FJ40 1977 Jerry Can Carrier (1 Viewer)

[Aussie Alaskan]

Thought I'd pass along my most recent modification to the forum. It turned out great and can be easily replicated if others want to do the same thing. Or better yet, share what you've done and show us all a better way.

I basically took a 1970s early style spare tire carrier and stripped it down. Then I welded a steel basket together and bolted it to the spare tire carrier plate using the existing mounting holes.

Welded a couple of connection points onto my frame/basket and used a simple ratchet strap to hold a couple 20L/5G NATO fuel cans.

Reinforced the top hinge area where it bolts to the body with some 16 gauge steel plating.

All new SS hardware for corrosion resistance and grade 8 bolts for where the my frame meets the old spare tire carrier plate.

Some self etching primer and POR rust inhibiting paint and it's pretty much ready to go.

Let me know your thoughts.

 

[Aussie Alaskan]

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[Aussie Alaskan]

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[clrussell]

I like this. Simple and effective

 

[Soberacho]

Outstanding work!

 

[rickpaw]

I'm doing something similar as well.

 

[cruiserkev]

I did this years ago to hold a single Jerry can and a spare parts ammo box. Works extremely well.


Edit - Not the best picture ever but it gives you an idea of how mine turned out.

 

[Aussie Alaskan]

I did this years ago to hold a single Jerry can and a spare parts ammo box. Works extremely well.


Edit - Not the best picture ever but it gives you an idea of how mine turned out.

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Very nice

I should have added space for a big ammo can too. I've got access to several of the tall mark 19 grenade cans.

Hmm.

Thinking...

Got any other/better photos?

 

[cruiserkev]

Very nice

I should have added space for a big ammo can too. I've got access to several of the tall mark 19 grenade cans.

Hmm.

Thinking...

Got any other/better photos?

Here's a couple from this summer when I was preparing for a wheeling trip. Works great with the ambulance doors or even my home made tailgate. Only drawback I have found is the kids can't let themselves out the back when the hardtop is on and I either have to open the Jerry can holder for them or let them climb over the front seats.