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Hey Ward, thanks for all the help. Problem solved, clutch installed and back to burning rubber. Well, it's all true except the burning rubber. You guys are providing an awesome service for the guys in Cruiser world!
The Ute has landed
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Oh dude, that is nice! Clean lines and totally functional. It looks heavy duty but still integrates to your truck. Sweet set up! That's kind of what I'm looking for. I hope to be contacting Jason soon. Thanks for sharing...
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The yellow troopy and the 71 didn't have an issue with the exhaust pipe. Both cleared easily. Neither customer knew if it was the OE exhaust or not though. Another customer had reworked his exhaust, so can't use that info.
I had to chop my exhaust off as it was hitting directly on the bumper. I just took a sawzall too it and chopped about 3" off the tip.
O, do you know if your exhaust is the OE routed system? If I can make this a non-issue for all I will. Just not sure if I will be able to or not.
I think I can knock this out on a Saturday or Sunday. If you are willing to come down and hang for a day, I'm all in to get you squared away.
Just let me know.
Jason
I assume your Ute has this cutout?
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Yes, it does. However, when the aftermarket auxiliary fuel tank was installed, a body lift of approximately one inch was installed to accommodate the tank so the cut out to which you are referring does not align with the cut out in the frame. It doesn't hamper access but I think there may be an integrity issue over time with repeated use.
Must be a somewhat generic cutout because my Ute has never had a spare tire in that location nor can it because of the size of the rear fuel tank.
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My fuel tank, as mentioned, is an Australian aftermarket unit and is a mid frame mounted affair. It probably was designed with the under the bed spare tire in mind. I did finally get my spare tire carrier freed up and now can access it in the event of a needed tire change. I'm still considering mounting a spare in the bed the way yours is set up. I would leave the carrier under the bed in the event of a long trip so I could carry two spares.
The local shop is fabricating a cab mounted basket to accommodate the spare tire if I need the room in the rear bed. The concept will be similar to this.
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Very sharp! Does your ute have a removable top? Mine does but it's not like I'm ever going to take it off much. What is going to be used for a mounting point that will have the structural integrity to support it with the weight of a tire?
elkaholic
Left turn ...freakin wipers!
I want to know how he's going to get the tire up there in the first place. The canopy kinda blocks the "easy" way 
Mine has a removable roof but I'll never take it off. The shop plans to use multiple mounting points on the gutters.
A single tire would be the max load assuming I even do that.
What are you trying to say Sam?I want to know how he's going to get the tire up there in the first place. The canopy kinda blocks the "easy" way
elkaholic
Left turn ...freakin wipers!
I Am saying I would h8 to have to lug that heavy sonofabiatch up there
Not an issue .....I Am saying I would h8 to have to lug that heavy sonofabiatch up there
My spare is a "tall - skinny"
Mmmmm spare pizza!
elkaholic
Left turn ...freakin wipers!
To go with the bed full of iced down beer!
Interesting setup ...... Thanks
Snorkel AND a hood scoop? Quite macho...
I am guessing you know this, but the hood scoop (factory fitted) is for the top mount intercooler on the Turbo V8 Diesels.
Snorkel feeds the air box as usual.
Yessir, I am aware, but was abusing 1978HJ45
