I have been watching the development of these sill tanks.......
130 owners are lucky as Andrew owns one, due to time and effort in making the moulds he need to get some numbers of potential buyers before he commits to the 110 version. .
I do like the weight saving over steel....
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130 owners are lucky as Andrew owns one, due to time and effort in making the moulds he need to get some numbers of potential buyers before he commits to the 110 version. .
I do like the weight saving over steel....
G'day and welcome to Shingleback off road!
I'm a small Aussie business with a passion for the Aussie bush, Land Rovers and well made quality 4wd accessories that are strong, practical and engineered thinking outside the square. I've just finished designing, developing and building what I believe is the only custom fitted heavy duty plastic sill tank for a Defender 130 on the planet, and it rocks, and it's for sale!
The tanks are made in Beechworth from Roto moulded linear low density polyethylene, diesel grade, and are between 7-9mm thick. Being roto moulded the plastic is stress relieved and they are completely seamless meaning they are extremely strong.
Features include;
- stronger and lighter than equivalent 2mm steel tank, weighs 17kg
- Has a much better shape, is tapered up from chassis for max clearance and conforms to the contours better to still have a capacity of 95L with 86 L useable.
- Never rust or crack mounts, even aluminised steel can rust on the welded seams
- very low chance of condensation
- Large 2" filler with three 1/2" breathers for rapid filling even with a quick flow pump
- can be used for diesel or water (will use a food grade plastic for water)
- comes fitted with brass inserts from 1/4" BSP to 2" BSP
- can access both the radius arm and trailing arm nuts
- is fitted with a drain plug for easy draining
- 100% Australian designed and made
As there are many different ways people like to rig up their fuel tanks, for now I'm offering just the tank and all the brackets/straps/bolts to fit to your defender, you to supply all other fittings, hoses etc.
Price for 130 sill tank with brackets/straps/bolts = $790.00
optional VDO sender fitted and pressure tested + $110.00
optional brass elbow with pick up tube fitted + $30.00
Future plans are for both drivers and passenger side sill tanks for 90, 110, and 130. Other water tanks possible also, including under the rear seat in a 130. Will see how it goes, thanks for looking,
Cheers Andrew, 0400 124456.
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