ARB Field Trip
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LexusAllTerrain
Expedition Leader
Corey said:
Yeah! Chris is a super guy, a very positive person! I met him at the Baja 500 in person after a couple of years talking on the forums!:wavey:
BajaTaco
Swashbuckler
overlanddisco said:
Oh man, thanks so much Stephen. I was thinking of you and Cindy last night. I slipped into a little French cafe named "Le Pichet" when I got hungry. They have an item on the menu that is the fresh fish of the day (happened to be cod last night) that they braise with crayfish, tomatoes, fennel, and hazelnuts. The flavor was spectacular.
BajaTaco
Swashbuckler
P-man and eurorom, thanks for the kind words!
Corey, it was indeed great to finally meet you in person. For as much as we've BS'd on the interweb, you'd think it wouldn't have taken so long. Your FJ is even more impressive in person than it is in the photos. It's a beast! I'll post a pic in a bit.
viter, good question. I'll have to ask, as I know they have some very sharp guys who are quite deep into the technical end of things, but not sure if there are actually any registered pro's in the office or not.
Corey, it was indeed great to finally meet you in person. For as much as we've BS'd on the interweb, you'd think it wouldn't have taken so long. Your FJ is even more impressive in person than it is in the photos. It's a beast! I'll post a pic in a bit.
viter, good question. I'll have to ask, as I know they have some very sharp guys who are quite deep into the technical end of things, but not sure if there are actually any registered pro's in the office or not.
XXXpedition
Explorer
hey chris,
aounds like a fun little trip!
)
have fun
say hi to jim and lisa for me, would you?
sven
aounds like a fun little trip!
i've been working with them for a long time too but don't get todo such cool trips
)have fun
say hi to jim and lisa for me, would you?
sven
p1michaud
Expedition Leader
Ramblings...
Chris,
I’m sure you will have these details covered in your future article but here are a few questions about the aux tank installation. I’m interested in the FJ Cruiser as an expedition platform for my next vehicle so inquiring minds want to know… Has ARB/Man-A-Fre considered the following implications/interactions of installing the aux tank?
1-Does the tank replace the OEM unit? This may help clear up my next questions.
2-Does the tank work with ARB’s rear bumper or other aftermarket bumpers?
3-Additional weight:
At 38 Gallons or 19 over stock, that’s approximately 124 lbs of additional weight assuming a worst case of 6.5lbs/US Gallon. Will this cause ARB to review and change their suspension offerings to accommodate more fuel on board?
I can wait for the article for the answers...:elkgrin:
Cheers,
P
Chris,
I’m sure you will have these details covered in your future article but here are a few questions about the aux tank installation. I’m interested in the FJ Cruiser as an expedition platform for my next vehicle so inquiring minds want to know… Has ARB/Man-A-Fre considered the following implications/interactions of installing the aux tank?
1-Does the tank replace the OEM unit? This may help clear up my next questions.
2-Does the tank work with ARB’s rear bumper or other aftermarket bumpers?
3-Additional weight:
At 38 Gallons or 19 over stock, that’s approximately 124 lbs of additional weight assuming a worst case of 6.5lbs/US Gallon. Will this cause ARB to review and change their suspension offerings to accommodate more fuel on board?
I can wait for the article for the answers...:elkgrin:
Cheers,
P
Gone2Baja
Adventurer
p1michaud said:
I can answer a few of your questions, I just had the man a fre tank installed last month, the tank is very well built! It's a 19 gallon tank but I was able 40.2 gallons total.
I have 2.5 inch lift coils in the rear with a full load of fuel it drops it about a 1/2 inch and the ride is softer. I'm upgrading to OME heavies, I think that will make a big difference when loaded with fuel and camp gear.
It does not replace the stock tank, it uses the empty space behind the axle{ I have a Fj cruiser} Again it's a very well built tank, they did a great job!
-Mark
BajaTaco
Swashbuckler
Hello from Portland!
I'm in downtown Portland right now, sitting at a patio table on the square in front of the courthouse. It's a gorgeous day here, sunny and warm but with a cool light breeze.
The Man-A-Fre tank is installed, and I've transfered about 1/2 tank so far. No numbers yet, but I'm keeping track.
Mr. Slade, I passed your regards along to Mr. Jackson and he smiled and told me to tell you HELLO! as well.
Sven, I'm sorry, but I can't pass your regards along, as I've already left Seattle.
To answer a couple of earlier questions: 1. Regarding the prospects of a bumper for the Nissan Xterra & Frontier, I was told there are no immediate plans for one. 2. Regarding the front locker for the H3, it is well underway and will be available soon, but unfortunately, I wasn't given any sort of timeline.
Thanks to Mark for answering some of Pierre's questions. I agree, it is a well built tank (as is obvious in the photo). It bolted right up to existing mounting locations so no drilling or cutting of the OEM FJ was required. There was a slight fitment issue with the ARB bumper. A little bit of the left-side material on the underside of the bumper had to be ground off. (It's not visible unless you look underneath, and even then it is hard to tell that it's been trimmed.) As far as the weight goes, it's probably close to 135 lbs or so when full. There are a fresh pair of Old Man Emu 895 springs on the FJ and it sits pretty level with full tanks.
Ok, I have to go feed the parking meter...
I'm in downtown Portland right now, sitting at a patio table on the square in front of the courthouse. It's a gorgeous day here, sunny and warm but with a cool light breeze.
The Man-A-Fre tank is installed, and I've transfered about 1/2 tank so far. No numbers yet, but I'm keeping track.
Mr. Slade, I passed your regards along to Mr. Jackson and he smiled and told me to tell you HELLO! as well.
Sven, I'm sorry, but I can't pass your regards along, as I've already left Seattle.
To answer a couple of earlier questions: 1. Regarding the prospects of a bumper for the Nissan Xterra & Frontier, I was told there are no immediate plans for one. 2. Regarding the front locker for the H3, it is well underway and will be available soon, but unfortunately, I wasn't given any sort of timeline.
Thanks to Mark for answering some of Pierre's questions. I agree, it is a well built tank (as is obvious in the photo). It bolted right up to existing mounting locations so no drilling or cutting of the OEM FJ was required. There was a slight fitment issue with the ARB bumper. A little bit of the left-side material on the underside of the bumper had to be ground off. (It's not visible unless you look underneath, and even then it is hard to tell that it's been trimmed.) As far as the weight goes, it's probably close to 135 lbs or so when full. There are a fresh pair of Old Man Emu 895 springs on the FJ and it sits pretty level with full tanks.
Ok, I have to go feed the parking meter...
