Fuel Bar

[aus-kj]

Looking for a few comments on my design for a "Fuel Bar" that i'm considering making for my KJ.
The idea is that it's removable, to be used for longer treks only. It is supposed to Carry 4 jerry cans either side of the spare wheel which is mounted on the rear door.
It plugs in to the reece hitch on the tow bar and also bolts onto either side of the tow bar mount under the bumper.

The bar will cover the existing tail lights so I will have to put new lights on the bar which can just plug into the trailer plug...

[MJunk]

Google Sketchup? Looks pretty good. Will you take off the stock bumper to use it?

-MJunk

[aus-kj]

Originally Posted by MJunk

Google Sketchup? Looks pretty good. Will you take off the stock bumper to use it?

-MJunk

No it sits to the rear of the bumper.

[Brisey]

That looks good will be interested to see the finished article.

Cheers

Bri

[cmohr]

Keep us all posted Chris, looks like a fine idea. Very interested in the fact it doesnot replace the rear and is removable, good idea. Simple set of those removable boat trailer lights you can get from supercheap and your away.

You may have to go for Polyairs in the back to help keep the rear up though, 80 letres of exrta fuel (double capacity) is going to weigh a lot. and having it so far back is also going to cause it to counter balance the car to the rear. Just food for thought. I had 4 jerries in the back of mine thru SA last year and she sagged heaps in the rear.

[krankieone]

100 od kg's right at back of vehicle will require some mods to compensate for it however a great idea

[Lachlan]

It might be worth investigating adjustable air shocks. I'm running a set on my CJ5, and they're completely adjustable from the rear as you would a bike tyre. It'd allow you to beef up the rear end with miminal fuss, and you could easily reset the shocks when you're done.