kb7our
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I recently completed an install of the Vector EXO rack which is set up to accommodate multiple Rotopax configurations. After having used the AEV 10.2G fuel tank a few years on my '07 JKU, I sure was happy with it even with the setup always leaving a bit of fuel at the bottom of the tank after a good siphoning. The AEV tank was sold to a fellow EXPO member along with many other goodies from my '07 Habitat build. When the '14 JKURX arrived I wanted to take another route and retain the OEM rear steel bumper which I like. After contemplating several available options and even a custom fab for carrying spare fuel, I decided to give Vector's EXO rack a go and so made my purchase from Keith. This setup seemed like the least intrusive path from OEM to compliment the Teraflex tire carrier I installed and which I think is a perfect match to the Jeep. I don't like the TF Rotopax mount setup. Anyhew, here are some pics of the install which nets me 8G of extra fuel vs. the 10 I had previously with the AEV setup and which I know would not completely empty anyway. Thus far a short time after install I really like the EXO rack with the optional light bracket which has several holes for antennas and lights. I cut the OEM 3rd brake light housing to fit as Vector offers a light similar to the AEV CHMSL, although I like the factory light better for now. For anyone considering a very nice setup that accommodates fuel and does not require any permanent mods to the Jeep (unless you cut off the 3rd brake light like I did), then this is a great option. I guess the one mod would be to splice in the vector light which I chose not to do at this time. The EXO is solid, nice looking, and fairly easy to install. Note I have a wheel spacer as well which was required with the Teraflex carrier due to amount of factory wheel backspacing. The EXO mount comes with a bracket you see behind the spacer and fits through the wheel center to which one large bolt holds the rack itself tightly against the tire for a secure install.
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