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???
Might be normal but wanted to check with the rest of you...
While driving down the road and shifting from 2H to 4H (usually going around 30-40mph) sometime it wont engage or disengage for miles going down a straight road even when I pull to a stop and continue driving. But when parked on the...
Does anyone know who makes a passenger side engine compartment compressor mount for the ARB Dual compressor? Looking to mount a compressor and manifold kit over there in a 2011 FJ.
Thanks!
Well I finally started building a new rear bumper . I started with a to scale mock up . Taking my time but so far I am really happy. This will be a high clearance rear bumper
I have an Expedition One rear swing out bumper and want to add the Geri Plate (To add Rotopax) but am unsure the Geri plate will fit with 35 inch tire on the swing out??
Anyone done it?
Thx
Mike
Yesterday I had the opportunity to install some brand new skid plates from Ricochet Offroad right here in Utah. Just figured I would mention a couple notes about the install process to help those doing future installs.
So the instructions are pretty good that they give you but one thing I am...
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