UTV Hauler/Chase Truck

[Rusty5150]

I am building a dual purpose flatbed for my Ford. The plan is to build a 9 foot deck with a slight dovetail.

So I took my stock off and swapped it for a service bed that did not fit. I sold the service bed and bought a flatbed. So far I have spent $50 out of pocket.

All the brackets are drilled and welded to the bed. Next step put the bed back and the truck and drill all the frame mounting holes.

 

[megadesertdiesel]

i like it. you need some under bed storage bins and a fuel tank for toys. dont forget plenty of d-rings to tie down stuff, onboard air, service lights to work on stuff at night and a fold out awning for hot days.

 

[Rusty5150]

The plan is to have storage boxes along the bottom and the dovetail to open as well. Something similar to this without spending $3500. The size I have designed will fit a long travel Teryx 4 with 31" tires.

 

[desertwheeler]

Gonna be sweet when it's done!

 

[DUNE DUMMY 29]

LOOKS LIKE A COOL DESIGN. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT FINISHED.

 

[Rusty5150]

I really like the look of this bed. Room to haul a toy and store stuff.

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[Rusty5150]

We dropped the bed back on the truck. I ordered the hardware today and will bolt everything up tomorrow. The chase will be modified to become part of the bed.

 

[Simi Dude]

Looks Great Rusty, You need the weight of a T4 (1600 Lbs.) to make that truck ride nice.....Trust me I have a 97 PSD and its ride unloaded is harsh.

Or maybe I'm just getting old.....I think its the old thing. Lol

 

[desertwheeler]

On my 97 f250 I did a solid axle swap, reverse shackle kit, and 99-03 superduty front spring with 10" fox shocks and that truck rode amazing. It was well worth the work involved. Those OBS trucks are my favorite next to my current 08.

 

[Rusty5150]

The rear of the truck was very rough when I drove it without the bed. The flatbed is much heavier than the stock bed so it helps smooth out the ride. The plan is to add a shackle reverse kit and soft ride front springs.

 

[Rusty5150]

Here is a photo of Bobby V's flatbed set up. I plan on building the storage and wheel wells just like this.

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[JimandMelissa]

Cool project Rusty

Keep the pix coming.

 

[Rusty5150]

Bed extension/storage box. Time to let my hood call it a night. I live on the quietest street in the world. Until desert season..... between the chop saw and some Muzzys no one sleeps.

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[rappy60guy]

nice welding there rusty

 

[Rusty5150]

My wife welded those. It was hot!!

 

[Team Green]

I like your thinking Rusty!

I'm always thinking about what hauler would be best. My problem is I have a dually and I can't go too long or I can't pull my 5th wheel. At least I need clearance.

I like the looks of Bobby V's rig!

Man, you have it made, a woman who can weld!

 

[Rusty5150]

Tie down storage box. I am using CAD to layout the sheet metal. Cardboard Aided Design is a garage builders best friend.

 

[Rusty5150]

Here is the start to the dovetail.

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Everyone is asking to see a photo of my wife's 1st weld of her life.

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[JimandMelissa]

Looking good Rusty

 

[SGMchase]

Looking good can't wait to see the finished product