Posted 4/6/2013 12:25 AM (#632253) Subject: Installing tracks/rails on ranger
Posts: 113
Location: Northwest Wisconsin
Picked up and older ranger and want to add rails or a track system for rod holders. Do you just screw them on or do you have to get under the gunnel and add a plate for strength?
Posted 4/6/2013 12:09 PM (#632326 - in reply to #632253) Subject: RE: Installing tracks/rails on ranger
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Kwestlund - 4/6/2013 12:25 AM
Picked up and older ranger and want to add rails or a track system for rod holders. Do you just screw them on or do you have to get under the gunnel and add a plate for strength?
Posted 4/6/2013 10:07 PM (#632435 - in reply to #632326) Subject: RE: Installing tracks/rails on ranger
Posts: 315
depending on model it is pretty tough to get under a gunnel on a Ranger....pre tap holes and use stainless self tapping screws. u should have rubber in between base of rails and fiberglass...and if it makes you feel better use a little lock tight!
Posted 4/7/2013 7:23 AM (#632472 - in reply to #632253) Subject: Re: Installing tracks/rails on ranger
Posts: 795
Location: Delavan, WI
i installed an extra set of rails on my 99 ranger 3-4 years ago and that is all i did - pre drill hole slightly smaller than screw and it will "bite down" pretty good when you tighten it up I personally didnt use lock tite but i always go around at least once a year and check, retighten if necessary to make sure they didnt back out a half turn or so from bouncing around - never had a problem- and that is how ther factory rails were installed as well- hope this helps
Installing tracks/rails on ranger