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    Options for new ute back end

    Hey Everyone,

    I'm after some advice.....

    I'm just about to order a new farm ute - a Ford Ranger FX4 Max (double cab). I've currently got a flat deck, which I like for it's versatility and robustness (hard to scratch/dent), but I'm interested in options that utilize the wellside.

    I take the dog with me a reasonable amount. It would be nice to be able to organize/secure tools, but still be able to pick stuff up from Farmlands/Farmsource.

    I don't carry bales of hay etc (I have a tractor for that).

    Any good options, or should I stick with the flat deck (or both) ?

    Thanks in advance

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    The worst thing about a wellside is not having a headboard to rest and tie long things onto.

    If you can deal with that then I would go a canopy myself....dry locked storage but your needs may differ.

    I wanted a canopy but it was just that bit too much on top of all those other things you need so went with tonneau.....its ok but would still much rather the canopy....especially for the dog.
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    Quote Originally Posted by veitnamcam View Post
    The worst thing about a wellside is not having a headboard to rest and tie long things onto.

    If you can deal with that then I would go a canopy myself....dry locked storage but your needs may differ.

    I wanted a canopy but it was just that bit too much on top of all those other things you need so went with tonneau.....its ok but would still much rather the canopy....especially for the dog.
    Yeah, good point. I have been pondering this https://www.utemaster.co.nz/our-prod...on/ute-canopy/
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    Quote Originally Posted by 7mmsaum View Post
    Flat deck
    That's certainly the default position
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    I’ve made do with a well side since buying my hilux in 2014, but I’m about to fit a flatdeck. I cart timber slabs and long bar chainsaws when I’m not doing my real job. My dog rides on the back and he’s scratched the paint something terrible, back of the cab most notably, from the chain clip on his collar.
    Flat deck is also awesome for carting long items.
    If you don’t see yourself really needing the flatdeck, then a spray on liner and a head board would sort many of the issues I have with the well side, but never got round to doing as I always intended to fit a deck


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    I run a xtra cab px2 2018 with alli arc builders bars and 1 roof rack which carries 4.8 wet pine well on a wellside , works well . also a raised deck with slide drawer at well arch level for tools etc made my self with sectional door track and rollers . You will need 2 roof racks on a double cab but still cheaper than 4-5 k for canopy new but px 1 2 3 trays all the same so lots of used around .

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    Quote Originally Posted by MSL View Post
    I’ve made do with a well side since buying my hilux in 2014, but I’m about to fit a flatdeck. I cart timber slabs and long bar chainsaws when I’m not doing my real job. My dog rides on the back and he’s scratched the paint something terrible, back of the cab most notably, from the chain clip on his collar.
    Flat deck is also awesome for carting long items.
    If you don’t see yourself really needing the flatdeck, then a spray on liner and a head board would sort many of the issues I have with the well side, but never got round to doing as I always intended to fit a deck


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    Yeah that's what I would hate about a wellside. Also, I do carry fence posts a reasonable amount, so would end up needing to take a trailer....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by m101a1 View Post
    I run a xtra cab px2 2018 with alli arc builders bars and 1 roof rack which carries 4.8 wet pine well on a wellside , works well . also a raised deck with slide drawer at well arch level for tools etc made my self with sectional door track and rollers . You will need 2 roof racks on a double cab but still cheaper than 4-5 k for canopy new but px 1 2 3 trays all the same so lots of used around .
    Interesting, any chance of a photo ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by MSL View Post
    My dog rides on the back and he’s scratched the paint something terrible, back of the cab most notably, from the chain clip on his collar.
    Flat deck is also awesome for carting long items.
    If you don’t see yourself really needing the flatdeck, then a spray on liner and a head board would sort many of the issues


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    Yea this....back of cab scratched from chain,sides of welside scratched up from pulling up at mates with dog on back and their dog is off x multiple times
    Resigned myself to the fact its a ute and it will get covered in scratches....finally.
    But a canopy would have helped or eliminated my scratches.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rich007 View Post
    Interesting, any chance of a photo ?
    Will post some thurs cheers
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    Hey mate just finished building this fx4 max last week it’s for farm use wheels and suspension getting sorted this week



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    flatdeck with the lights recessed so that they are not the thing that breaks every time you back into something

    It gives you the ability to have a nice new vehicle but you are still able to do the dirty shitty jobs it takes to pay for it

 

 

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