Sled deck on a 1989 toyota pickup?

[notsoprosledder]

Hi all,

i have a 1989 toyota pickup 4x4 6 cyl with standard transmission.
its classified as a half ton, and my manual says it has a payload rating of 1100 lbs.
i want to put a sled deck on it, as my m8 wont fit properly in the back without one.
i would never haul 2 sleds with it, and i would probably be the only one in the vehicle. I would also haul a dirt bike or 2 with it as well.

have any of you ever put a deck on a half ton? Is there anything that i should do to the truck to prepare? I did just put on a new set of monroe shocks on the rear...

oh yes and buying a bigger truck is not an option.

thanks!

 

[Puba]

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[neilsleder]

This should get interesting! Air bags and your good to go!


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[Bnorth]

Isn't the box about to rust off? If yes then build a small flatdeck for it like 80% of older yotas.

 

[lilduke]

Get some thing like this: Old Yota's are the sled/ski vehicle of choice in Revy. Everyone here runs them with no problems.

 

[the_real_wild1]

So why won't it fit properly in the back? You deck won't be any longer then the truck with the tailgate down. I fail to see why a deck would help you.

 

[notsoprosledder]

So why won't it fit properly in the back? You deck won't be any longer then the truck with the tailgate down. I fail to see why a deck would help you.

The ski stance is too wide. It sits partially on the wheel well tilting the whole sled.
also a sled deck would give me more space for gear.

 

[notsoprosledder]

Get some thing like this: Old Yota's are the sled/ski vehicle of choice in Revy. Everyone here runs them with no problems.

Thats a cool one. Is that yours? Is it custom built?

 

[lilduke]

Thats a cool one. Is that yours? Is it custom built?

No that's not mine, it's a guy from Revelstoke. He built it himself, it's pretty nice. A lot of guys/girls around here just make their own out of lumber.

This isn't mine, but just to give you an idea, you can build these on the cheap, or make them/buy them really nice

 

[bobsledder]

This should get interesting! Air bags and your good to go!


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What you dont think it can handle a single sled?

 

[oler1234]

A full on sled deck like you see on full size trucks won't fit. Thee old Toyota where narrower between the wheel wells.

the style your looking for is like what lilduke posted up. Someone does manufacture something exactly like that... Just don't remember the company name. If i recall it was around 3000. If budget is a strong consideration, just build one out of steel or wood and buy a ramp.

 

[neilsleder]

What you dont think it can handle a single sled?

I know it can handle one, that set up like lilduke posted is pretty slick. But I was more referring to the half ton sled deck threads from the past.


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[Couch]

Take the box off it and make a flat deck!

 

[brian h]

a half ton with a sled deck and sled will not be over loaded but those trucks are narrow boxes and most sled decks will not fit,will have to watch deck legs for install.or can build one to suite what you need

 

[sleded1]

Depending on how long your box is, i have one as described above for sale on here. If your box is 6'5" it will fit...smokin deal just for you...

 

[catmando]

I have a home made single sled deck I made myself , I removed some of the hardware but it's yours for 50 bucks if you want it , no ramp


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[catmando]

Haha,cost you 2000 too drive here and get it lol


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[fnDan]

I have a home made single sled deck I made myself , I removed some of the hardware but it's yours for 50 bucks if you want it , no ramps

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Any Pics?

 

[catmando]

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