Saw one of these last evening at Hancock MD the Fire Rescue had one on display. They were very polite answering questions they explained all the functions in detail. They have had it for 2 years now and no problems.
Just received a linear actuator today and looking forward to installing it this weekend. In a strange twist of fate; my 2011 6x6 has an earlier '03-'04 bed on it and I see your rig has a box from my vintage on. Am installing this to also help with the lack of bed latch so I can mount the spray tank and boom at the rear without worrying about it tipping up. Love these 6x6's for working around the farm!
That is funny yours has the older bed and mine has the newer bed. I found that bed local so decided to install it to update the rig. I was going to keep that Ranger but ended up selling it.
+Game Bred Duramax I use it every day. When I had to sell my last Ranger about 2 years ago it really sucked. Sometimes you have to sacrifice short term to get ahead long term. This is the Ranger I really wanted anyway. Just took a few years to get it.
Using your 6x6 for hauling much heavier loads than I do, your probably right in going larger. My 4x4 is used mostly for Oak firewood and an occasional load of River Gravel. With the mounting points you gain almost 1/3 above rated load capacity. I do simply love the total lack of noise your actuator generates. I totally agree! Why lift when you can flip a switch.
+Game Bred Duramax It looks like the rear tires take most of the weight and wear more than the center tires. The fronts have been replaced by someone so they must have worn even faster than the rear tires. Getting a thousand hours out of the rear tires is pretty good I think. I have an idea for tires and will be doing a video shortly.
Mossman, If you wish check out my video " Polaris UTV Electric Dump Bed DIY" I've been using it to haul all Firewood for almost 2 years. It has all the lift Dimensions and wiring. Incidentally it's only rated at 200 Lbs. and has never given me a problem.
+SmokymntnEd I saw your video when looking for the stroke I needed. I don't like the idea of only having a 200lbs lift capacity. I wanted more. I paid more but I think it will be worth the extra money.
Let me know when you find a "correct" part for a 2003 Ranger with a new 2010 bed custom made to fit. When you start mixing years and doing custom work parts do not just bolt on.
