Tool Box & ATV in the Bed???

jbell · #1 (**permalink**) 12-12-2003, 04:21 PM

I haul around my ATV quite a bit in my tundra. I have been wanting to get a truck box to put my tools and stuff in but I know my ATV won't fit very nicely in the bed if I do. It's a pretty good sized machine (Polaris 400) and the rear wheels would rest on the tailgate (even now I have to keep the tailgate down when it's loaded). Is that a "no-no" or is the tailgate strong enough to hold that weight? Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks

DevinSixtySeven · #2 (**permalink**) 12-12-2003, 04:33 PM

do you use the back seat? take a look at what molex did with his back seat.

-sean

bloodypulp · #3 (**permalink**) 12-12-2003, 04:43 PM

it should be okay. if you don't trust it, you can use chain or thicker gauge cable to support the gate.

jbell · #4 (**permalink**) 12-12-2003, 04:58 PM

I do use the Backseat and I've got a little one on the way too! I hadn't thought of using a heavier gauge chain on the gate though. Good Idea.

vorra65 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-13-2003, 02:03 PM

I have an in bed toolbox, and I haul my YFZ in the back of my Tundra-no worry's. I pull it up tight against the toolbox with ratchet straps-then set the park brake. My bike only weigh's 350 lb. dry, and I know the 4wd quads weigh a bit more. So, load it up and see what it looks like. I built an aluminum rack that fits the top of my toolbox, to haul my gearbags, icechest and whatever else.

http://www.tundrasolutions.com/photo...sort/1/cat/500

Bring's up an interesting point-how many quad riders do we have here.

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1spiffyTRD · #6 (**permalink**) 12-13-2003, 03:12 PM

Have you ever thought about a bed extender? On my old Wolverine 4x4, we used to haul it in our T100 and still have room. It safely lets you use the tailgate completely.

vorra65 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-14-2003, 02:39 PM

This is the tool box rack. Gives a little xtra space if needed.

http://www.tundrasolutions.com/photo...3tndrarck1.JPG

crazyaxmurder · #8 (**permalink**) 12-19-2003, 05:10 PM

I've got a weatherguard toolchest that takes a foot away from the bed and have a Polaris 400 i carry around. I haven't had any problems with the tailgate. The ATV is light enough on the back axle that i can pick it up without too much effort. Also, i tie it down by the front rack of the ATV and that seems to lighten the back end of it. I've even seen the back end of the ATV move over a few inches after long trips, so i assume it can't be too heavy on the tailgate.

chardy432 · #9 (**permalink**) 03-19-2008, 01:25 AM

I don't know if your tailgate will be able to shut or not but I do know that a company called ToyStacker (ToyStacker - for hauling and storing your ATVs, quads and motorcycles - The Number 1 ATV Rack on the Market) has a Stacker product for ATV's. They allow you to raise up your quad to save space on an a-frame rack. You can fit 2 quads in a truck so I would think you could get 1 quad and a tool box in there pretty easily.

zero_chances · #10 (**permalink**) 03-25-2008, 09:24 PM

You Load up the ATV by riding it up a set of ramps i assume. So if you are able to put the entire load on the ramps, which are supported by the very end of the tailgate, then the rear tires should have no affect on the tailgate whatsoever.