Project ZU: Rear Tire Carrier

[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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[VXorado]

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.

I'll take a picture this weekend for you & Ala5ka

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?

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.

[pbkid]

knowing you, i figured you had something brewing, i was just curious if it was re-designing the brackets or a new skid plate....

[VXorado]

knowing you, i figured you had something brewing, i was just curious if it was re-designing the brackets or a new skid plate....

So many projects, so few days to Moab