Genright JK gas tank
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Backwoods Rambler
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$1,400.00 :Wow1:
getlost4x4
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4- 5 gallon gas cans. $80. hmmmmm i don't know what to do?:elkgrin:
BIGdaddy
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plus, when one jerry can gets a hole in it and dumps its contents you still have 15 gallons in reserve.
Not saying I'd return such a gift if it were suddenly under my xmas tree, though...
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oO_Rogue_Oo
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The premise behind the Gen-Right tank is not additional fuel. It is to relocate the fuel tank so that a triangulated 4 link suspension can be installed. That said; comparing it to jerry cans does not apply.
But the third sentence in the advert says... "This is done by using this new fuel tank IN ADDITION to your factory fuel tank. "?????
Backwoods Rambler
Explorer
I think he's referring to previous versions of thier product which were designed to replace factory tanks.
24HOURSOFNEVADA
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Having sourced OEM parts from Australia and Japan for an aux tank in a Land Cruiser before, I think $1400.00 is right on price wise. It's actually a bargain if all that's missing is an OEM fuel pump.
It's comparable with the other limited, aux. tank offerings available to U.S. consumers. Check the price points on Transfer Flow, Man-A-Fre, Titan and Camping Labs. Up to now, the only JK aux tank available was from Long Ranger in Oz. with the current exchange rate and trying to coordinate the logistics of getting it here, the Gen right again seems like a bargain.
For those saying that they can get a custom tank fabbed locally in Reno for cheaper than this, I say call Samco Fab and get a quote. I did for a different platform and it was quite a bit higher. Sure you can shop around, but were talking a fuel tank here. I certainly want the best fab guy I know of building it. Team Hummer/Rod Hall and a bunch of others trust him, so do I.
For those that are comparing carrying cans around to an aux tank...There is no comparison. With an aux tank the extra weight is down low where it's least harmful. To transfer the fuel all you have to do is flip a switch and it's done, most of the time while driving. You don't even have to slow down. This was most beneficial while competing in the Nevada Trophy. You don't have to worry about storing cans, moving cans or the transfer of fuel. Sure cans are cheap and handy, but if there are other better options available why not use them?
I'm glad gen-Right recognized the need for this application and view it as one more point in the JK's corner. Now if only AT would release their "Habitat" top for it...
It's comparable with the other limited, aux. tank offerings available to U.S. consumers. Check the price points on Transfer Flow, Man-A-Fre, Titan and Camping Labs. Up to now, the only JK aux tank available was from Long Ranger in Oz. with the current exchange rate and trying to coordinate the logistics of getting it here, the Gen right again seems like a bargain.
For those saying that they can get a custom tank fabbed locally in Reno for cheaper than this, I say call Samco Fab and get a quote. I did for a different platform and it was quite a bit higher. Sure you can shop around, but were talking a fuel tank here. I certainly want the best fab guy I know of building it. Team Hummer/Rod Hall and a bunch of others trust him, so do I.
For those that are comparing carrying cans around to an aux tank...There is no comparison. With an aux tank the extra weight is down low where it's least harmful. To transfer the fuel all you have to do is flip a switch and it's done, most of the time while driving. You don't even have to slow down. This was most beneficial while competing in the Nevada Trophy. You don't have to worry about storing cans, moving cans or the transfer of fuel. Sure cans are cheap and handy, but if there are other better options available why not use them?
I'm glad gen-Right recognized the need for this application and view it as one more point in the JK's corner. Now if only AT would release their "Habitat" top for it...
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oO_Rogue_Oo
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Copied directly from the Gen-right site
http://www.genright.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=GST8002-2
"This is the NEW GenRight Crawler™ 20 Gallon Gas Tank to fit a Jeep JK (2007-2010). It is specifically designed to be mounted in the rear area under the vehicle so you can REMOVE the factory tank (opening the door for a triangulated 4 link rear suspension)."
The original intent was as stated in the link above. As an after thought the link previously post was put up as another market they could tap but it was not the original intent of designing the tank.
FYI, looks like they added a wiring harness for $300; and called it a "dual tank" setup
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This is brilliant design and the price is commensurate with the engineering involved. It creates a dual tank system for the JK with virtually no loss in the vehicles original offroad performance. WAY better than carrying extra gas cans. Wish the YJ had room for this kind of system. I'd jump on it in a heartbeat. :drool:
Oh, and Rogue, you have the wrong part number. Look here for what the OP was referring to:GST8003-2
Oh, and Rogue, you have the wrong part number. Look here for what the OP was referring to:GST8003-2
Dan Grec
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Maybe I'm missing something, or maybe it's been omitted:
1. When used as a "second" tank, does one need to transfer the gas from one to the other, using some kind of transfer pump/switch I assume?
Or does the purchase of the second gas pump mean gas can come straight from the second tank?
2. How does it fill? "mounts in a way that works with the factory gas filler" - does that mean you can stick the gas nozzle in and it won't click off till 40 gallons?
-Dan
1. When used as a "second" tank, does one need to transfer the gas from one to the other, using some kind of transfer pump/switch I assume?
Or does the purchase of the second gas pump mean gas can come straight from the second tank?
2. How does it fill? "mounts in a way that works with the factory gas filler" - does that mean you can stick the gas nozzle in and it won't click off till 40 gallons?
-Dan
jeepdreamer
Expedition Leader
Options and opinions..
I think GenRight makes a very high quality product and charge accordingly. That is not a jab at them...they deserve the fruits of their labor! I just couldn't afford them. If my pockets were deep enough and I could I likely would but there may only be limited options, even less when you have a small budget.
For my CJ8 I wanted extra capacity and got lucky enough to stumble accross a used Aero 33 gallon tank for my Scrambler. Cost me 200 bones plus shipping. Pure luck but you may look into them as well for an alternative? And BTW...I will always carry at least one fuel can on a long trek just in case!
I think GenRight makes a very high quality product and charge accordingly. That is not a jab at them...they deserve the fruits of their labor! I just couldn't afford them. If my pockets were deep enough and I could I likely would but there may only be limited options, even less when you have a small budget.
For my CJ8 I wanted extra capacity and got lucky enough to stumble accross a used Aero 33 gallon tank for my Scrambler. Cost me 200 bones plus shipping. Pure luck but you may look into them as well for an alternative? And BTW...I will always carry at least one fuel can on a long trek just in case!
alosix
Expedition Leader
I'm thinking the 2nd tank is left up as an exercise for the user
.Probably in need of a YJ style filler behind the license plate + some sort of switch to change fuel pumps + some extra lines and maybe a check valve or 2. (though, the pumps should have check valves in them)
Remember guys.. GenRite's target market isn't really us. Its custom fabricated vehicles and rock crawlers. Its just nice that they make a JK tank that would likely suit our needs, but lets face it, its hardly a bolt on mod even as a replacement tank.
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Backwoods Rambler
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For the price it should be bolt on. I'm just sayin' :snorkel: