[Straega]

I'm building rear mud guards for my new 570 crew. I've read several posts and used several of the great ideas on here.

I'm asking for suggestions to maintain access to oil dipstick and still getting good protection from mud getting under the back seat.

So far I've just got the templates made from cardboard. Going to use aluminum and attach with rivet nuts.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[alloutdoors]

On the passenger side, I only run a rubber flap where you have it labeled "right rear" and have really no issues with mud, etc., getting on the engine. Like you, I do want access to the oil dipstick easily and quickly.

 

[Straega]

After reading more posts, I'm leaning more towards only covering the area under the seats and not wrapping around the side of the engine on either side. I was just concerned that it would splash a lot towards the middle and get under the middle of the back seat.

How did you attach the rubber to the outside trim, if at all?

Thanks for the advise!

 

[trainman200]

I'm going to make a set with the mat sold at Tractor Supply, the smaller one 36"x48" if I remember, it's what I used for my bed mat. I was thinking of using the push pins that they use in automotive splash guards under the wheels, these push in from the outside and to remove you twist the center and the center pin pops out to release, sold at all auto parts stores. Make sure you drill the holes the correct size to prevent the pins from being too loose. At the top mount I'm using 1" aluminum angle and stainless nuts and bolts, with large fender washers so the bolts and nuts won't pull into the mat material.

John

 

[alloutdoors]

I have a guy working on my unit now and will report back the updates when it arrives, hopefully later this week

 

[ranger2012]

i I left the top open on the mud flap. It fit up into the box, when the box is down. My thought is that it can still keep air flowing and still keep the mud out. I did have to bend it a little towards the front so when I closed the box it didn't hit. Hope this helps

 

[alloutdoors]

As mentioned, I’m having some work done on my Ranger and one piece is to address mud-slinging. That is, I want to address the honey comb area underneath, forwarding spinning (just as shown above to prevent everything up under the seat), but I also want to limit the mud-slinging on the side and across the air intake (area marked in red). On these midsize units, the tires stick out just enough to sling mud everywhere along the side and I’m trying to address mud-slinging on the bed side and side panels where I marked it up in “red”. Hopefully, I will have something to show/report on later this week.

 

[Straega]

I haven't had mine long enough to get it in the mud yet. That's a great point though. I've looked about everywhere but can't find any aftermarket over fenders for the 2015 midsize. Pretty much already decided to build them.

I look forward to seeing the solution you come up with!

 

[alloutdoors]

See this trail, but you will see how I addressed it on the front and works well http://www.prcforum.com/forum/44-general-member-discussions/59079-mud-blockers.html

 

[alloutdoors]

Essentially, I want to do something similar as rowdy, rodney on for the former link, see pictures below to prevent all the mud-slinging up on the unit.

 

[DaleH]

I'm going to make a set with the mat sold at Tractor Supply, the smaller one 36"x48" if I remember, it's what I used for my bed mat. I was thinking of using the push pins that they use in automotive splash guards under the wheels, these push in from the outside and to remove you twist the center and the center pin pops out to release, sold at all auto parts stores. Make sure you drill the holes the correct size to prevent the pins from being too loose. At the top mount I'm using 1" aluminum angle and stainless nuts and bolts, with large fender washers so the bolts and nuts won't pull into the mat material.

John

This is pretty much how I did mine. I used a piece of aluminum angle iron I got from Home Depot to mount on the top cross member with bolts for each side using the existing holes. I then mounted the flaps to the angle iron. To hold it in place, I drilled holes in the flaps and the plastic edge of the box and secured to the frame near the engine and to the box with black electrical zip ties. If I need to remove for any reason, I can simply cut these and replace.

 

[ranger2012]

Do a search for fender project there is some more info there. Its about the 16th post down.

 

[Straega]

Just went by tractor supply and looked at the smaller rubber mats. They seem pretty thick. About 3/4" thick. Those what you used?

 

[sblnchrd]

checkout THUNDERHAWK PERFORMANCE

 

[Straega]

I got an email reply from Harry at thunder hawk. He said they will have mud guards for front and rear for the 2015 midsize in about a month. But do not plan on providing fender flares.

They will email me when they are available.

 

[DaleH]

Just went by tractor supply and looked at the smaller rubber mats. They seem pretty thick. About 3/4" thick. Those what you used?

I bought a truck bed mat from TSC and cut it for the mud flaps, full door to door floor mat, and bed liner for the Ranger.

 

[trainman200]

Since I have both mats, the larger one that TS sells ($40.00) is 3/4" thick, the smaller ($25.00) one is 5/8" thick. I used the smaller one for the bed mat and mud guards, do note it does cut pretty easy with a sharp box knife and a metal straight edge. Due note that a smaller mat will not make a bed mat and the two rear mud guards, you will have to buy two, used the TS coupons and save $5.00 on each. I personally would not recommend the large mat, it is too heavy and really bulky to move around, you will see when trying to move it.

John

 

[trailcutter]

I'm going to make a set with the mat sold at Tractor Supply, the smaller one 36"x48" if I remember, it's what I used for my bed mat. I was thinking of using the push pins that they use in automotive splash guards under the wheels, these push in from the outside and to remove you twist the center and the center pin pops out to release, sold at all auto parts stores. Make sure you drill the holes the correct size to prevent the pins from being too loose. At the top mount I'm using 1" aluminum angle and stainless nuts and bolts, with large fender washers so the bolts and nuts won't pull into the mat material.

John

that is one thing I miss about my Kubota as it had fenders and mudflaps,with polaris you get four wheels and an engine and you have to make a machine out of the rest of it.

 

[Straega]

Just found a company (cold as steel) that makes a full set for both 2015 570 midsize models. They are a bit pricy but look good. If anyone is looking to just buy some.

Still think I'll try to fab some up. A bit more fun that way!

 

[alloutdoors]

Just found a company (cold as steel) that makes a full set for both 2015 570 midsize models. They are a bit pricy but look good. If anyone is looking to just buy some.

Still think I'll try to fab some up. A bit more fun that way!

I used rear mud flaps from Rural King (24" by 36") and they are about 1/4" thick, just firm enough to work and not too heavy. Here is the finished product http://www.prcforum.com/forum/108-mid-size-rangers/59993-finished-rear-mud-flaps.html