Mud-and-Guts 450 Rhino

Big-R wrote:

Neal, I would hate to know the price tag on that machine

I'll never tell.......

Big-R wrote:

Looking good Bro!!!!!

Thanks bro,

KentT wrote:

That's like you never want to know the REAL cost of all those shoes (or clothes) in the Missus' closet...

The miss ain't got many clothes in the closet A snow globe busted and took care of most of that.... Now we got to refill it.....

does the safari rack block your vision any?

spud wrote:

does the safari rack block your vision any?

No not really. I took it off this past weekend because it was sitting on my new lights when the lid was opened but I couldn't tell much difference. Depending on how you stack your cargo that is, if you stack it tall right in front of the driver you could block your vision...

Mud-and-Guts wrote:

Big-R wrote:

Neal, I would hate to know the price tag on that machine

I'll never tell.......

That is alright. I have a good idea.......

Big-R wrote:

That is alright. I have a good idea.......

I bet you ain't even close.....lol


Got out yesterday and replaced both lower ball joints due to them having busted boots( that lasted only a very very few miles) along with installed a few stickers on the hood...

Heres a few Pictures...

dude, you have hood pins?
just how fast does your rhino go

Not fast enough...lol

The Pro Armor Safari rack came with a underhood support for the additional weight of the rack and accessories, I left the support when I removed the rack. The hood pins are part of that setup, the four bolts you see are the bolts that was used to mount the underhood support to the hood.

moto92 wrote:

dude, you have hood pins?
just how fast does your rhino go

That 450 will sure go! I was behind him for a while a brimstone and the 450 was slingin some mud

For those who ask about my Pro-Armor bumper they are now half price on the Pro Armor website for 150$...... From the right dealer you may be able to get it less but here is the direct link http://www.proarmor.com/store/index.php?cPath=806_781_606_607

After much search and consideration I could not find a spare tire carrier that suited my needs and looks so I decided Yesterday I was going to build my own.... I got out this afternoon and made some shape out of my idea.... I went with this design because I have always loved the Baja Trucks plus it goes with the theme of my bike.. I have not smoothed the welds nor slapped some paint on it yet but this will give you an idea....

With this design I have not had to drill any holes in the bed ( I may but not yet) I am currently using the stock lower cargo hook bolts and the tailgate strap bolt.... I appears to be very strong(before removing and welding up I basically jumped up and down on it with no issues nor movement).

The center brace has been moved and centered since this picture was taken..



This will give you an idea of how it mounts...



I made the bar the tire attaches to movable for the use of different offset wheels( so you can keep the tire as low as possible)... It uses two lug nuts to mount..



The next few pictures are of the tire mounted.





This is a picture of the unit removed.... If I might add it is easily removed just remove the 6 bolts and lift strait up and out....



If you have any ideas or suggestions I would love to hear them...

Great fab work Neil! But I might try making it where the spare tire stands up a little more to give a little more cargo bed room, but you might have it setting down so you can see behind you easier.........But it's looking good!

smith700 wrote:

Great fab work Neil! But I might try making it where the spare tire stands up a little more to give a little more cargo bed room, but you might have it setting down so you can see behind you easier.........But it's looking good!

Thanks bro,


As for cargo room I could have moved it outward or up for more room but I tried to keep it as far inward and low as possible that's why I put the cooler in the bed and built around it. More room could be had without raising the tire by moving it backwards but that would yield more weight transfer to the rear.

Here's a few pictures when everything is painted and mounted... If this does good I think I will be putting some kind of bed liner coating on it like the herculiner I used on the bed so it will be durable and match..

This is with the bed at full tilt.








On a side note I also replaced rear bearings on both sides today...

Added some synthetic rope from KFI to my winch this weekend..

It has a 1/4 inch diameter and 50ft long amsteel blue with a break rating of 7700lbs....

Hey M&G was that your picture in the June issue of ATV & SXS magizine I picked up today? I think I recognize the shot.

gstaats wrote:

Hey M&G was that your picture in the June issue of ATV & SXS magizine I picked up today? I think I recognize the shot.

I was thinking it was the May issue but yea it is n there.... I think they just have six issues a year....

My video may also be on utvweekly.com later this week.... I think she said it would post Thursday...

Your a star

very nice job on the carrier man. its something thats been on my list too.

Thanks guys, sorry for the late replies been a little busy lately....

I did get out today and swap back to the grim reaper Diablo combo, one of the motogrips went flat on last Saturdays night ride due to a sidewall puncture.. I also replaced all brake pads front and rear....

Ah shoot....don't you hate it when that happens!!

And Now in Black!

Mud-and-Guts who made your doors I like to get something like that for my ride

plumber wrote:

Mud-and-Guts who made your doors I like to get something like that for my ride

Mine are Sizemik's modular kit!! The only thing about them is they come with soft covers which will wear if you ride the mud and woods, my soft covers lasted one winter and I ruined them.. I am thinking about making a set of aluminum skins for mine...

I have the J-Strong's and I love them. With the latches they send, the doors will open when you hit bumps in the trail. So I made my own, they never open now. The price has also came down a lot on these too!!

Now in white Carbon Fiber with Maier's custom hood...






Here's a close up picture for detail..