Justin,
I've been running into the same exact thing with my TJ. I know I'm going to have to get a tire carrier for the back, but most of the ones I've seen stick out a lot. I'd rather have the gas cans on the side of the tire, orsomething. The gap caused by the gas cans doesn't look too great. But I like bulletproof MFG, and it looks great, and I got a lot of good comments on it, so I think I'm going to just suck it up and put the cans behind the tire. Let me know if you find one that doesn't. like within the next 2 weeks good luck

"Roads? Where we're going; we don't need...roads"
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http://www.trailquest.com/bumper/swing_rear.shtml

Here's another tire rack and bumper combo, without gas can mounts. Maybe there would be a way to hook them up with a strap or something, oh well

"Roads? Where we're going; we don't need...roads"
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The only problem I can see with mounting stuff on my Jeep, is people would steal it.
Hell I don't even have a fire-extinguisher cause if I did, someone would just jack it.

Do you think insurance will cover the carb if it some how "teleports" behind the tires of a 350 with dualies?

 

Ya I guess it would be possible to rig something up to mount the cans the other way on the Bulletproof as well. The bent tube is about the height of the can. Maybe you could fit cans beside the tire if they were oriented the other way. I'll only be running a 33".

Now that I think about it, I have to believe that Bulletproof has had this request before. Maybe they have a mod they can make to accomodate. Since you have to wait 7 weeks anyway, might as well ask the question.

Justin

84 CJ7 258 T18 2.5" lift 33x9.5" BFG A/T

 

Has anyone mounted a GI Folding shovel on the side/front of their Jeep?
My Sahara would look primo with it.

Do you think insurance will cover the carb if it some how "teleports" behind the tires of a 350 with dualies?

 

I have one of the shovels, but haven't mounted it yet on my TJ. I'm planning on rigging up something near the gas tank in back, if not, it'll go in my trunk

"Roads? Where we're going; we don't need...roads"
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I used to run and still have the mounts for a ditch shovel (three feet long with a square blade) on one side and a full size axe on my CJ5. I have locks that have hidden screws (behind the tools) to prevent random theft. I'll put them on and try to take some pics this week.

Fritz

Jeep...need I say more?

 

Currently I have my can mounted on my fenderwell up against the the roll bar. Works great for now. I just finished my rocker guards and started on my front bumper today. After i get the front bumper finished its on to the rear and then the spare tire carrier. I'll figure something out as far as the can goes. Maybe on the outside of the tire. Sometimes the simplest of things are too complicated.

97 TJ 4" Superlift, 33x9.5 BFG

79 CJ-5 2.5" Procomp, 31" Coop's, Lock Right up front

 

Infernozx What I did was to bunjie cord a GI folding shovel to my high lift jack.Mine is mounted on the rear.

 

Ya I've seen them on the back before, I wanted mine LandRover style, and strap it to the side.

Do you think insurance will cover the carb if it some how "teleports" behind the tires of a 350 with dualies?

 

try www.custom4x4fabrication.com i have their rear bumper/tire carrier/ trail rack and love it. the tire doesn't stick out too much either
joe

'92 YJ: 4.0 auto, 3.5" rusty's lift, 1" body, MORE greasable shackles(boomerangs in rear) K&N, rusty's hi-flow cat, 33"thornbirds

 

I like the idea of strapping the cans to the roll bar on the fender well. I don't run a back seat so it's all cargo anyway. Seems like it might even be a little safer than having them on the outside of the vehicle.

The shovel/axe mounts sound interesting also. I'm anxious to see the pix ExtinctJeep. Do companies still make these mounts?

Justin

84 CJ7 258 T18 2.5" lift 33x9.5" BFG A/T

 

I like a trail rack, above the spare tire, with the cans mounted to the side of the trail rack.

Mounting a can to the side of your jeep is not good. Makes tight trails harder, and would be the first thing to hit if you went on your side.

As far as safety goes, really, having it behind the tire is pretty safe. Probably the most safe, as it won't get crushed, as long as the spare tire mount holds up.

Good luck,
Pete

"Don't fall into the traps laid by society" -- Henry Lee Summer.

 

IMO, the better way to get more capacity is just to install a 20 or 26 gallon tank.

 

it's the look man! the look!

