I think the heat of the engine makes that happen. I have a raised panel in mine then a storage box on that, It can be a pain to get out thats for sure, I gently pry it up. hope this helps, try pushing up from underneath if you can.

 

Mine does the same thing. Get it hot and then add water to the bed. They get stuck mostly due to dirt and when heated, the rubber is more pliable and the water works as a lubricant.

 

I would try soapy water, maybe some dish soap and a hair dryer.

 

I used the flat, wedge type crowbar and gently persuade it out.

 

Keep in mind, the clamps deform the rubber donuts so they swell, wedge, and lock the box in the bed.

I always have to use a flat prybar to get them out.

You can spray them with silicone in an effort to make them a little easier to get out.

But usually they're just a PITA.

Pirate

 

Thanks for the tips guys! I'll try letting it warm up and then hit it with the soapy water. I did tighten the nuts on the bottom of those plugs when I first got it. Basically so I can just barely push the levers down, thinking I would get the best and tightest hold down. Maybe I went too far. Kinda ruins the "lock and ride" benefit if I can't take the darn thing off!

 

Yup, you may have them a bit tight!

But when they dry out, it can still be a PITA to get them out.

Thinking about it, perhaps a thin layer of grease on the rubbers before you shove them down into the bed. It won't dry out, and should stay "greasy". Perhaps easier to get out.

Just a thought.

Pirate

 

Another trick that works for me is lifting it straight up

I open the lid grab each side in the middle and lift

My problem is mine is so heavy and I hate to have to unload every thing to take it out of the bed

 

Tom,

That's my issue as well...I carry enough in it to rebuild the machine...

So I've gotten the canvas bags from Duluth Trading and compartmentalize things in them...then at least its a pile of canvas bags not a whole pile of stuff!!

LOL!!

Pirate

 

Great minds think alike

Here is most of what I carry in my L&R notice the canvas bags, I like the way they compress and conform to the rest of the junk I keep in there

 

Tom,

You're going to have to get with the program....

Here's my post on what I carry with me...and I've added a couple of items since I posted this:

http://www.rzrforums.net/general-rzr-discussion/133618-what-i-carry-me-pirate-style.html

These are the canvas bags I carry so much in. Dang near bullet proof and you get one of each size in an order...

Fire Hose Small Parts Bag - Duluth Trading

Pirate

 

Josh did you get the box off?

 

No haven't tried yet. Was going to over the weekend, then got busy. Hopefully tonight i'll give it a try.

 

My does the same thing. I use a small pry bar, it works well. I also use a little rim grease on the inserts in the bed, it makes it easer for the next time you pull box out.

 

Ok, got the darn thing off last night. Was able to reach 3 out of 4 from underneath with a soapy water mix. Combined with pry bar, got it off. Took a couple pictures of the rubber bushings and the "permanent" deformation they have.

 

Dam you sure had that tight, those things hold better than you think. Well now you know how tight to get them next time ,

 

Yeah I guess! I'll have to back those nuts off a bit. Thanks for all the help everyone!:clap:

 

Whew, I guess back them off a bit.

Try this, take a lock n ride clamp out of the LNR box. With the nut loose, insert the clamp in the bed and fold it over...can you pull it out?

If yes, tighten the nut one turn and try again...you'll figure out at what point the clamp won't pull out.

And, no bouncing around on the trail won't allow them to come out,

Should make it a whole lot easier to take your LNR box out of the bed!!

Just a thought,

Pirate

 

And that is a good thought

They don't need to be clamped too tight

I put my box in one time and forgot to clamp it, we hit a desert trail at about 50 mph and it was pretty rough.

I could tell when we stopped that it bounced up and down a little bit, but i think i would have to roll for it to come out.