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Title: My TN_Tracker-styled tailgate rack and PVC snorkel
Post by: explosivo on May 16, 2004, 06:36:08 PM
So I had some free time today, which I decided to spend on making some stuff for the Tracker.

First up is my TN_Tracker-styled tailgate rack. It's not a direct copy, since I don't keep a spare on the back, but rather cut the spare tire mount off and left about 1" of metal sticking out, which I welded the rack to. Here are some pics:

(http://www.eye-irritant.com/gallery/albums/Tracker%20Shiz/snorkelandrack/rack_02sideview1.jpg)

I can carry a gas can or a cooler, if I find one that is small enough to slip inside the angle pieces:
(http://www.eye-irritant.com/gallery/albums/Tracker%20Shiz/snorkelandrack/rack_03sideview_2.jpg)


I also made a snorkel out of PVC pipe and some of the rubber fittings that came on the airbox of the Tracker. I'm going to add a little tube on the outside curly part where it goes into the fender with a drain plug in the bottom to attempt to catch any moisture that gets sucked in.

I still have to paint it/coat it with something and fix up the hole that I made in the fender to look a little better than it does now.

(http://www.eye-irritant.com/gallery/albums/Tracker%20Shiz/snorkelandrack/snorkel_finished_02.jpg)

(http://www.eye-irritant.com/gallery/albums/Tracker%20Shiz/snorkelandrack/snorkel_finished_01.jpg)

This is a mock-up from earlier in the day... the finished tube isn't that long (it's about 8" shorter):
(http://www.eye-irritant.com/gallery/albums/Tracker%20Shiz/snorkelandrack/snorkel_allmockedup_03.jpg)

More pics: http://www.eye-irritant.com/gallery/index.php?album=Tracker+Shiz%2Fsnorkelandrack&sortby=name&order=asc
Title: Re: My TN_Tracker-styled tailgate rack and PVC sno
Post by: 1bigtracker on May 16, 2004, 11:37:59 PM
looks like the evil seed is growing well with you.  ;D

stu
Title: Re: My TN_Tracker-styled tailgate rack and PVC sno
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on May 17, 2004, 11:01:21 AM
Now on deep water crossings you will have to be carefull that YOU dont drown.  ::) The zuk should be fine. ;)

Mike
Title: Re: My TN_Tracker-styled tailgate rack and PVC sno
Post by: Mike71 on May 17, 2004, 11:03:56 AM
lookin good dude...whats with the ratchet strap though?
Title: Re: My TN_Tracker-styled tailgate rack and PVC sno
Post by: NY_SIDEKICKER on May 17, 2004, 11:28:02 AM
LOOKS GOOD EXP. NOTHING BETTER THAN A LITTLE HOME MADE SNORKEL TO GET YOU THROUGH THAT BIG MUD HOLE NEXT TIME  ;D WHAT YOU DOUNG FOR THE DISTRIBUTOR  ???   MATTY  8)
Title: Re: My TN_Tracker-styled tailgate rack and PVC sno
Post by: TN_Tracker on May 17, 2004, 11:30:51 AM
Nice to see my rack was an inspiration for you.(http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/1034522319.gif)



(http://img43.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RockSolid4X4/Tracker/rack3.jpg)



Question though, where's your spare?
Title: Re: My TN_Tracker-styled tailgate rack and PVC sno
Post by: NY_SIDEKICKER on May 17, 2004, 11:36:32 AM
FROM THE LOOKS OF IT ITS LIKE MINE , NON EXISTANT  :-[  MATTY
Title: Re: My TN_Tracker-styled tailgate rack and PVC sno
Post by: explosivo on May 17, 2004, 02:58:47 PM
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lookin good dude...whats with the ratchet strap though?

I broke the body mount bolt on that sied, and a ratchet strap is much easier to use than fixing it right ;)

My spare I throw in the back, since it's not fullsized and looked funny on the tailgate. :)


I painted it today but didn't take any pics yet... looks pretty slick, IMO. Much better than the white PVC.