GPNDave
05-17-2008, 09:01
Carry over discussion from 99TJ photo session...
The metal and plastic cans have their weak points. The metal cans do have a lining and as long as it is intact and you keep a pliable rubber gasket on the cap, they remain usable. Once the inside coating begins to flake off, it is time to discard it. The plastic ones last a long time IF you keep them out of the sun as much as possible. After storing mine outside beside a shed for a number of years, the plastic became brittle as glass and they just shattered. They also balloon up as the gas expands so you need to vent them a few times during the day when on the trail. The tough part these days is finding a plastic can that will fit the old jerry can tray. The mil spec ones do and are made of much better plastic, but I have only seen those for water, not fuel.
I can’t speak highly enough about this Custom 4X4 Fabrication rear set-up. I have had it for 8 years, no rattles, never had to touch up the paint! I can open and close it with one hand which is convenient. One thing to look for in any rear bumper/carrier is how it attaches to the rear of the Jeep. I don’t care for the ones that just use the 8 bolts like the stock bumper. This one has a ¼” angled plate that runs about 8 inches back down the frame with a Grade 8 bolt through the frame. I looked at a lot of bumpers and I’d say only a couple have this extra support. It gives me piece of mind for towing as well as strength for a bumper/rack load that can get up to about 200lbs.:eek:
The metal and plastic cans have their weak points. The metal cans do have a lining and as long as it is intact and you keep a pliable rubber gasket on the cap, they remain usable. Once the inside coating begins to flake off, it is time to discard it. The plastic ones last a long time IF you keep them out of the sun as much as possible. After storing mine outside beside a shed for a number of years, the plastic became brittle as glass and they just shattered. They also balloon up as the gas expands so you need to vent them a few times during the day when on the trail. The tough part these days is finding a plastic can that will fit the old jerry can tray. The mil spec ones do and are made of much better plastic, but I have only seen those for water, not fuel.
I can’t speak highly enough about this Custom 4X4 Fabrication rear set-up. I have had it for 8 years, no rattles, never had to touch up the paint! I can open and close it with one hand which is convenient. One thing to look for in any rear bumper/carrier is how it attaches to the rear of the Jeep. I don’t care for the ones that just use the 8 bolts like the stock bumper. This one has a ¼” angled plate that runs about 8 inches back down the frame with a Grade 8 bolt through the frame. I looked at a lot of bumpers and I’d say only a couple have this extra support. It gives me piece of mind for towing as well as strength for a bumper/rack load that can get up to about 200lbs.:eek: