Project ZU: Rear Tire Carrier

[Triathlete]

With the body lift you need to find a way to lift the gas tank...it really hangs down and is more noticeable without the hump.

[VXorado]

With the body lift you need to find a way to lift the gas tank...it really hangs down and is more noticeable without the hump.

Late to the Party

Its on my list.

I've been waiting for Tom4bren's custom hitch to become available. The design is a perfect way to protect the gas tank.

In addition, I want to raise the gas tank 2-3" so I have more rear ground clearance. It shouldn't be too difficult.

Here's a pic of Matt's Trooper from Indy4x for reference. With the skid plate off I should be able to cut the 2 inner mounts & weld the tank higher. Looks to be a fairly easy project & the result will look much better with a tucked gas tank. I also need to make a rear bumper plate to cover up the frame below the cladding.

[Triathlete]

Fashionably Late to the Party

Fixed it for you

[tom4bren]

With the skid plate off I should be able to cut the 2 inner mounts & weld the tank higher. Looks to be a fairly easy project & the result will look much better with a tucked gas tank.

A little more than that. IIRC, the shield at the back of the tank is welded to the tank and to the rear crossmember. That's a cutting/welding job that a pro would hesitate on. It can be done but be careful. Don't want to lose any family members in a blaze of glory.