"Roads? Where we're going; we don't need...roads"
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Ya Jeez, I wasn't actually thinking about putting fuel in them.

Water maybe, but only as a weight distribution thing.

Do you think insurance will cover the carb if it some how "teleports" behind the tires of a 350 with dualies?

 

I like having external cans to give you more options. I like being able to stop and help someone who is out of gas. I also like having a supply for lawn mower, weed eater, fire starter fluid (camping), etc.

-raymo
4.6 Stroker Scrambler

 

You won't want them strapped behind you if you have a top on in the winter; the stench would drive you out. At All-4-fun this year some dude from AZ had jerry cans mounted just in front of his doors on either side of a CJ5; Bumpy road plus poor mount and one fell off; he ran over it; luckily it didn't leak, we poured the contents in the tank and I carried it back to camp for him (he had a top I didn't). Even with no top the fumes were "smellable" when I wasn't moving.

Max

82 CJ, some stuff stock, some stuff not
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
http://www.alpine14rs.org

 

My plan is to mount mine inside behind the front seats in the middle. I currently carry a one gallon plastic can on the floor behind the passenger seat but it can crack like my 1st one did and move around. I am going to be taking the back seat out and extending my custom lock box forward to hold more tools. I will just leave enought space between the front seats and the lock box to stand the gerry up and strap it in place. Then is is safe during a crash or rollover and is protected from the elements. I have never had a gas smell problem except when my 1st plastic one split. And the gerry seams to have an airtight seal. I have helped a few people who have run out of gas.

 

I'm not a fan of carrying gas cans inside the cab of a vehicle for a few reasons:
1. Fumes. They are more dangerous than the gas in liquid form. Flash point for fumes is -40F. That's pretty darned low. Even after refuling from the cans a slight spill will result in fumes. That may in an of itself not be dangerous, but it will give a Jeeper a roaring headache.
2. Accidents. In an accident I sure don't want 10 gal. of fuel inside the cab with me. IMHO that's askin' for trouble, and in some accidents it's trouble found.

Keep the Cans outside the tub, if they rupture there's less chance of immolation at the worst, severe burns at the least.

Me, when I mount mine, they're going to be painted the brightest red I can find. I'm also planning on DOT flamible labels for the cans, and one for the back of the Jeep. A fair warning ain't a bad idea for those idiot tail-gaters. You rear end me... you may die.... no bones about it.

 

very wise leve.. I like the decal idea with the cans. "get off my butt or else" lol

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foot MAY hit brake

"Roads? Where we're going; we don't need...roads"
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My mounts were home made using off-the-self Home Depot parts.

Unfortunatly, I have been away from my Jeep for about a month and haven't used the axe mount in over a year do to being stuck in a city. The lock is rusted shut and will need to be ground off. I plan to use a new weatherproof lock next time.

The axe main mount is basically a shed latch that I bent to shape around the axe handle. The front mount is a standard metal floor joint bracket that fit the axe head. Lastly, to secure the handle, I bought some velcro and screwed it to the tub.

The shovel mount is more involved and I am currently re-engineering it. It uses two velcro straps and a metal strip with foam inside (missing from pics) that holds the blade itself.

I have used both mounts for well over four years continuously. I only recently stopped since I live in a theft area. I have been saved more than a few times by these tools and I consider them a necessity.

Well, here are some shots of my poor baby. I could barely stand the sobbing from her (my Jeep) when I went out to take these pics as I have neglected her for so long.

Jeep...need I say more?

 

I'm with Will...though occasionally i will strp a plastic 6 gallon can down in my cj with the top off, the cj has a 22 gallon tank.. thats plenty for a whole weekend of wheeling..even with as much as i burn (trust me lots). the tj has a 19 gallon tank.... agan... more than enough...seems like my buddies with the external cans either had empty cans, or old gas, or rust in the cans, or water in the gas, or someone stole the gas out, and a lot of them rattle...

~~Elusive~~
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Hmm.

I live in a rough neighbourhood, I don't have time to go unlocking the Axe when I need it.

lol j/k

You could pull a Crocodile Dundee.
"That's not a knife, this is a Knife."

Do you think insurance will cover the carb if it some how "teleports" behind the tires of a 350 with dualies?