Open Space Just Begging for Something
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Tuned
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From: Chicago
Open Space Just Begging for Something
Hey all you 2WD'ers! Did you know there's a very large, vacant space between your truck's frame rails where the transfer case would've gone? There's even a nicely formed saddle spanning the width. Got me thinking, to what use could i put this? Possible ideas:
> a 12kW generator powered off your tranny's pto port
> a large water reservoir with tubing and atomizers rigged to spray water on your heat exchangers during high temp situations
> a hidden waterproof storage bin to carry valuables or personal protection gear
> a survival kit
> a LiOn battery that can power an auxillary DC motor that powers the rear wheel to allow creep motion during traffic jams without running the engine
What else?
> a 12kW generator powered off your tranny's pto port
> a large water reservoir with tubing and atomizers rigged to spray water on your heat exchangers during high temp situations
> a hidden waterproof storage bin to carry valuables or personal protection gear
> a survival kit
> a LiOn battery that can power an auxillary DC motor that powers the rear wheel to allow creep motion during traffic jams without running the engine
What else?
Freshman User
Joined: Jul 2005
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How about a transfer case? Just kidding of course.
I like the idea of a nice hidden stow-away compartment would work quite well, kind of like a safe beneath the carpet to keep your valuables out of sight. It would make Han Solo proud for sure.
I like the idea of a nice hidden stow-away compartment would work quite well, kind of like a safe beneath the carpet to keep your valuables out of sight. It would make Han Solo proud for sure.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Milwaukee, WI
ROFLMAO
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Elder User
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im thinking and have been thinking about this as a mod .. custom enlarged fuel tank connected to original fuel tank ( that way you will have to not worry about a second fuel sender or float switch or a switch to switch between tanks) .. can you say road trip 
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From: Ouray, CO
Because you feel the need to spend even more time
@ the pump to put in 60+ gallons vs. 40+.
Elder User
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i was thinking about getting a total of 100gallons in there some day .. when all the kids are gone and i still have this remove all seats except for the driver and passenger insert queen bed and some other items and it will become the road trip vehicle on the cheep .. im planing on doing some adventure drives with it
More Turbo
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Tennessee
Why not put a 50cal under there. It would add a new dimension to urban assault vehicle.
Perry
Perry
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From: Ouray, CO
The reserve would also need to be plumbed such that
fuel flowed from the bottom (risk over curbs/rocks)
plus it would need a vent on top in order to fill via that
same line.
Not that it can't be done, I just think it's none trivial.
I can't drive 10 hours w/o a bio break - so there
is no real advantage to me to having 100 gallons.
but.....
Maybe convert the driver seat into a toilet, put a
"black water" tank under there - THEN you would NOT
have to stop driving for days!
Hotshot
Joined: May 2005
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From: Stevens Point, WI
Now that is an idea! A black water tank and possibly a fresh water tank just next to it and a spigot out the dash.
Hotshot
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From: Florida
Why not an air compressor tucked up there with one of those "ratcheting" air hoses...one never knows when they need air on the road!...but I would guess 4x4'rs could use it for when we come off the sand and have aired down on the tires...
I like the black tank idea...my girls always make me stop...but too bad I've got a 4x4!
Misky...if I weren't in rep-ression...I'd send you some forum love for that idea!!!
I like the black tank idea...my girls always make me stop...but too bad I've got a 4x4!
Misky...if I weren't in rep-ression...I'd send you some forum love for that idea!!!