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Title: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: nosightsneeded on May 19, 2009, 02:55:16 pm I AM GOING TO WELD UP SOME FRONT AND BACK RACKS FOR THE 4 WHEELER. EVERYONE HAS SEEN ROWDYS HOW HE HAS THE WALL AGAINST THE RIDERS BACK. I HAVE ALSO SEEN SOME WITH THE WALL AT THE BACK END OF THE QUAD. WHAT ARE THE REAL PROS AND CONS OF EACH SETUP. I JUST WANT TO GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME THANKS.
Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: slimpickins on May 19, 2009, 03:02:54 pm Mine is currently against my back, like a pickup bed, but my next one will be the opposite, with the wall on the rear.
I think it's safer for the dogs to be sitting on a rack, with the wall behind them. Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: Circle C on May 19, 2009, 03:04:48 pm This is the one I built. I prefer the front bulkhead for a couple reasons. Dogs get clipped to the front, with they eyes and nose in the direction I am headed. It also keeps wet muddy dogs off of me, and the dogs do not have to climb on the seat to load up. Keeps their toe nails from tearing up seat.
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p204/ccoughran/DSC01548.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) I made a few modifications to my rack. Put a rubber bedmat on the bottom to keep toe nails from hanging up, and I put a 1x4 across the back to keep from hanging a leg when unloading dogs. Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: Bryant on May 19, 2009, 03:08:08 pm I used Chris's pictures a long time ago and built the same exact rack for my older machine.
No complaints from me, and all over again I wouldn't change a thing. Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: slimpickins on May 19, 2009, 03:09:22 pm I designed mine by looking at Circle C's pics, and it is great for hauling corn, coolers, and anything else.
He makes some valid points, making me rethink my thinking on a rearward facing bulkhead. Hmmmmm. Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: craig on May 19, 2009, 03:09:59 pm i would try to keep the weight as close over top the rear axle as possible , maybe a rack on the front to balance out the weight
Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: Circle C on May 19, 2009, 03:18:08 pm Craig,
You are right about the weight needing to be over the rear axle. I ended up putting a couple of 2x2's under the rack, so that I could move it forward and sit above the rear of the seat without rubbing the seat. It helped quite a bit. Best counter weight I have found is in the first picture. A little pork makes the all the difference ;) Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: matt_aggie04 on May 19, 2009, 03:36:31 pm (http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f277/matt_aggie04/hoghunt3-17-07010.jpg)
If you are lazy like me you can avoid the miter cuts on the square tubing and bend some solid rod to make the curves. Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: Texas_Cur on May 19, 2009, 04:30:15 pm I prefer the front bulkhead also, it keeps the dogs off of you. The one I built hangs pretty far off the back of the bike, and I ran into some sagging issues like craig and chris are talking about. To fix it I ran some round bar from the center of the rack and ran them directly into the frame. I was able to get the round bar 18" into the frame. It took care of the sagging.
(http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/Texas_Cur/PICT0015.jpg) (http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/Texas_Cur/PICT0001-1.jpg) (http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/Texas_Cur/PICT0002-1.jpg) Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: craig on May 20, 2009, 04:45:10 pm here the rack i made for mine
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r248/cralof/1242854974.jpg?t=1242855761) (http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r248/cralof/1242854311.jpg?t=1242855809) [img]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r248/cralof/1242854282.jpg?t=1242855862[img] Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: bghogdogtx on May 21, 2009, 08:12:42 am i like that one craig. How many dogs can you fit
Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: craig on May 21, 2009, 09:38:20 am i can haul 4 dogs no problem if i need to i set my catch dog behind me in the cut out and can haul 5.
Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: Maver!ck on May 21, 2009, 09:45:21 am nice looking setups, very informative post!
Now i have to go play with building me one... thanks guys, my wife says thank you too ;D Maver!ck Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: whitson315 on May 21, 2009, 10:00:34 am (http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv21/whitson315/DSCI0450.jpg)
this is what i use now. i had a a rack on the back and it was hard for me to ride anyone else one the scooter. works well if u rig ur dogs. Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: bghogdogtx on May 21, 2009, 10:06:26 am yea its hard to have someone ride on the back when you have dogs back there
Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: boarhog on May 21, 2009, 10:21:15 am ladogos has a real nice one u have to look at his
Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: aladatrot on May 21, 2009, 02:55:12 pm " don't call him a cowboy until you've seen him ride "
Craig your signature is all wrong. I think the old addage goes like this... " don't call him a cowboy until you've had his dutch oven deserts" Cheers M Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: craig on May 21, 2009, 04:28:49 pm ok ill fix that ;)
Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: nosightsneeded on May 21, 2009, 06:36:28 pm thanks everybody for the ideas. I have found what iam going to do. I think everyone will think what iam putting it on is funny. lets just say ill bet ill beat ya to the bay. ill post pics when iam done
Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: Duece2 on May 21, 2009, 09:20:25 pm How are you gonna attach everything to the excisting rack? I don't want to weld to it. Whats the best way to secure it to the pipes???
Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: nosightsneeded on May 21, 2009, 09:23:00 pm iam going to fab some pieces that attch to the sub frame
Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: Dirtydog on May 21, 2009, 09:58:40 pm conduit stand off straps.
Title: Re: rIGGIN OUT 4 WHEELER Post by: DoGgONit on May 21, 2009, 11:09:22 pm i built one the other day , i welded half inch E.M.T. stand off straps to the bottom of hauler .they slip over and mount to the rack nice and strong. hope it helps.
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