Water tank in the stock bumper
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JK Freak
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From: Moss Beach, CA
Water tank in the stock bumper
First, I take no credit for the idea; saw a post on another forum and knew I wanted to do something like it. (Edit: I now see that EdsJunk has posted his write-up on the JK-forum, so credit goes to him. His is a pressurized system; all I wanted is a tank and gravity outflow.)
The OEM rear bumper is one big hollow tank, capable of holding between 7-8 gallons.
Since I do a lot of trips out on the desert, where water is more precious than whiskey, having more water than you need is a plus.
There are four small breathing holes on the bumper that need to be plugged, and a 1/4" dowel fits perfectly. Caulked them up and they were water-tight.
Dilled a 1" hole on the top for filling the bumper, and used a black plastic plug with a zip tie as the pull handle; blends right in.
Used a 3/8 x 1/4" brass valve for the outlet, with plastic tubing. The piece of velcro holds it up under the bumper when not needed.
Total cost was about $8.
BTW, an amazing amount of dust got in through those 4 small breather holes. Took a half hour of washing to get it (and soap suds) all out.
The OEM rear bumper is one big hollow tank, capable of holding between 7-8 gallons.
Since I do a lot of trips out on the desert, where water is more precious than whiskey, having more water than you need is a plus.
There are four small breathing holes on the bumper that need to be plugged, and a 1/4" dowel fits perfectly. Caulked them up and they were water-tight.
Dilled a 1" hole on the top for filling the bumper, and used a black plastic plug with a zip tie as the pull handle; blends right in.
Used a 3/8 x 1/4" brass valve for the outlet, with plastic tubing. The piece of velcro holds it up under the bumper when not needed.
Total cost was about $8.
BTW, an amazing amount of dust got in through those 4 small breather holes. Took a half hour of washing to get it (and soap suds) all out.
Last edited by Grand Umpah; Apr 16, 2013 at 07:44 AM.
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First, I take no credit for the idea; saw a post on another forum and knew I wanted to do something like it. (Edit: I now see that EdsJunk has posted his write-up on the JK-forum, so credit goes to him. His is a pressurized system; all I wanted is a tank and gravity outflow.)
The OEM rear bumper is one big hollow tank, capable of holding between 7-8 gallons.
Since I do a lot of trips out on the desert, where water is more precious than whiskey, having more water than you need is a plus.
There are four small breathing holes on the bumper that need to be plugged, and a 1/4" dowel fits perfectly. Caulked them up and they were water-tight.
Attachment 446862
Dilled a 1" hole on the top for filling the bumper, and used a black plastic plug with a zip tie as the pull handle; blends right in.
Attachment 446863
Used a 3/8 x 1/4" brass valve for the outlet, with plastic tubing. The piece of velcro holds it up under the bumper when not needed.
Attachment 446864
Total cost was about $8.
BTW, an amazing amount of dust got in through those 4 small breather holes. Took a half hour of washing to get it (and soap suds) all out.
The OEM rear bumper is one big hollow tank, capable of holding between 7-8 gallons.
Since I do a lot of trips out on the desert, where water is more precious than whiskey, having more water than you need is a plus.
There are four small breathing holes on the bumper that need to be plugged, and a 1/4" dowel fits perfectly. Caulked them up and they were water-tight.
Attachment 446862
Dilled a 1" hole on the top for filling the bumper, and used a black plastic plug with a zip tie as the pull handle; blends right in.
Attachment 446863
Used a 3/8 x 1/4" brass valve for the outlet, with plastic tubing. The piece of velcro holds it up under the bumper when not needed.
Attachment 446864
Total cost was about $8.
BTW, an amazing amount of dust got in through those 4 small breather holes. Took a half hour of washing to get it (and soap suds) all out.
what about fog lights i dont see any on your bumper, my bumper has fog lights would that be a problem?
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JK Freak
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Jacksonville, FL
This one is the cleanest pressurized one I've come across
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5DBpzoKIMo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5DBpzoKIMo
