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Old 04-13-2018, 07:41 PM
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Hi all, struggling to find the exact info I need. Looking to load a 2017 Polaris Sportsman 570, which has a wheelbase of 56”, into the 66.5” bed of my f150. Has anyone done this?

The dealer told me wheelbase means axel to axel, and to add about two feet to account for the front and rear tire outter diameters. This would take the front and rear of the tires to about 80” total. With tailgate down, it looks like the rear axel would rest in the tailgate gap, with half of the rear tires on the tailgate and half in the bed. Does anyone have ideas for reinforcing the tailgate? The dealer recommended putting a piece of 1” plywood that extends from under the front tires and onto the tailgate below the rear tires. Would this add much strength? Or do i need to go with risers (which would bring my rear axel into the bed but still leave an inch or two of tire overhanging the tailgate)?

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Old 04-13-2018, 08:07 PM
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Hi all, struggling to find the exact info I need. Looking to load a 2017 Polaris Sportsman 570, which has a wheelbase of 56”, into the 66.5” bed of my f150. Has anyone done this?

The dealer told me wheelbase means axel to axel, and to add about two feet to account for the front and rear tire outter diameters. This would take the front and rear of the tires to about 80” total. With tailgate down, it looks like the rear axel would rest in the tailgate gap, with half of the rear tires on the tailgate and half in the bed. Does anyone have ideas for reinforcing the tailgate? The dealer recommended putting a piece of 1” plywood that extends from under the front tires and onto the tailgate below the rear tires. Would this add much strength? Or do i need to go with risers (which would bring my rear axel into the bed but still leave an inch or two of tire overhanging the tailgate)?

Thanks!

Overall dimensions of that machine is 83" x 48" At the very least I wouold but a couple of 2x12 in the bottom of the box for the machine to sit on .Or get a couple of expanded metal walkway treads and cut to length . Don't ride on the tailgate you will bend it , even loading the machine with the ramps on the gate can cause the gate to touch the bumper and damage the gate

http://www.polaris.com/en-ca/atv-qua...indy-red/specs
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Old 04-13-2018, 08:21 PM
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Btw if you load it with ramps make sure you strap the ramps to the truck. Or else you will risk the ramps backing my off when you load and have the quad fall off and cause damage or hurt yourself

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Old 04-13-2018, 08:29 PM
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I have an Arctic Cat Alterra TRV, it's a long quad so the rear wheels rest just aft of the tailgate hinge, I did the plywood thing but not sure if it has any real effect. I use two ratchet straps on the tailgate cables and tighten them up prior to loading and off loading. I'm always worried about thieves and people will steal the eyes out of your head and come back for the holes so I drilled a hole through the plywood and chain it to one of the tie downs after I unload and leave the truck.

x2 on strapping in your ramps, easy for the to move when loading/unloading.
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Old 04-13-2018, 08:58 PM
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Trailer. Or a king cab.
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Old 04-13-2018, 09:02 PM
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ATV riser in box. Save your back window lol
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Old 04-13-2018, 09:03 PM
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My buddy has the exact same truck and exact same ATV (different years maybe).

yea, the back hangs out so you cant close the tailgate, but it rides enough in the bed that it isn't an issue. He doesn't use anything like plywood either but your mileage may vary.
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Old 04-13-2018, 10:04 PM
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Vehicle ramps against the back off your box. Back up them, cheap makes room and keeps it clear of window.
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Old 04-14-2018, 07:17 AM
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I don’t do anything differently. I put the tailgate down load the machine up strap it down and away I go, I’ve never had an issue. My machine sits right on the tailgate. Oh and it’s a Polaris RZR.
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Old 04-14-2018, 07:39 AM
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I don’t do anything differently. I put the tailgate down load the machine up strap it down and away I go, I’ve never had an issue. My machine sits right on the tailgate. Oh and it’s a Polaris RZR.
Same here right on tailgate with my polaris 700 quad except i also use a hitch lock system sorta like this.
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/lock-it-rite-atv-system
Make sure it is always locked up when on your truck it only takes seconds to get one stolen from there. Take my word for it i have had one walk away already.
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Old 04-14-2018, 07:45 AM
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This is why I have a truck with a 6.5’ box, I don’t want to travel dirt/gravel roads with the tailgate down and have it get all pitted.

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Old 04-14-2018, 08:22 AM
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This is why I have a truck with a 6.5’ box, I don’t want to travel dirt/gravel roads with the tailgate down and have it get all pitted.

