Homebrew Gas Can Mount
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From: Harleysville, PA
Year: 1998
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From: Newport, pa
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
did the thought of, when you open your hatch the gas can needs to come off cross your mind? haha, it looks good tho, but I wouldnt open the trunk without taking it off, might leak and eat your paint
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From: Virginia Beach
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
thank you captain obvious, yes it did occur to me that the can will be coming off when i open the hatch. i'll just unstrap it when i want it off. my shocks can barely hold up the hatch as it is ... hmm maybe i should come up with a 'gas can ejecto' button.
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From: Southeast Ohio
Year: 1995
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Looks good ! But just outta curiosity, is it legal? I mean, if ya got hit in the rear (Hope ya don't) I would think it could cause some major trouble. But that's just the 'Dad' in me.....
I guess if I did something like that I'd have to go with the 'Shmo' route....sorry bud, but it DOES look good!
I guess if I did something like that I'd have to go with the 'Shmo' route....sorry bud, but it DOES look good!
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From: Virginia Beach
Year: 1999
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nah i dont have a lock on it yet. i'm still trying to find a good sturdy strap to use that has a way to tighten and lock it. i want it free too.
and the whole legal comment, i know quadratec sells a gas can mount that hooks up directly to those rear tire mounts leaving the gas can hangin' out the back... but then again maybe those are meant just for offroadn'
i think ima have to look into it. i can't afford any tickets.
and the whole legal comment, i know quadratec sells a gas can mount that hooks up directly to those rear tire mounts leaving the gas can hangin' out the back... but then again maybe those are meant just for offroadn'
i think ima have to look into it. i can't afford any tickets.
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From: Virginia Beach
Year: 1999
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oh and i have a 3.5'' tuff country lift sittin in my apartment right now but i gotta wait on my buddy to help me put it on. i live in an apt and do not have my own garage
if i had a garage my xj would probably look like an abomination lol
if i had a garage my xj would probably look like an abomination lol
#43
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From: Shenandoah Valley, VA
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I had this exact idea last night before searching it on here. I was thinking, if the can is empty most of the time its a non issue. My hatch props could easily hold an empty can up there. So I could have the look when I want and the function when I need. I never wheel anywhere that I even come close to needing extra fuel though...so my GF is giving me **** for going to a bunch of trouble to be a 'poser.' How badly does it rattle?
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From: Virginia Beach
Year: 1999
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it does not rattle. i can see the top of the handle through my rear windshield, besides that i can't tell that its there. good luck making your own
Last edited by cherkee ed; 04-15-2010 at 10:39 PM.