Side-mount Jerry Can Carriers for the JK
#192
Thanks! Just to be clear, I'm really happy with the design, I think I just might have found the perfect harmonic vibration to move the can when I was bumping washboards for a few hours Finding and killing vibrations on my Jeep is a pretty full time gig.
#194
#195
This is why I develop all of my designs in public on the forums and why I stay in touch with people as the designs see lots of real use - there's often a small tweak that can be added to make things even better, so thanks again.
BTW this same engineer is doing a cost estimate on the locking strap design I posted a few weeks ago, we were so wrapped up in discussing your situation I forgot to ask him about that! I'll probably be seeing him in a few days on my way through Indiana on the way to Moab, so I'll have to remember to ask him then. Somebody remind me on Wednesday .
#196
#197
Just be careful if you remove the mount. I had the clip break on me (drivers side) when I removed the mount the first time. Didn't do anything weird it just broke as I loosened the bolt. Ryan at Mor took care of it and I suspect it was probably a defective clip.
#198
This looks like the way it should have gone through
a fair set up ,for $159.00 as seen in this photo below with strap & the added lower rubber grommet added before it went into full production but prob wasnt a foreseen issue .
jdapp: thanks for the warning wonderfull !
jdapp: thanks for the warning wonderfull !
Last edited by jeepmojo; 03-13-2016 at 01:18 PM.
#199
Another forewarning not mentioned
just to let others know . Just found out today
The bottom clip of the strap will also damage your paint on the jerry can , so it will either hit the bolts on that hold the plate on or the clip on strap either way is subject to abrasive hardware *Also though the bolts look to be stainless steel, but they are not and have rusted after only a few weeks of being on my jeep ! Obviously lead to rust problems and corrosion ! I put gorilla tape on the can to see if this helps stop the issue from getting worse to my Can investment , and i think its clear that under the ratchet itself needs something to prevent rubbing on that area as well and ratchet is rusted quite a bit in only a few weeks not exactly 5 ***** star trail rated package .
As With : Erok and JDapp had their own issue
The bottom clip of the strap will also damage your paint on the jerry can , so it will either hit the bolts on that hold the plate on or the clip on strap either way is subject to abrasive hardware *Also though the bolts look to be stainless steel, but they are not and have rusted after only a few weeks of being on my jeep ! Obviously lead to rust problems and corrosion ! I put gorilla tape on the can to see if this helps stop the issue from getting worse to my Can investment , and i think its clear that under the ratchet itself needs something to prevent rubbing on that area as well and ratchet is rusted quite a bit in only a few weeks not exactly 5 ***** star trail rated package .
As With : Erok and JDapp had their own issue
Last edited by jeepmojo; 03-13-2016 at 06:08 PM.
#200
*Also though the bolts look to be stainless steel, but they are not and have rusted after only a few weeks of being on my jeep !
... i think its clear that under the ratchet itself needs something to prevent rubbing on that area as well and ratchet is rusted quite a bit in only a few weeks not exactly 5 ***** star trail rated package .
... i think its clear that under the ratchet itself needs something to prevent rubbing on that area as well and ratchet is rusted quite a bit in only a few weeks not exactly 5 ***** star trail rated package .
Upon assembly, I actually wondered about the bolts and the ratchet. Even though the side-mount is made in the USA was wondering if the ratchets were also. Looks like I'm changing those out....
https://www.ratchetstraps.com/usa-tie-downs
https://www.ratchetstraps.com/2-ratc...rap-flat-hooks
Having said that, that's why I can't recommend the Sceptor cans enough. Scratches/paint is a non-issue unless you're looking to build a show car. Once you start banging up against tree branches and rocks on the trail, all the good looks go out the window.
Last edited by DJ1; 03-13-2016 at 04:12 PM.