Custom 35 gallon gas tank for '09 Tacoma
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Louisd75
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It looks like he's got fittings at all of the high points. It's hard to tell from the pics in post #68 (http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...-gas-tank-for-09-Tacoma?p=1052205#post1052205) but it looks like they're all connected with hose which would allow you to press it up with fuel.
tank venting
Yes, the high points are all connected with hoses and, as a result, the tank can fill completely. Several thousand miles---some hard offroad---and it is working like a charm. The added capacity is a HUGE benefit. Very happy with the results. One of the best mods I have made, for sure.
Yes, the high points are all connected with hoses and, as a result, the tank can fill completely. Several thousand miles---some hard offroad---and it is working like a charm. The added capacity is a HUGE benefit. Very happy with the results. One of the best mods I have made, for sure.
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shortbusadventure
Adventurer
Dirty pics
Sorry I did not manage to get a pics of the tank installed while it was clean. I had to go rescue a friend stuck in the mud the other night.
Here is a pic of the tank before install, fresh from powdercoating.
Side shot showing tank and skid plate hang just below the frame rail
I had Custom Exhaust add a lazer cut logo on the tank that is visible in the rear wheel well.
Custom Cat Delete/Y pipe exhaust. This is not necessary to fit tank. Some exhaust modification is necessary though. You can also see the drain installed at the corner.
3 Straps mount the tank, using the stock mounting locations.
Aluminum skids were built for the tank, and a transmission skid was built to connect the fuel tank skid, and my Asfir front skid plate.
-Kevin
Sorry I did not manage to get a pics of the tank installed while it was clean. I had to go rescue a friend stuck in the mud the other night.
Here is a pic of the tank before install, fresh from powdercoating.
Side shot showing tank and skid plate hang just below the frame rail
I had Custom Exhaust add a lazer cut logo on the tank that is visible in the rear wheel well.
Custom Cat Delete/Y pipe exhaust. This is not necessary to fit tank. Some exhaust modification is necessary though. You can also see the drain installed at the corner.
3 Straps mount the tank, using the stock mounting locations.
Aluminum skids were built for the tank, and a transmission skid was built to connect the fuel tank skid, and my Asfir front skid plate.
-Kevin
cam-shaft
Bluebird days
Good call on the drain especially with todays fuel. Next time do a 1.5-2" drain also, speaking from experience. I think the only problem you guys need to be aware of is filling the tank completly full and not burning it off anytime soon. With todays alcohol in the fuel, fuel starts to go bad in over a month. I would just run tank low on gas unless planning a long trip. Remember adding fresh fuel to old bad gas is like adding good milk to sour milk.
Slimwood Shady
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MrGrimm
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Dave Bennett
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Great question.