Motorman26
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I want to put a deck on my short box Dodge 3/4 ton, and I'm finding that many of the decks for short boxes are only around 7 ft long. My sled is a M8 153". Will it fit on a 7 ft deck? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Is a 7 ft sled deck long enough?
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catzuki
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Yep. I got a 8 ft and my 159 just hangs off maybe 8 inches or so. I cant see y it wouldnt.As long as the motor and skis are on the deck, thats all that matters. J/K. I used to put just my sled in my dodge short box and i have 3' or more over hang with never n e problems.
Got a 8' on mine...Next one will be 9'+ on a long box. Yes, Motorman 26 the sled will ride on the deck, Just a fair bit of over hang.
2003Summit
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I've got a marathon 8' in a long box (marathone's product go in either a long or a short box (adjustable)). Any way, my Summit X 154" is hanging way back, deck ends just a little back of mid skid, so sled is out the back a good 2' on the track. Ski tips are touching the headache rack. I don't know if I would want to put this sled on a shorter deck.
This sled is only 4" longer overall (ski-tip to rear bumper) than my 2003 Summit 144", but the track hangs a good 6" or 8" further back.
This sled is only 4" longer overall (ski-tip to rear bumper) than my 2003 Summit 144", but the track hangs a good 6" or 8" further back.
tekim
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99summitx
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Question, I see a lot of guys put there tailgates up with track shooting in the air, I leave mine down with 2 straps is this legal, I don't think I could lift up the sled and close the end gate myself, never been questioned about it??
Summiteer
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As long at the sled is secure and doesn't obstruct the tail lights none should cause you grief.
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Doo Virgin
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Hey Moterman26, I have a 7'1" deck on my 2006 Dodge 3500 Mega cab and haul a polaris 159" track and a Dragon 163" track. No problems. Ive got a insert that slides into the back of my deck to hold the tracks up. It just happens to be for sale. PM me if your interested.
P.S Its a crosstraxs aluminum deck with pull out sides, LED lights, under carriage lights, headache rack.
P.S Its a crosstraxs aluminum deck with pull out sides, LED lights, under carriage lights, headache rack.
mudboy
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Hey do you have any pictures of the inserts for the long tracks ??
Doo Virgin
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I do if you send me your email address
Rucky
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Why can't you post on here?
Doo Virgin
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Dont no how!!!
Rubicon
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hey poo.... email them to me and I'll throw em up fer ya.... I'd explain it to ya, but I'm on a schedule.... and you woudnt get it anyway...
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Sled-Head-Jr.
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i have a 7' sled deck, and i have 1ft extensions that go under the track.
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