Hauling quad in small truck help!

[sylvan_srt4]

hey guys im thinking about buying a 2000 ranger stepside and i was wondering if a raptor would fit in the back.... or its too narrow can i put 2 wheels on the side rails and drive like that????
anyone got pics of someone hauling a quad on the rail like that??? lol thnks

[Mxjunkie]

Originally posted by sylvan_srt4
hey guys im thinking about buying a 2000 ranger stepside and i was wondering if a raptor would fit in the back.... or its too narrow can i put 2 wheels on the side rails and drive like that????
anyone got pics of someone hauling a quad on the rail like that??? lol thnks


Measure the trucks bed then measure your quad.. Easy enough eh? :p

[sylvan_srt4]

i would have done that if i could.. i dont own the rangerr and its not close to me. im pretty sure it wont fit. but i was wondering if i could put one side on the rails

[miller821]

My stepside ranger I had to flip the rear-rims to get it to squeeze in... It's a tight fit, but my EX would fit just fine in their.

[YFZ450Ridr]

i have an older body style s10 and my yfz with wider than stock itp rims. it barely fits in there but it does fit.

my other friend has a new generation ford ranger but a regular cab and it fits fine, pletny of room on all sides. i would say itll be a tight fit. just measure or have the owner measure. hauling one side of the quad on the bed rail isnt a bad idea either...:scary:

[Ripitupfilms]

my friend i live with made a blank on top the bed and his full built yfz fits perfect on it

[KXRida]

shoud fit, but you're gonna have to ride up over the wheel wells hardcore with the stepside.

[97blaster200]

Originally posted by KXRida
shoud fit, but you're gonna have to ride up over the wheel wells hardcore with the stepside.

with a stepside the wheel wells are on the outside.....

[Aceman]

I have a Ranger without the stepside. The inside width is around 48" so I'd say with a stepside definitely plan on putting your tires on up on one bedside. I'd look into diamondplate bed rail caps or some sort of rhino lining to protect your paint. This setup is going to look hokey as hell going down the road. I'd buy a trailer or get a different truck. JMO.;)

[Which 450?]

I doubt it would fit with a stepside.

[85and93]

i have a chevy silverado step side and i have to wet the tires to squeeze it in....suckss

[TRX450RACER174]

When i don't feel like driving the HD i have a 91 Mazda B2600 and my R barely fits between the tailgate opening so i doubt a Raptor is gonna fit in that Ranger.

[KXRida]

Originally posted by 97blaster200
with a stepside the wheel wells are on the outside.....

there are still wheel wells in there, not as big as a normal bed ranger, but you still have to drive over them if you have a super wide quad.

[ZSK]

My brother has a 98 stepside ranger and the YFZ doesn't even come close to fitting. Wet the tires, raise up the suspension, it doesn't matter. The 250ex fits but it's only about 40" wide.

[450r ride red]

get a dodge dakota my ltr fits in there just fine:macho

[05Z400rdr]

My one buddy has a 400ex with either +2 or +3 arms on it, and he used to have a Ranger, not a stepside, though, but it fit right in; the front wheels just had to go over the wheel wells.


Landon

[400ex28]

my 400ex barley fits in my non stepside ranger.

[06YFZ450SE]

I had a 97 Tacoma and my YFZ450 fitted perfect. I didnt even have to stap it down. Now I have a lifted Dodge Ram on 35s but will fit 37s easy. I have to back up to a hill to load it becuz the tailgate is high.I ride my quad up the ramps tho. I need a trailer now lol.

[fatkid400]

Why dont you buy a cheap trailer? i have an 03 ranger with a regular bed and ive beat the fender wells in so i picked up a $300 trailer from tsc. works great its just big enough for my 450r.4x6 foot and it a tilt back.

[bulkdriverlp]

why dont you just go to a dealership and find a step-side ranger and measure it. that would save 2 pages of replys right? duuuh

[06YFZ450SE]

Originally posted by fatkid400
Why dont you buy a cheap trailer? i have an 03 ranger with a regular bed and ive beat the fender wells in so i picked up a $300 trailer from tsc. works great its just big enough for my 450r.4x6 foot and it a tilt back.

Do you have any pics of the trailer I cant find a trailer that cheap around here. 4ft is 48" right. and 6ft is 72".My Quad is 72.4"and 46.1 Wide.Iam going to be widing it +2-+4.So I will have to get a little bigger trailer than that. Thanks jimmy.

[sylvan_srt4]

i measured the rangers bed, its 46.5 inches wide lol and my quad is 46.1 inches wide. should fit snugggly