal together. Here's the one I built for Mandi's old Prairie, that was installed at a later date on a Foreman. We ended up removing the chain, and just using some quick links with swivel snaps, and we put a rubber mat over the bottom expanded metal so that the dogs would not hang a toe nail. Also put a piece of wood covering the rear bar, so that a dog would not hang a leg while jumping off the back of the rack. (http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p204/ccoughran/DSC00883.jpg) (http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p204/ccoughran/DSC00882.jpg) (http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p204/ccoughran/DSC00881.jpg) (http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p204/ccoughran/DSC00880.jpg) Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: djhogdogger on March 10, 2010, 08:30:00 am Thats a nice rack Chris. How many dogs can she put on it?
Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: Circle C on March 10, 2010, 08:34:04 am She usually only carried three dogs on it.
Here it is in use on one of the Foremans, the rack has since been taken off and now belongs to a friend in central Texas. With the rear rack, and front platform on the Foreman, we could clip 6 dogs, when needed. (http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p204/ccoughran/DSC01548-3.jpg) Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: Eric on March 10, 2010, 08:49:15 am I use to have this one on the front with a piece of plywood also attached to the front rack. Could fit 3 cur dogs pretty easy.
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c214/Brute23/Hunting%20Rigs/c31e-1-1.jpg) Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: UNDERDOG on March 10, 2010, 12:15:00 pm Thanks for the replys y'all....Chris,that is about what I want and I want to put a flat one on the front as well.
Here is the rear one Mr.Herman has on his,anyone else have some pics...just looking for different ideas...how bout some front rack too?? Any pics of the shock set up like Mike has?? (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y148/fog1/IMG_3237.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y148/fog1/IMG_3241.jpg) Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: Mike on March 10, 2010, 02:14:02 pm Any pics of the shock set up like Mike has?? Here you go Bryant... (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/DEERHUNTER280/7-18-08I-1.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/DEERHUNTER280/7-18-08II.jpg) Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: Ladogos on March 10, 2010, 02:43:20 pm Better watch out for that expanded metel on the bottom. I would suggest putting a piec of carpet on it. If you don't the dogs will rip a toe nail out .
Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: Circle C on March 10, 2010, 02:54:05 pm Quote Better watch out for that expanded metel on the bottom. I would suggest putting a piec of carpet on it. If you don't the dogs will rip a toe nail out . Quote Here's the one I built for Mandi's old Prairie, that was installed at a later date on a Foreman. We ended up removing the chain, and just using some quick links with swivel snaps, and we put a rubber mat over the bottom expanded metal so that the dogs would not hang a toe nail. Also put a piece of wood covering the rear bar, so that a dog would not hang a leg while jumping off the back of the rack. ;)Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: dabutcher on March 10, 2010, 02:57:57 pm so how's that shock work out? you have to help with the ride for the dogs or to take up sag from the rack and dogs on the back??
Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: Mike on March 10, 2010, 03:30:31 pm so how's that shock work out? you have to help with the ride for the dogs or to take up sag from the rack and dogs on the back?? It takes the pressure off the rack, I snapped the factory rack 3 times before installing the shock. It also helps with the ride when you have three or four dogs or a big hog in it. Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: whitson315 on March 10, 2010, 04:02:13 pm will try to post some with the dogs on it
(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv21/whitson315/DSCI0450.jpg) (http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv21/whitson315/DSCI0451.jpg) Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: MAV on March 10, 2010, 04:39:11 pm (http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu243/MAV1971/DSCN1233.jpg)
Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: huntermand02 on March 10, 2010, 07:52:46 pm <a href="http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/bb42/chayner/?action=view¤t=7e8d11d5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb42/chayner/7e8d11d5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket Pictures, Images and Photos" />[/url]
it works good but I need to do the whole shock thing to mine aswell Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: Maver!ck on March 10, 2010, 08:11:18 pm this is before paint and plywood floor, but had this made by a local shop.
I'll get a more updated pic with dogs loaded. It's pretty light and can load several dogs at a time. Plus the cut out over seat allows for hauling a passenger on seat if needed. I have also hauled bulldog and a passenger on the rack itself no problems. Bigger dogs (bulldogs) in the side slots and couple curs in the middle. ;D (http://www.gohogdog.com/images/4wheeleracksm.JPG) Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: spazhogdog on March 10, 2010, 09:44:51 pm I really like these platforms but what is the depth of them? and I am curious about the back of them, some are open and some have bars, if you had to build another what would you have?
Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: KevinO. on March 11, 2010, 10:35:54 am Here is mine. A little big... :o...but it works. I need to build a shock like Mike has but other than that it's hauled quite a bit of weight. The 4 wheeler was equipped with a bed when I got it. I don't think Polaris even makes the ATP (all terrian pickup) anymore. I removed the old bed and had a buddy build this box for me.
