100 series factory Aux tank

[rusty_tlc]

This project got side tracked by a Death Valley trip and a leaky pan gasket on our FJ60. I ordered a few bits and pieces today to build a circuit that will send Georges "ECU" the empty signal, the 100 sending unit does not have that feature. I'll build a prototype PCB Monday and see how my idea works. I should have the 60 done this weekend and I'll have time to play with this project again next week.

 

[Hedge]

bump for inspiration & distraction...

 

[rusty_tlc]

Okay, I've been lax.
Here is the update. After looking at how low my spare would ride with the tire carrier in the new lower position I decided that the only way I would wheel the truck is if there were a rear bumper tire rack. The lowered tire carrier may have worked fine with the OEM size tire for a mall crawler but not for what we do.

Rear bumper + aux tank + Big spare= suspension up grade.
And the truck would look silly with one upgraded bumper.

With the cost increasing exponential I decided to put the whole project on hold.

 

[VidereStudios]

rusty_tlc,

Have you finished this sub-tank project? I am getting ready to do the same thing...

 

[spressomon]

^^^Rusty aborted the project...he sold the tank AFAIK.

 

[rusty_tlc]

As spresso stated, the project was canceled, we took a different route.

 

[REAPER619FZJ80]

Wow. After reading 15 pages of this thread, on a very slow internet connection, the ending really sucks. Hope fully someone will post up or take over adding to this thread.

 

[REAPER619FZJ80]

Seriously though, I have added a complete OEM Subtank to my US Spec 80 Series and can't live without it. I am looking to buy a 100 Series real soon & I am thinking that I will need to do this mod to a 100 series too.

Does anyone have any info on the 105 series sub tank? I may be able to get one but want to see if it is even compatible.

Will a 105 series subtank fit in the 100 series frame? Could anyone possibly post a parts schematic/diagram for a 105 series so that I can compare.

Thanks!