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got2catchem
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I recently bought a 2009 Yamaha Rhino 700 FI and after some thought, I decided that I was going to add a front rack and back rigging platform. I didn't want to make a permanent dog box because I just hate the idea of the bed being useless and not being able to carry a load. I also wanted to be able to put dogs on the platform and carry tied hogs underneath. After looking at a ton of pics on ETHD, I came across the Polaris ranger dog box that DoGONit (Eric) posted up for sale on the classifieds section. I’ve heard good things about the stuff he builds, so I decided to give him a holler and discuss a few ideas to see if we could come up with something. I also went ahead and bought a Strong Made front bumper and Seizmik front rack and figured I would have him make a custom mount for the rack being that it was intended to mount to the stock bumper. When the rack came in, I was not impressed to say the least. It looked as though someone learned to weld while building it. So I probably would have been better of $$$, just having Eric custom make me one instead of reinforcing the rack and having to build a new front support and mount altogether. I went ahead and dropped my rhino off at Eric’s, while heading to San Antonio for a week and he got started. I have to say I was quite impressed with him updating me every night with pics and progress. After 4 days, he was finished and I went down to pick it up. I was really impressed. He did an absolutely outstanding job. The front rack has more function and sits better than the original rack was designed to and the instead of just a rigging platform in the back, he went ahead and built a dog box that hinges in the back, thus allowing me to have full use of the bed. Before  After  Front  Back Closed  Back Opened  Took it hunting Saturday night and am completely satisfied with it. Functional  |
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Richard E.
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BarrNinja
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« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2011, 11:26:12 pm » |
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Now that is nice!!
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« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2011, 02:01:13 am » |
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sweet setup man!
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« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2011, 06:21:59 am » |
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Nice ride richard. I really like that bed setup, great idea.
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Reuben
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« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2011, 06:52:58 am » |
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real nice...
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« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2011, 07:27:53 am » |
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Very nice, seems very functional. Are you pleased with the rhino so far?
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« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2011, 07:52:23 am » |
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Nice!
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« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2011, 08:30:02 am » |
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I think I just stole your idea of the hinged back. I like that a lot.  Very nice job. |
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« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2011, 08:39:48 am » |
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Looks good and Mudd looks happy now that he finally got his own ride!
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« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2011, 08:44:29 am » |
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very classy man, bet your hunting buddies dont mind you having it
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looks good!
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Did Rex get ahold of that sow? She looks like she had a rough night. BTW, I like the rack, does it rattle much? |
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Thanks for the comments.... Are you pleased with the rhino so far?
So far I really like it. It was a toss up between the ranger or rhino, but I decided that I wanted the smaller width and sportier UTV.
Did Rex get ahold of that sow? She looks like she had a rough night.
BTW, I like the rack, does it rattle much?
He always tells us to leave him and he will drag it out himself. I am not sure what that is about. The rack dosen't really rattle at all. The chains on the other hand do. I am going to probably put plastic around them or electrical tape. |
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Richard E.
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here is one i had made. Don't have any good pictures of it but has locked storage on top and will hold 2 80 pound dogs on both sides and 2 CD on top. Im about to sell it i think because ive bought anouther hunting toy.   |
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nice rigs
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GRAB A FORK WERE LOOKEN FOR PORK
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DoGgONit
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Richard ,
thanks for your business . pics look real good with pork in the back .glad it works as well as it looks .im gonna be tryn to hook up with ya soon for that hunt !!thanks again
Eric Edwards
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Good looking setup
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Can somebody post a picture for me of my rhino pm me your cell number or e-mail. Please I have it on 44 inch tires
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txhogsanddogs
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Can somebody post a picture for me of my rhino pm me your cell number or e-mail. Please I have it on 44 inch tires
So that's your rhino on 44's? |
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