[jaybey]

I am still looking for a lockable tool box for the tiny bed in my 23 XP2 that leave room for a spare tire and a cooler. What are you folks using and do you have pictures? Thanks for reading.

 

[Renob4x4]

Forget the spare tire and just carry a plug kit and an air source. Then you will have plenty of room for a toolbox.

If you must carry a spare, there are a few alternatives to mounting it in the bed.

 

[Buelligan666]

I have a Ryfab bed cover. Turns the whole bed into lockable storage. I also stopped carrying a spare. Too much weight and no way to mount it low, which increases center of gravity.

 

[Bath_Salt_Hero]

No spare. Have patched a cracked rim, not on my machine, with a potato chip bag & JB weld, held air for over 20 miles. You just need a comprehensive tool kit.

 

[jaybey]

Took some of your advice and dumped the spare tire and bought a good tire repair kit and some patches. Then I bought a Milwaukee tool box that I currently have ratchet strapped in the bed. I am thinking of getting the custom made mount.

 

[General John]

I know this is personal preference, but I like having the convenience of a spare. Everyone knows that you get a flat at the most inconvenient time ie… close to dark or dark in the pouring rain etc. I would rather be able to change my tire and deal with the flat back at the house, camp, truck etc. i do carry plugs and tire repair stuff but would rather just change the tire and go…again this is my preference.
Couple pictures of my set up…it works for me…
Just noticed one of my pictures has no spare in it but you get the idea.

 

[Fyrewil]

I know this is personal preference, but I like having the convenience of a spare. Everyone knows that you get a flat at the most inconvenient time ie… close to dark or dark in the pouring rain etc. I would rather be able to change my tire and deal with the flat back at the house, camp, truck etc. i do carry plugs and tire repair stuff but would rather just change the tire and go…again this is my preference.
Couple pictures of my set up…it works for me…
Just noticed one of my pictures has no spare in it but you get the idea.
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Curious about the upside-down ammo box?

 

[Papermaker]

Some combo of this..not sure yet.

 

[General John]

Curious about the upside-down ammo box?

No real reason other than that one fits in there real tight because of the handle on top so if I flip it over the handle fits right in the grove in the center of the bed and makes it nice and snug.

 

[Biffdotorg]

Maybe these were mentioned, but if you search UTV Box at Tractor supply, these come up. With the polaris specific lock-n-ride plugs. 36qt makes a good cooler, or great lockable toolbox. And they don't have the expensive "polaris tax" They actually stock quad boss diamond plate boxes too. Great selection at Tractor supply.

Tractor Supply 26 in. x 15.75 in. UTV Storage Box at Tractor Supply Co.

 

[Papermaker]

Maybe these were mentioned, but if you search UTV Box at Tractor supply, these come up. With the polaris specific lock-n-ride plugs. 36qt makes a good cooler, or great lockable toolbox. And they don't have the expensive "polaris tax" They actually stock quad boss diamond plate boxes too. Great selection at Tractor supply.

Tractor Supply 26 in. x 15.75 in. UTV Storage Box at Tractor Supply Co.

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Too bad they didn’t go the the floor tho…

 

[Biffdotorg]

Too bad they didn’t go the the floor tho…

I saw that too, and my only possible explanation may be to work in multiple vehicles. As the depth of the bed may be different from General, RZR, Ranger, but it may work in all three.

 

[Papermaker]

I saw that too, and my only possible explanation may be to work in multiple vehicles. As the depth of the bed may be different from General, RZR, Ranger, but it may work in all three.

Makes sense. Always add something to the bottom…