Smittybilt IRack

DeL2000 · 07-20-2009, 08:22 PM

Was contemplating on this, as I wanted to mount my Gerry can and this is the only thing I can find that might be suitable. What do you think or is there a better way to mount the can to the TJ?

shortydog33 · 07-20-2009, 09:13 PM

That looks like a cool idea but it sure seems like it put a lot of weight and leverage on a tire carrier and bumper, it had better be a strong one. IMHO

DeL2000 · 07-20-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by shortydog33

That looks like a cool idea but it sure seems like it put a lot of weight and leverage on a tire carrier and bumper, it had better be a strong one. IMHO

That's what I'm afraid of, the load on the carriage. I might just try and fabricate something up..

Gymguyjeep · 07-21-2009, 08:43 AM

I have the same Smittybilt tire carrier and bumper. I mounted the Hi-Lift jack under the tire on the two angled square metal tubing to keep the extra weight low and close to the bumper. I made my own fuel can rack in a similar location to yours where I can fit two jerry cans. However, I don't trail ride with the weight of the cans in this location. I keep the heavy cans with fuel hidden near the campsite and add when needed.

DeL2000 · 07-21-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gymguyjeep

I have the same Smittybilt tire carrier and bumper. I mounted the Hi-Lift jack under the tire on the two angled square metal tubing to keep the extra weight low and close to the bumper. I made my own fuel can rack in a similar location to yours where I can fit two jerry cans. However, I don't trail ride with the weight of the cans in this location. I keep the heavy cans with fuel hidden near the campsite and add when needed.

Wondering if you have any pics, trying to get some ideas..

MWguy101 · 01-06-2011, 12:36 AM

This is a piece of junk.It make a lot of noise on the back of the jeep. I took mine off because of the noise. It a poor design.

freedommachine · 01-06-2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Gymguyjeep

I have the same Smittybilt tire carrier and bumper. I mounted the Hi-Lift jack under the tire on the two angled square metal tubing to keep the extra weight low and close to the bumper. I made my own fuel can rack in a similar location to yours where I can fit two jerry cans. However, I don't trail ride with the weight of the cans in this location. I keep the heavy cans with fuel hidden near the campsite and add when needed.

I to would love to see some pics. To the op I remember seeing on the wrangler general forum here that someone else was asking about the irack and somone left a link to a cool thing that held just a jerry can to the spare tire for like 50 bucks.If you use the search and look around you might find that link.

**Fropleyqk** · 01-06-2011, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DeL2000

Was contemplating on this, as I wanted to mount my Gerry can and this is the only thing I can find that might be suitable. What do you think or is there a better way to mount the can to the TJ?

PM Besrk on this forum. He'll make you a very high quality bumper/carrier that can hold a jack and gerry can. And it wont be a smittybilt POS.