Pick-up Hunt! - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

allochris · 11-06-2003, 01:02 AM

Hi,

I'm new to the sledding fun.

I'm currently searching for a pick-up truck to put my 01 summit 600. From the specs, its length is 116inches x 42.3inches. (9.7feet x 3.6feet)

I know there're many option of boxes.

Full size box that's 8'x4' can let my sled fit directly into it. But is that the only choice I have?

Can a 6 feet box with wheel wells width less than the width of my skis fit a sled with some modification?

I know I can remove the whole box itself & make myself a flat deck, but do anyone know how & where I can find information about this?

How about building a sled deck that goes above a 6' or 7' box. How do i build this with the ramp.

Thanks very much. Pictures will be very helpful.

& do I really need a 4x4 or a RWD will work just fine?

osceolacabin · 11-06-2003, 06:46 PM

Four wheel drive is necessary. Nothing worse than being stuck. My brother in law utilizes a GMC full box with satisfaction. Suggestion being to purchase a ramp system for easy loading/unloading. You can find these on ebay or on the web, usually around $250. I would go with a 4X4/long box/extended or crew cab/loading system (ramps). This will make the whole experience alot more enjoyable. No one wants to lift a sled after a long day of riding.

beavernutts · 03-06-2005, 11:06 AM

Bulldog · 03-06-2005, 06:21 PM

A sled will fit in a 6 foot box with no trouble. Either buy a folding aluminum ramp or back up to a snowbank and just drive it on. To unload just grab the back bumper and pull, gravity does the rest

four wheel drive is nice, but you can definitly get buy with 2. Most people with four wheel drive never leave the pavement anyways.

skidoo_magoo · 03-06-2005, 07:09 PM

well, if you are gonna get a 2 wheel drive, posi-traction is strongly recommended!

you should do fine with the systems mentioned above--normal bed, with a ramp.

CrazyIndyXC · 03-06-2005, 08:20 PM

I would definately go w/4x4! I gotta 2wd F150 and I know from experience that its not fun gettin stuck in a snowy parkin lot

beavernutts · 03-07-2005, 08:38 AM

4X4 TOYOTA WORKS GREAT.