Had been doing my research and decided the asked amount for a spare tire mounted gas can assembly was unreasonably priced. Decided to fabricate my own holder, with a few modifications to both add strength and ease removal over the models I have seen.
Started out with some 16 guage squeare tubing and some creative cutting.
Cage welded and cross braces tacked in place. Perfect fit for a 5 gallon Blitz metal gas can.
Finished product before polishing welds and paint application.
Final finished product, minus installed strap and turnbuckle to hold can down.
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Updated with pictures of the turnbuckle and can in palce
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That is way cool. I wish at times I could do something like that. Even be able to make something out of metal would be nice. Good Job. You going to make a bunch and sell them?
That is way cool. I wish at times I could do something like that. Even be able to make something out of metal would be nice. Good Job. You going to make a bunch and sell them?
I was thinking about it, but the amount of care and detail I put into the things I fabricate it would not be cost effective, as I could not sell it for the amount of time I put into it. Plus, I like the idea of having mods all over my car I know no one else has... selfish much???
My first welder was a cheap couple hundred dollar model I picked up at home depot. Runs .30 or .25 flux cored wire, very ****ty to weld with, but it will get the job done. Step up to a gas MIG welder, and you will be very happy.
Awesome Job! I also wish I could weld. Last time I welded anything was in high school and the final results looked like an incredibly large pile of bird $hit.
That is way cool. I wish at times I could do something like that. Even be able to make something out of metal would be nice. Good Job. You going to make a bunch and sell them?
I was thinking about it, but the amount of care and detail I put into the things I fabricate it would not be cost effective, as I could not sell it for the amount of time I put into it. Plus, I like the idea of having mods all over my car I know no one else has... selfish much???
We bought a 2012 Trail Teams 18 months ago but have yet to modify it for offroading. Wheeler Pass in southern Nevada is typical of the terrain we're interested in exploring. Looking for advice on lifting (if necessary, then how and how high), and what the stock clearance is now as unmodified...
Im absolutely in love with these bumpers but I can't seem to find them anywhere? Any help with identification and purchasing options would be appreciated.
Thanks!
what is recommended to do with the little bulge that covered the body mount after you chop it? I've seen some pics where it was left out, one person cut it, I just smashed it down after heating it up in front of my shop heater, but don't think it's going to stay smashed. Someone told me I needed...
Completed install of the Jmax snorkel to complement the AFE CAI w/ spacer and high tuck cutback exhaust. It really compliments the whole system. Really smooth revs all the way up to cruising speed. Engine is quieter too, besides it looks cool!
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