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XOP Platform kits?

I also would benefit from boots with a stiffer sole. I have muck Boots now. A little more rigidity would distribute that weight more. And wouldn't you know it, I tore a hole in my muck Boots a few weeks ago.
 
I have a lot of experience with ameristeps. I find them comfortable and easy to use. I really like them and still own about 20 or 30 even though I haven't touched them in a year.

However, the platform is a different animal all together. It's the difference in a corvette and a ferrari. Both go really fast and are better than a Subaru, but the ferrari is hands down the better machine. This is coming from a guy who only drove corvettes for the last 5 years.
 
Erniepower said:
first requirement of any vehicle I buy. "where will I put the deer?" if I can't answer that, I move on.
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I had a fj cruiser for 8 years. At the beginning I was hauling deer up into the back, and we even hauled my bear up into it. Once I shot a buck that was almost 200 pounds dressed, my brother and I struggled to get it up in there and I figured there was no way I could do it by myself. The hitch carriers intrigued me but I didn't want it to get in my way while I was getting ready in the back, so I found a front mount hitch. I traded in for a 4runner in the spring and a front mount hitch was my first purchase for it. I ride around with the carrier on the front all of hunting season. I get a lot of looks, but it works perfectly and it was one of my best ideas!
 
g2outdoors said:
I have a lot of experience with ameristeps. I find them comfortable and easy to use. I really like them and still own about 20 or 30 even though I haven't touched them in a year.

However, the platform is a different animal all together. It's the difference in a corvette and a ferrari. Both go really fast and are better than a Subaru, but the ferrari is hands down the better machine. This is coming from a guy who only drove corvettes for the last 5 years.
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Glad I skipped the Corvette and went straight to a Ferrari. Got Ernies platform. And a Ram for hauling deer dodge type ram


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redsquirrel said:
I had a fj cruiser for 8 years. At the beginning I was hauling deer up into the back, and we even hauled my bear up into it. Once I shot a buck that was almost 200 pounds dressed, my brother and I struggled to get it up in there and I figured there was no way I could do it by myself. The hitch carriers intrigued me but I didn't want it to get in my way while I was getting ready in the back, so I found a front mount hitch. I traded in for a 4runner in the spring and a front mount hitch was my first purchase for it. I ride around with the carrier on the front all of hunting season. I get a lot of looks, but it works perfectly and it was one of my best ideas!
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Yep, I drove a s10 blazer zr2 for the longest time and had no issues. Until I shot my first decent buck and had to load it on the roof myself. That sucked. I ended up using the truck and a rope to hoist the deer into a tree and tie off with a second rope. Then drive under the deer and lower it onto the truck.

Traded that blazer for a couple guns and bought a traditional truck. (Bought an avalanche first and hated it then traded it in for an f150).

Loading deer is much easier now and hauling my 4 wheeler is a lot easier.

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I have a buddy that routinely loads deer into the back of his Honda CRX hatchback. It is the most ridiculous looking thing you have ever seen. Lays a trash bag down and stuffs the deer in. Wow I have some special friends.
 
Me in college. The Tempo didn't have much for trunk space.

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bowhunter15 said:
Me in college. The Tempo didn't have much for trunk space.

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Lmao I had the same car but in light blue. Man that car was frigging ugly but I could still pick up chicks.

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Here's a quick pic I took of a finished kit.
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Looks awesome!! Wish I didn't spend all day trying to source these parts before I found this thread!!

How far down from the top of the post are you putting the platform? Any reason for that dimension? Thanks!
 
I'll get a measurement for you. Basically trial and error. I drilled a bunch of holes 1" apart on the tube and tried to find the location where the top stayed attached best and the bottom bracket didn't bend

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Erniepower said:
I'll get a measurement for you. Basically trial and error. I drilled a bunch of holes 1" apart on the tube and tried to find the location where the top stayed attached best and the bottom bracket didn't bend

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Awesome, thanks!!
 
huck72412 said:
I have a buddy that routinely loads deer into the back of his Honda CRX hatchback. It is the most ridiculous looking thing you have ever seen. Lays a trash bag down and stuffs the deer in. Wow I have some special friends.
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I'm driving a ford escape now. I've had been using an one of those extra long totes to put deer in for now but I broke it hauling my last deer out so I think I'm going to move to one of those heavy duty game sleds. Keeps the blood out of the inside and makes it a little easier to get it into the car. Just prop one end up on the tailgate and lift the other side and shove it in there. Has anyone tried using body bags?
 
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