Side-mount Jerry Can Carriers for the JK
JK Junkie
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,318
Likes: 12
From: New Hampshire
looks great
passengers side too/ went drivers side only on my 2 door
the j clip seems the hardest part
I wonder if a super siphon hose would drain jerry can w/out having to remove the can. To gas tank of the jeep, it would seem higher than the gas tank on the jeep ?
Anyone try that yet?
the j clip seems the hardest part
I wonder if a super siphon hose would drain jerry can w/out having to remove the can. To gas tank of the jeep, it would seem higher than the gas tank on the jeep ?
Anyone try that yet?
Last edited by jeepmojo; Mar 10, 2016 at 07:59 AM.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 314
Likes: 19
From: Wenatchee, Washington
J-clip was a pain in the neck. Or somewhere. 
I got the passenger side, because that's all that was available, but Retrofit Offroad just shipped the drivers side bracket today!
Wanted 10 gallons or more of additional fuel. This seemed like an excellent way to accomplish that.
I like having the weight between the axles, instead of just hanging more weight off the back bumper/tailgate.
CW
I got the passenger side, because that's all that was available, but Retrofit Offroad just shipped the drivers side bracket today!
Wanted 10 gallons or more of additional fuel. This seemed like an excellent way to accomplish that.
I like having the weight between the axles, instead of just hanging more weight off the back bumper/tailgate.
CW
JK Junkie
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,318
Likes: 12
From: New Hampshire
i hear you,
J-clip was a pain in the neck. Or somewhere.
I got the passenger side, because that's all that was available, but Retrofit Offroad just shipped the drivers side bracket today!
Wanted 10 gallons or more of additional fuel. This seemed like an excellent way to accomplish that.
I like having the weight between the axles, instead of just hanging more weight off the back bumper/tailgate.
CW
I got the passenger side, because that's all that was available, but Retrofit Offroad just shipped the drivers side bracket today!
Wanted 10 gallons or more of additional fuel. This seemed like an excellent way to accomplish that.
I like having the weight between the axles, instead of just hanging more weight off the back bumper/tailgate.
CW
The fender dosent budge u can get scratches trying to put it on ( J clip ) if not careful
even with all the bolts removed said to remove in directions. Dont use a prybar either you could buckle the sheet metal. just work that clip at a angle chissling it on and tapping it over to the proper location for the bolt ! started thinkin it might require removing the whole drivers side of the jeep to gain access and remove motor and windshield 
but once you get it down to this point it should go easy
Last edited by jeepmojo; Mar 9, 2016 at 02:11 PM.
I didn't get to that point... 
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JK Super Freak
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,556
Likes: 37
From: Elmira, NY
The foam works for most daily driving.. but on the very bumpy washboard trails in Big Bend it wasn't enough. The can is able to shift at its base and bump the bolts.
Flush bolt heads like this would probably fix it! I'm still thinking of just adding a second pair of bump stops near the bottom so the can isn't able to move at all.
Flush bolt heads like this would probably fix it! I'm still thinking of just adding a second pair of bump stops near the bottom so the can isn't able to move at all.
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JK Super Freak
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,556
Likes: 37
From: Elmira, NY
Get away from the metal cans, go Scepter military spec cans, and be done with it. No rattles, no paint to chip, no metal to rust out, and the construction is bomb proof. You can run over them and the seams still won't break. That's because they're seamless! Might actually work as a "cushion" when you bang up against trees on the trail.
Get the cap wrench for it to tighten it down and the regular walk-by thief won't have a chance getting the cap off to steal/siphon off your go juice.
Glad I bought mine 4-5 years ago because the prices today on flea-bay have definitely gotten up there....
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Get the cap wrench for it to tighten it down and the regular walk-by thief won't have a chance getting the cap off to steal/siphon off your go juice.
Glad I bought mine 4-5 years ago because the prices today on flea-bay have definitely gotten up there....
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Former Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 2,573
Likes: 2
From: USA
Regardless of what can is chosen, I'm just glad you came out with the design. This frees up so much room inside the 2-door. Now I've got options for putting tools in a small pelican case or even a sceptor water jug in one of these mounts and not have to deal with adding more junk on the rear carrier or taking up space inside. Plus I've got more mileage range now when needed.
The black on white looks good though. I may have to paint a couple of my sceptors gloss black lol
Last edited by DJ1; Mar 10, 2016 at 08:25 PM.