Project ZU: Rear Tire Carrier

[VXorado]

now we need to go test it out, come spring.

On a side note, i might need to meet up with you before may to do some testing with fitting your tires on my Runner and see what happens (i got a hold of a saw and would LOVE 35's)

Nice, get those 35s Jack

I would like to take a trail run before Moab to make sure everything is ready for summer fun.

On a side note my next project will work on Yotas too. Belt driven on board air system with a york compressor powerful enough to fill large tires quickly, have constant air & run air tools anywhere. I'll make a VX engine bracket for those interested & we could probably fab something for your engine too.

[pbkid]

Nice, get those 35s Jack

I would like to take a trail run before Moab to make sure everything is ready for summer fun.

On a side note my next project will work on Yotas too. Belt driven on board air system with a york compressor powerful enough to fill large tires quickly, have constant air & run air tools anywhere. I'll make a VX engine bracket for those interested & we could probably fab something for your engine too.

hmm, interesting. I was looking into a smittybuilt or arb for the two air tanks i currently have. But they are both electrical.

guess we will see what you come up with.

[WRBSTI]

I just saw this in person and WOW! It really does look stock and makes it very aggressive, especially with the hi-lift jack behind it. Well done!

[VXorado]

I just saw this in person and WOW! It really does look stock and makes it very aggressive, especially with the hi-lift jack behind it. Well done!

Thanks, it was nice meeting another local VXer. That good looking ebony you have should scoot once you get the V8 installed

We put off the VX Denver meet from December, maybe we could try again before the Moab trip?

[vt_maverick]

Thanks, it was nice meeting another local VXer. That good looking ebony you have should scoot once you get the V8 installed

We put off the VX Denver meet from December, maybe we could try again before the Moab trip?

Let me know if you guys do this, I'll be flying through Denver on the 13th and 17th of February if you'd be up for something then.

[2Bonthewater]

that looks badass.........

I have no skills.......
stock4Life

I think the wife has put 1000 miles on the VX.........i'm such a noob

[JHarris1385]

Wow, looks great!

[Ldub]

WOW..this is .......

Love it.

Jo

Dude... thats just... dude.......

I want....

Looks great. the black looks really good too. and this should be alot more solid than mine. I'll definitely be looking for an extra door to do something similar (preferably closer than Colorado) when I get some time.

Nice job

X 2...

VERY well done Sir...

Best idea I've seen in a while...

[Robbomaz]

Excuse the hijack, but where can I get on of those big outline style Isuzu badgeroonies? Like the ZU here but with the ISU as well?
Would look good on the bum of my Jackadeo Frankentruck

[VX KAT]

Excuse the hijack, but where can I get on of those big outline style Isuzu badgeroonies? Like the ZU here but with the ISU as well?
Would look good on the bum of my Jackadeo Frankentruck

You can get it thru Merlin (Isuzu), think they are around $75 USD. I got one for a Russian VXer a couple of months ago and they were available. Let me know if you want me to order one and get it to you.

[VXorado]

Excuse the hijack, but where can I get on of those big outline style Isuzu badgeroonies? Like the ZU here but with the ISU as well?
Would look good on the bum of my Jackadeo Frankentruck

I pulled the ZU from my old door rather than buy a new set. They were a real PITA to remove & glue to the new door but worth it .

[vxcp]

Awesome work! *I want*

[WormGod]

Got any pics of the exterior of the hatch without the tire mounted? Curious to see what you did to mask the butchery that needed to be done.

[CoastieCosta567]

"SICK", I love it bro. Great Job. Love the black also. Again,

[pbkid]

Jon- the rear door looks great, but im just curious, are you going to build some additional protection over that gas tank? it looks like it hangs down quite a bit more than factory because of the body lift.

I realize with bigger tires, it will touch less often, and the OD of the tire is technically closer to the rear of the vehicle, but it just looks vulnerable?

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