Mule Pro-FXT must haves

[TX83]

In the next few weeks, I am going to purchase a buddy’s stock 2023 Ranch edition. He decided he wants a tractor and wants to sell the Mule to free up some cash.
Should not be taking it anywhere serious, just around our land and maybe some easy trails with the family. My 4 year old son is the most excited. I am going to get some CV guards as they seem to be pretty vulnerable. No lift for the foreseeable future. I want to drive it and play with it to see if it is lacking any capabilities I need.
What are any must have or must do’s for these things. I tend to keep things, so any preventative maintenance items that y’all would suggest?

[TeamAmerica]

Seatbelt limiter bypass, slime for the tires, hood scoop is a nice add for heat disappation.

[Huntindad]

get an 8" extension for the receiver hitch. Side mirrors are nice if you are county/neighborhood roads. Also, just backing up in general. Hood scoop is nice. Be mindful of running in high vs. low range. Seat covers if you will have dogs in it. Enjoy.

[rjet]

You might want to reconsider a lift eventually. The mules have unadjustable A-arms and have a negative camber that will wear insides of front tires. Being mostly offroad it may not affect you too much but would pay attention. I put a 3 inch lift (advice from Kawasaki dealer) on my ranch and fixed that issue, a lot cheaper than aftermarket adjustable a-arms.

[bloodtrailer28]

Lift would be my number one thing I'd do to an fxt. We had one for several years and absolutely loved it but a lift is a must imo.

[mooney_ag]

Windshield was first for me. Then came a fuse kit to add winch light bar on front and light pods on rear. Wired a switch for road feeder too. Seat covers and mirrors. Underseat. storage. Would like an add a flip up seat for easier access.

would like to add a more solid roof. Mine is stock and damaged due to towing backwards a few times. Also would like a flatbed on rear for a little more hauling area.

Have not added lift or tires and haven’t needed too.

[texaspyro21]

Lift so it doesn’t high center on everything and a roof that’s not the factory plastic one. The factory one dumps water on the front seat passengers.

[BRUTE 23]

Aftermarket tires would be the first thing. The stock tires are trash.

I like the tough country bumpers for tie on points, the receiver, and protecting the front.

The spring kits are pretty nice. They give it a lot better throttle response.

I've put the HD springs on ours because they are super soft from factory. No way I would put a lift on. They do make some nice aftermarket shocks that can raise it a little of need be.

[Chew]

I drive mine through some rough woods and work it hard. Never high centered. I added a 12" light bar on the front bumper and two side "work lights" on the roll bar. Mine has a storage box under the seat. Lots of tools. Got a milk crate in the bed with more tools and straps. Big tow strap on the back headache rack. Rubber mat bedliner. Rearview mirrow that I ziptied to the front rollbar under the roof. Roof, windshield with folding 1/4 at the bottom. Hood vent thingy is next to get the heat off my legs.

Video of my lights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilTT...ch%26Homestead

[Palmetto]

Flat bed! Best thing I ever did to mine.

[TeamAmerica]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1673128456240623/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

Here's a pretty good group on FB. Lots of good info.

Chew is pretty much an admin of this group!

Mine 2023 has about 5 hours on it so I'm just getting figured out what I want to do to mine. I also want a headache for some tool storage.

[Chance Love]

Get the lift. If it is going to go off the pavement, get the lift. And replace the tires. Kanati Mongrels are a great tire. I use Berryman’s Tire Sealer. Don’t get the green crap. I replaced my factory roof with a custom one from Triple C. Had him extend the front a good ways so water doesn’t drip on our legs. Get a hitch extension. Mine almost always has a hitch carrier on it. Front and rear replacement bumpers. I opted for a carry basket instead of a windshield. I might wish I had a windshield one or two days a year but I use that carry basket every day. I keep a feeder on the front. About a year ago I replaced the rear A arms to allow for bigger tires. 30x10x14’s are what I’m running now and it rides REALLY good. One other tip, please do yourself (and anyone who rides with you) a favor and do NOT fill the tires up to the max on air. Mine have less than 5lbs and it’s like riding on a cloud. Almost without exception, every time I ride with anyone else they have too much air in the tires making it ride rough, and brand of machine doesn’t matter.

There’s more but that should get you going.

[DWS]

Regular maintenance as oil changes and air filter. Especially the air filter, the location is terrible on Mule pro and can really mess up the motor. Keep records of maintenance also. Currently getting new motor in mine due to air box not filtering properly. Rings went bad. But Kawasaki decided to replace motor instead of repair it. Good on them. Hood scoop, windshield and roof to start. Lift or winch if you don’t lift it. High centers easy. Rear light for backing at night.

[Palmetto]

You can get a good 2" of lift just going to 28" tires, but you will have to change the rear A-arms. Pretty easy task with basic tools. Also a good idea to install a clutch kit with the tire size upgrade. Also easy to install.

I have driven all over some rough rocky arizona back country elk hunting with my setup, and had no issues.

[Chompers]

I’m going to look into getting a hood scoop