Washer bottle fix for custom bumpers

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sun Sep 17, 2006 11:34 am

Recently had a windshield washer tank installed by Kodiak industries. They owed it to my wifes KJ as it hadn't gotten finished before being raffled off. Previous owner never took advantage of getting it finished up so we did.

Tank hold just over a Qt. and is made by Moon industries. It's orginal purpose was a radiator overflow tank for hot rods.

Close-up pic.

It is mounted where the factory cruise control would sit so that could be a problem for people w/ cruise. It does use the factory pump which is just plumbed in w/ some hose. It works great!

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sun Sep 17, 2006 1:29 pm

Is that the jeep with the built in shower! I always thought that was so cool! I do not believe I would ever use it though.. So did you win that KJ or something? If so, thats just cool.

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Sun Sep 17, 2006 1:56 pm

shower is that gold pipe with red clamps....if I remember correctly.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sun Sep 17, 2006 3:57 pm

We bought it from the winner. The shower assy. is the copper pipe w/ red clamps. The intake and shower connections can be seen on the left side near the air filter. Under the air filter is the pump assy. for the system.

Now that we are OT on this thread, anyone care about the washer tank? :lol:

More info coming in the near future on the shower setup.

Gris · **Posted:** Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:02 pm

I care about the washer tank

I took the plastic out of the front wells so my tank is sitting there exposed. I also plan on cutting the bumper eventually. Got any ifo about whre I can get one or costs?

lilmatty · **Posted:** Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:12 pm

JJsKJ wrote:

Now that we are OT on this thread, anyone care about the washer tank? :lol:

Speak, sahib!

Definitely interested. Been on borrowed time since I cut away my fenders.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:54 pm

Here is some info straight from the Mooneyes site:MOONEYES TANK ASSY

Not positive on what all else went into it but if someone else wants to attempt the same deal I might be able to take it apart and get more info/better pics.

KJ04 · **Posted:** Sun Sep 17, 2006 8:18 pm

$107.00 for a fancy washer bottle. I don't think so!

My washer bottle conversion for $10.99.
2.5 qt. coolant over flow bottle with wire holder from Advance auto parts. They also carry a smaller one.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sun Sep 17, 2006 9:12 pm

I agree, but it didn't come out of my pocket. It was owed to the vehicle from when it was being built for the raffle. Had it been out of my budget, it would have been the same bottle you used. This is just another option for those that want/need one.

OzLtd · **Posted:** Sun Sep 17, 2006 9:27 pm

See this is where us CRD LTD Folk luck out........we have not only the anti polution & vacuum system in there, but Cruise control as well. I have nearly 0 room for this (what is supposed to be) simple conversion. I've removed my washer bottle yesterday (been broken for some time now, tyre broke off the plastic Tee piece!).

I've removed my front inner guard liners now so Zero rub, I love it !. I dont care much for washing my screen whilst driving.

Liberator · **Joined:** Sun Jul 24, 2005 3:42 am **Posts:** 397

How does someone win a loaded KJ project vehicle?

lilmatty · **Posted:** Sun Sep 17, 2006 9:35 pm

Liberator wrote:

How does someone win a loaded KJ project vehicle?

http://www.cal4wheel.com/

But don't waste your money. I'm winning this one.... :wink:

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sun Sep 17, 2006 9:40 pm

Liberator wrote:

How does someone win a loaded KJ project vehicle?

It was the raffle vehicle for California Association of 4wd clubs in 2005. It was built throughout 2004 and raffled off in Feb. 05. We bought it from the winner in March 06. We decided it needed to stay in the family as KJ WEST helped build the KJ (KuJo) down at All J's shop. I personally installed the Boulderbars and roof rack and assisted with the lift install.
When my wife found out it was available she had to have it.

Maximum Carnage · **Posted:** Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:28 am

Where else can you relocate it to? I have cruise crontrol.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:41 am

This Style of Tank might be another option. It comes in various lengths and might just sqeeze into a tight spot. Check w/ Summit racing or similar aftermarket racing co's as they might have one like it cheaper.

ratmloud · **Posted:** Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:27 pm

is this as easy as any tank with in and outlet that will fit in there?

can i get some detailed info?

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:49 pm

Basically, you need a tank that can hold about a Qt. or so of liquid and that you can plumb the pump to. I have seen some use the plastic tank and cut a hole for the pump to fit into the side of the tank and I am sure you could just run a hose from the tank to the pump too like how mine is done.

USAFCOP · **Posted:** Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:07 pm

For those with Cruise, You can make a custom bracket and rotate the vacume pump for cruise control 90 degrees so it sits up, there is slack in the tube and wires. I put my ARB compressor there 4 years ago, and cruise still works fine.

04kjsport · **Posted:** Thu Sep 21, 2006 11:42 am

my ? is what the tube lokking thing with the red clamps on it???

lilmatty · **Posted:** Thu Sep 21, 2006 11:54 am

04kjsport wrote:

my ? is what the tube lokking thing with the red clamps on it???

ARB compressor and the two air lines going to the diffs...

Washer bottle fix for custom bumpers

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