Homemade Jerry Can Mount

Trombino · 10-07-2007, 04:07 PM

Decided to buy a Blitz Jerry can and base on eBay a couple of weeks ago:
5 Gallon Blitz Jerry Can
Jerry Can Mounting Base

Both items, shipped, were around $51. After arriving, I did some research and saw some ideas for mounting plates. As I don't have a welder, I decided to head to the local tractor supply store and see what I could rig up. I had some scrap sheet metal laying around that I planned on using for the base, but then needed to figure out how to mount it. I decided to use the (2) open holes for the spare tire on my LoD tire carrier, which required a little grinding on the LoD mounting plate. I next decided to pick up some 1/2", 6" hex tap bolts and bunch of 1/2" nuts and washers and began assembling. I ran with this all last week with a full tank, just to see how sturdy it was going to be and I had no problems. I'm not going to have it on all the time, but figure it will be nice the next time I head out to the trail. Here are some pictures of the end-product:

I figure total materials, aside from the Blitz base and can, were around $12 (including an allocation for rattle can that I had and the sheet metal).

**Dan Fredrickson** · 10-07-2007, 04:33 PM

And I really hate being critical when someone is just starting out but......

If those 2 bolts are all that is holding that can on it will bend over the first bump you hit with the can full, a can of gas weighs somewhere over 60lbs. A third bolt, creating a triangle pattern would be much stronger but still possibly bend under the weight.

Trombino · 10-07-2007, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Gravel Maker

And I really hate being critical when someone is just starting out but......

If those 2 bolts are all that is holding that can on it will bend over the first bump you hit with the can full, a can of gas weighs somewhere over 60lbs. A third bolt, creating a triangle pattern would be much stronger but still possibly bend under the weight.

Do you think using a Grade 8 bolt would help out? Filled, it weighed a little under 35 lbs. (which probably isn't the most precise as I used a standard bathroom scale). However, after a full week of driving (nothing to rough but a couple of seasonal roads), it still seems to be fine. Do you think if I welded some steel tubing over the bolt it would strengthen it more than it is now?

**BESRK** · 10-07-2007, 06:13 PM

I imagine those stacked nuts (sounds funny saying that

) basically turn those long bolts into 3/4" solid rods. That's probably why their still not sagging.. but I think they will eventually. I'd rather see a center tube (maybe like 2" square?) running from the center (between the two nut stacks) out to another plate with at least 3 bolts (triangle pattern) attaching it.

Who knows?.. your setup may hold up. However, kind of scary to have a 5 gallon gas can (full of gas) fall off at highway speed. Better safe than sorry.

Trombino · 10-07-2007, 06:28 PM

Yeah -- That definitely wouldn't be a good thing. Thanks for all the feedback. If I didn't have the 3rd brake light mounted, it would nothing to add a third mounting point. I guess its time to go back to the drawing board on this one.

Mr.Crowley · 10-14-2007, 04:58 PM

do like a buddy of mine did..Get a 6'' peice of 2'' inner square tubing..''IE'' receiver hitch material..Weld to 8''x8'' plate..Drill 3 holes to match bolt patern of spare in plate.Drill hitch pin hole in square tube..Sandwitch plate and receiver between spare and spare tire bracket..Now weld on 1''-7/8'' square to jerry can mount and drill hitch pin hole..
walla
Instant quick release jerry can mount..also can be used for anything you want to put into reviever such as a rack,vice for u-joints.whatever..
I had him send me this for ya..

98VolsTJ · 11-13-2009, 02:27 PM

looks good man. i plan on making something alot like yours real soon.

**jeepinmichguy_** · 11-16-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Trombino

Yeah -- That definitely wouldn't be a good thing. Thanks for all the feedback. If I didn't have the 3rd brake light mounted, it would nothing to add a third mounting point. I guess its time to go back to the drawing board on this one.

and now your selling it.....

Trombino · 11-18-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepinmichguy

and now your selling it.....

If it will help you feel better about dropping $20 on it, I can throw in a pack of lollipops for you (legit offer)?

Cheers.

10-07-2007, 04:33 PM	#2
Dan Fredrickson Vendor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Loomis, CA Posts: 1,882 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I don't want to rain on your parade...... And I really hate being critical when someone is just starting out but...... If those 2 bolts are all that is holding that can on it will bend over the first bump you hit with the can full, a can of gas weighs somewhere over 60lbs. A third bolt, creating a triangle pattern would be much stronger but still possibly bend under the weight. __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com Much Better Than Good Enough Sales 916.509.2242/Sales & Tech 916.600.1945