Is anyone out there working on a swing away tire,gas can,cooler type rear bumper. Would like to haul more gas without the weight on the rear door. Also I dont feel like hauling fuel on the roof rack or inside fj.
Swing away Tire Carrier?
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76FJ40 said:
You putting that on the
FJC?
Granger said:Easy there Felix
Granger, it just occured to me what you meant. I meant to ask Bob if that was going on his wife's
princess: ) FJ Cruiser. Not that the truck itself was (sissy or something). 
I dig the FJC.I thought maybe Ryan made one for the FJC.
Felix said:Granger, it just occured to me what you meant. I meant to ask Bob if that was going on his wife's
I thought maybe Ryan made one for the FJC.
either way, still funny
I talked to the guys at ARB the other day. They shipped their FJC down to AU'land in order to make a few more parts. The guy said, they are in the process of designing a rear bumper w/tire carrier. Probably about 6 months before we see anything.
I heard the same.
They are also redesigning the front bumper to fit better than the present ones.
The present ones were designed with no FJ at their disposal, and it does not quite fit right.
The newer ones will blend better with the FJs lines.
They are also redesigning the front bumper to fit better than the present ones.
The present ones were designed with no FJ at their disposal, and it does not quite fit right.
The newer ones will blend better with the FJs lines.
Corey said:
Hmm, interesting about the front as mine fits perfect and fits the body lines very well. The bumper is even molded around the plastic wheel well. I think Granger would agree. The guy at ARB told me that they measured the FJ, built the bumper in AU, flew it to the states along with the designer for fitting, then sent the designer home with changes. I'm of the understanding that the bumpers that arrived a few weeks ago incorporated his changes.
I was going to buy a rear bumper from a fab shop, but I think I'll wait the 6 mos. to see what comes out of ARB.
It could be they are all fixed now then.
The first ones that came out as seen on the SEMA rigs did not fit right.
The first ones that came out as seen on the SEMA rigs did not fit right.
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That tire carrier would make the fj squatt a little. That carrier should hold up to just about anything. Did you fab it yourself?
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inthewall said:
Is a rear carrier somthing that everyone really wonts? If so is it becuase of the extra capacity, or is there more to it. I've been thinking about making a rear bumper, but I haven't quite decided on a carrier yet. its seams as though the rear door/hinge set up is more than enough to handle a 33, or maby even a 35. I guess if you wonted to hold Jerry cans, and a highlift, but other than that is there any reason? I only ask becuase I tend to wont to make things as simple and user friendly as possible, but new and innovating. Because of how the door swings its going to make it a little tougher to break from the norm, but I've got some ideas. I just need the motivation....
I'm sure Jons all ears too ^^^ , so what are you guys looking for?
I'm sure Jons all ears too ^^^ , so what are you guys looking for?
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Jim S.
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I'm more interested in a rear bumper that provides protection. I would like to wear 35's some day, perhaps with the spare on the stock carrier as suggested. Wutch you got in mind Willis? Also got any pics of those links you fab'd. Thanks, Jim
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I can put cooler, jack, and shovel on roof rack if I have too! Fuel is my biggest concern. We go long distances off road. I hunt and video wildlife. Its always good to have gas to get back to civilization. If someone had a proven aux tank for the fjc Id be ordering it. A solid bumper with tire and gas can mounts would fit the bill though.
I'm concerned about the stock mount capacity once I add gas cans and MTN bikes.