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Post by Apesteguy NN on Feb 26, 2012 18:04:40 GMT -4
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Post by Big G on Feb 26, 2012 18:15:52 GMT -4
Yikes! She was gone. Looking forward to seeing what you make.
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Post by C Monster on Feb 26, 2012 20:49:53 GMT -4
I was going to make one too but steel cost more than a new one
I just brought a new hd stock rubicon one at apj for $180 + tax and only took one day to get
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Post by dan on Feb 27, 2012 9:44:47 GMT -4
niiice. I see there looks like a little leaked gas around the top of your tank. if I were you, this would be a good opportunity to reseal that. I think there is a seal or o-ring in there if you turn off the lock ring?
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Post by mostheman on Feb 27, 2012 11:05:47 GMT -4
I was going to make one too but steel cost more than a new one I just brought a new hd stock rubicon one at apj for $180 + tax and only took one day to get Steel is stupid cheep at John Ross in truro, I used 1/8 when I built mine.....holding up fine.....I'm my garage. 1/8 is also adequate for using as a jack point. I also put some reinforcing ribs out of half inch square stock.......less weight same job your call, Ross usuallly has dozens of 12 - 16" square pieces of 1/8th laying around by the shelves, plus bigger sheets and pieces out back |
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Post by dan on Feb 27, 2012 11:21:34 GMT -4
I used 3/16" for mine, I use it for lifting the back end of the Heep, and have dropped off of some serious ledges onto it, with no issues, bends, or breaks. mine was free except for the cost of my welding wire... not sure what the stuff is worth, but I'm pretty sure it weighs 40lbs or more....
$180 sounds pretty decent for one ready to bolt on... how thick is the steel used for the Rubi one?
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Post by C Monster on Feb 27, 2012 12:06:27 GMT -4
I will be posting a build on the rubi skid / tank lift asap
I we talk in that post about that not here
"How thick is the steel used for the Rubi one?"
It's 1/8 of a inch or .125"
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Post by Apesteguy NN on Feb 27, 2012 21:10:26 GMT -4
yeah i think before it goes back up i will put a new seal/filter in the tank. hoe can i get that cover off the tank? special tool? maybe a big c-clamp?
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Post by C Monster on Feb 27, 2012 22:33:10 GMT -4
Use a peace of hard wood to Remove the lock ring on the fuel pump to rotate the lock ring counter-clockwise.
Than pull the fuel pump out of the tank
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Post by C Monster on Feb 27, 2012 22:43:22 GMT -4
here i found. A video
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Post by Apesteguy NN on Feb 28, 2012 11:36:56 GMT -4
anyone know where i can get a filter/strainer and the seal for it? i called napa and crappy today and they could not find me either one.
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Post by The Garagemahal on Feb 28, 2012 12:40:07 GMT -4
Dealer. And I am pretty sure the price is gonna knock you on your ass !
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Post by mostheman on Feb 28, 2012 12:54:01 GMT -4
Try Rayco, its amazing what they have plus pricing is great.
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Post by Aaron NN on Feb 28, 2012 13:00:34 GMT -4
Try Rayco, its amazing what they have plus pricing is great. X 2 for Rayco Aaron |
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Post by davidson on Feb 28, 2012 13:57:28 GMT -4
Yeah check out rayco, they even had stuff in stock for my cj tank which shocked me.
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