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check out my home made gas rack for the pro rmk. I bought everything at ACE (less the angle piece, left overs). I think it cost around $25 and took 2 hours. Plus if I loose the gas can I can always go and buy another one from Walmart for cheap.

 

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I don't see pics, but I did a custom build from Ace as well. ~20 bucks sure beats the 80+ for aftermarket. Sure its not as pretty, but it gets the job done for me and I feel a bit accomplished by building something myself.

 

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rotax said:

I don't see pics, but I did a custom build from Ace as well. ~20 bucks sure beats the 80+ for aftermarket. Sure its not as pretty, but it gets the job done for me and I feel a bit accomplished by building something myself.

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Looks good only recommendation is put something between the tunnel and gas can. The plastic can can acctually rub in to the exchangers.

 

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AkLogan said:

Looks good only recommendation is put something between the tunnel and gas can. The plastic can can acctually rub in to the exchangers.

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my exact thoughts. i have the poo gas rack and the can sits just above the tunnel on the rails of the rack, more like the second pics... but still finds a way to scratch it. i think the built up snow, and debris collect in there and do their worst.

otherwise great ingenuity tho.:yo:

 

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built mine for my 2011 assault. cost 15 bucks at the metal mart took about 2 hours. Going to build one now for my wifes dragon that we just picked up.

 

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Yeah I was going to put down little foamys, gotta search around the garage for stuff to use

 

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found some battery tray foam for my RC truck, works awesome.

 

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sledgreg said:

built mine for my 2011 assault. cost 15 bucks at the metal mart took about 2 hours. Going to build one now for my wifes dragon that we just picked up.

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I wouldn't have much faith in the very small bungee cords you have holding the tank down.

I used two matching mouse pads and glued the fabric sides together to go under my jug. The glue looked suspect so I stitched around the edges. The straps I made for a couple bucks in parts.

 

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sledgreg said:

built mine for my 2011 assault. cost 15 bucks at the metal mart took about 2 hours. Going to build one now for my wifes dragon that we just picked up.

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looks alot like mine :bounce:

 

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yes, I was planning on using some straps.... the bungies were just a test

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I realize this is an old thread but what size and thickness angle stock and rod did you guys go with?