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0dd30b3127ccef9c3f67f3b0600000030O08AatGLZw2Ztge3nwU/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/) (http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0dd30b3127ccef9c22e611b3800000030O08AatGLZw2Ztge3nwU/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/) Can't leave out my wifes pup....Copper. ;D (http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0dd30b3127ccef9c20b675bb400000030O08AatGLZw2Ztge3nwU/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/) Here was the first box that I built on the original "bed" that came on the 4 wheeler. (http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b5df31b3127cceca411a69b6cb00000010O08AatGLZw2Ztge3nwU/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/) Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: gottagettem on March 11, 2010, 10:58:58 am kevino thats a nice box..do u have trouble going threw brush and trees..... looks alittle bit wide but very nice
Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: KevinO. on March 11, 2010, 11:22:17 am Haven't had many problems going through trees or the brush. I got use to making wider turns in tight quarters. It's only two inches wider than the back tires on each side.
I wouldn't recommend making it as big as I did. With a heavy load it sags pretty good in the back. Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: UNDERDOG on March 11, 2010, 01:44:37 pm Chris, when I finally get a wheeler I will take ou up on the help....I like the way the one maverick posted but I would want it reversed....as in follow the contor of the seat but load from the rear. Does that make sence? that way I could pad it and the kids could ride behind me and kinda be supported/surrounded by the rack BUT if I did it that way then the ole lady may not fit :o :o
Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: bghogdogtx on March 11, 2010, 01:57:46 pm I agree if you put a rack on the back with the wall toward the front, it would be hard to have another Adult ride back there
Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: make-em-squeel on March 11, 2010, 03:16:08 pm I dont have the time to take pics but i just bought a koplin rear folding rack that holds 3 dogs but fits off the back so you can have guests still ride on the back, for me its on top of a big duckhunter bag i keep stuff in.
On the front i bolted two holders made for extra gas cans or small coolers that acts as a game rack, i put down some rubber and a chain and it works for a bulldog when needed as well. Dogs love the water out of the cooler i love the beer. Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: Duece2 on March 11, 2010, 07:16:37 pm I was building one myself and I have the rack built but have not yet decided on how to attache it to the rack. Any ideas are very welcomed.
Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: slimpickins on March 12, 2010, 08:10:53 am If the factory rack is steel, 4 U-bolts will hold it well.
If it's like Polaris(plastic) you'll need a large strap/plate below the plastic to run bolts through. That way you have steel on top and bottom, with the plastic rack sandwiched between them. Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: Maver!ck on March 12, 2010, 09:47:14 am I have already considered padding the seat side of the rack for back/side cushion for riders as the rack can bump and bang you around if terrain gets rough.
I like the rear load for couple reasons: 1 - keeps the dogs off my seat and from tearing it up with their claws 2 - the dogs want to be as close to the front as possible, so it makes a nice barrier to keep them from trying to get in my lap :P As far as passengers go, an adult can ride on the back of the rack and it's not too heavy or off balance for the four wheeler. I will let my buddy drive sometimes and i'll ride with the bulldog on the back rack, actually not a bad ride. And my younger sons likes riding on the rack lol, guess it's that 'riding in the back of the truck' concept. Maver!ck Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: UNDERDOG on March 12, 2010, 10:24:32 am Maverick, you have any more pics of that rack? I think that is how I want mine,is the space behind the seat have a "wall" on ot also? I am leanig twoard one like Chris posted but w/ a cut out for the saet and comming around to follow the contuor of the rack.
KevinO,polaris still makes that bike like you have w/ the built in bed and a second seat. Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: Maver!ck on March 12, 2010, 01:11:21 pm Yes i'll get more pics tonight and show you all angles. Also show how easy mine is to attach/detach from the existing rear rack.
Maver!ck PS - the guy that built this for me actually does Steel buildings on a large scale, but said that if i had people that wanted these racks, it would be something for him to do between jobs or if he had a guy or 2 with some down time and could make them. And it gives him something to do with scrap. Would just have to see how much he'd charge. Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: ETHHunters on March 12, 2010, 03:45:45 pm All my hunting buddies have one like this. They work really good. Mine is slid back where it is not on the seat. It holds four big dogs with no problem. It has angle iron clips on the front that hook in the rack and two pins in the back that go through the box and the rack. I can take it off in less than 30 seconds.(http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv10/ETHHUNTERS/2010hunts015.jpg)(http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv10/ETHHUNTERS/2010hunts016.jpg)(http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv10/ETHHUNTERS/2010hunts017.jpg)(http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv10/ETHHUNTERS/2010hunts018.jpg)
Title: Re: 4 wheeler racks Post by: DoGgONit on March 12, 2010, 04:08:18 pm i have built several of these for guys on here . i get about 175 .00 for them have one built ready to go !
thanks , Eric Edwards (512)-673-0843 (http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz201/mandy10479/dogbox1010.jpg) (http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz201/mandy10479/dogbox1009.jpg) (http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz201/mandy10479/dogbox1012.jpg) i have had 200 +lbs . men and hogs on the back several times with no problems! |