LC
Yup, drive up into the box using quad ramps, put them under the quad, close tail gate, and off I go....smaller atv though as in Honda fourtrax 350....load and go.
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Old 04-14-2018, 10:04 AM
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I have been loading Quad in short box for years with plywood. It keeps the tailgate from flipping up and down on rough gravel roads. No problem with rock pits if you have mud flaps. The plywood is also base for my quad trailer which also fits into box along with elk or moose.
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Old 04-14-2018, 10:12 AM
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Yup, drive up into the box using quad ramps, put them under the quad, close tail gate, and off I go....smaller atv though as in Honda fourtrax 350....load and go.
X3, have the same machine with the 6.5' box....
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Old 04-14-2018, 11:12 AM
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Old 04-14-2018, 11:26 AM
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Get the riser, seems to be the best option if you want to close the gate.
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Old 04-14-2018, 11:47 AM
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Get the riser or remove factory tailgate and get one of the extended tailgate/box rigs that will make your box long enough and still have closure around the back of the quad.

Version one



Version two. With tailgate removed you can use the slide in bed extender above Yopu can make a much cheaper version of the bed extender with 2, 8' x 3/4" pieces of plywood with reinforcing 8' 2x4s down each side on top of the top piece. (Remember to use a tie down across the front of the plywood floor to hold it down when loading and unloading)



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Old 04-14-2018, 02:07 PM
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Buy a long box next time save the hassles. After all it is a truck for hauling not for groceries. But be carful if you drive lots of gravel with gate down could rock chip paint
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Old 04-14-2018, 02:30 PM
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Buy a long box next time save the hassles. After all it is a truck for hauling not for groceries. But be carful if you drive lots of gravel with gate down could rock chip paint
I own a long box 2500 and agree. Unlike many, it fits in my garage and I don't have any problems using it as a daily driver. That said, show me anyone who makes a four door or club cab long box in a 1/2 ton anymore. Not everyone can tolerate the ride of a 2500 or 3500 or have room to park a 4 door long box. Most trucks get driven around town a lot more than they are used for hunting or fishing and the reality is some guys have to compromise. Thus the need to find alternatives..
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Old 04-14-2018, 03:06 PM
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Vehicle ramps against the back off your box. Back up them, cheap makes room and keeps it clear of window.
Yes, do this^^^

I bought a back window for my Dodge MegaCab because I didn't.

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Old 04-14-2018, 10:45 PM
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I had a 2016 f150with 5.5 box.. used an adjustable riser to almost get the gate up.. was sketchy loading quadup ramp then almost right away up again. Brush bumper was above the truck roof in height. But it worked. Remember to use 4x4 when climbing up riser other wise it will push agains riser.

I have an 2018 f350 now with 6ft9inch box. It fits tailgate closed. But still like riser on lowest setting. Can store gear underneath or moose quarters. Etc etc.
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Old 04-14-2018, 10:54 PM
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I imagine you could use a sled deck also, or one of those all alum tonneau covers like this: first one is video...

https://diamondbackcovers.com/collec...riers#products

https://diamondbackcovers.com/collec...v-sxs-carriers
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Old 04-14-2018, 10:58 PM
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One inch plywood is very stout. I think it would work fine!
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Old 04-15-2018, 07:19 AM
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Buy a long box next time save the hassles. After all it is a truck for hauling not for groceries. But be carful if you drive lots of gravel with gate down could rock chip paint
I drive lots of gravel hauling my machine and no problems with gravel rash on tailgate.
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Old 04-15-2018, 11:32 AM
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I put a outlander max in the back of my f150 built a 2x6 rack so the tailgate wouldn’t take all the weight
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Old 04-15-2018, 11:42 AM
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Old 04-15-2018, 12:00 PM
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Old 04-15-2018, 02:46 PM
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Hey Dean. Toyota does and I do believe ford does in the 2018 f 150 now
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Old 04-15-2018, 03:26 PM
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Hey Dean. Toyota does and I do believe ford does in the 2018 f 150 now
Just checked. According to Ford's Website; the 2018 SuperCab, but not the SuperCrew , comes in 1/2 ton 8' box, and also with a Regular cab. That is GREAT news, maybe more will follow suit. Thanks for letting me know.

(I had forgotten that the Tundra DBL Cab comes in a four door long box and has for some time).
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Old 04-15-2018, 06:30 PM
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Had a 2004 Silverado with the 5 and half foot box and had my can-am outlander max in it... the rear of the quad sat right on the tailgate and i had no issues with bending anything or wrecking the tailgate in any way and i believe the wheel base on the machine is 59"
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