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Kwestlund

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?

Jerry Newman

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?

You should check with Ranger.

lookin4_big_gurls

Posted 4/6/2013 10:07 PM (#632435 - in reply to #632326)
Subject: RE: Installing tracks/rails on ranger

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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!

Kwestlund

Posted 4/7/2013 2:05 AM (#632463 - in reply to #632435)
Subject: RE: Installing tracks/rails on ranger

Posts: 113

Location: Northwest Wisconsin

pre tapping and lock tight are enough to hold them down? It's a 93 681c and I can't seem to find any way to access the under the gunnels.

muskymartin67

Posted 4/7/2013 7:23 AM (#632472 - in reply to #632253)
Subject: Re: Installing tracks/rails on ranger

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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

lookin4_big_gurls

Posted 4/8/2013 6:03 PM (#632841 - in reply to #632472)
Subject: Re: Installing tracks/rails on ranger

Posts: 315

same here...

Kwestlund

Posted 4/10/2013 2:04 PM (#633340 - in reply to #632253)
Subject: Re: Installing tracks/rails on ranger

Posts: 113

Location: Northwest Wisconsin

Cool should be easy enough .. now if the weather would warm up.

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