Genright JK gas tank

[JPK]

If interested in more fuel in the JK you should look into the Longranger auxiliary fuel tank from Australia. Adds an extra 18 gals and comes complete with sistered in fill, fuel transfer pump, etc, etc. They estimate five hours instal time.

Here is a link to the Longranger tank: http://www.thelongranger.com.au/jklongrangefueltank.html#TA64P

There is a thread here on one installed, about four months ago or so.

ARB is the US distributor and I have one ordered from ARB. Should get to me in two to four months. ARB USA didn't have one in stock and neither did ARB Austalia, so the needed to get one from Longranger directly. Not many in the US right now, but ARB apparently send a number south to Central and South America. Price to my door, in Maryland, about $1,400.

Hope this helps,

JPK

 

[KenB1010]

I've had the Aux version of this tank on order for awhile now. My understanding is that it fills via a T in the factory fill line. Genright says I should have this for install next week


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[Dan Grec]

BUMP to the top (I don't want this one to die)

I've had the Aux version of this tank on order for awhile now. My understanding is that it fills via a T in the factory fill line. Genright says I should have this for install next week

If it's not too much trouble Ken, could you please post a review and maybe a couple of pics when you finally have it (and mention how it fills and empies..)
Thanks

Not many in the US right now, but ARB apparently send a number south to Central and South America. Price to my door, in Maryland, about $1,400.

JPK, can you please post a review as well.
Thanks

-Dan

 

[x32792]

wowzers

$1,400.00 :Wow1:

For $1,400 plus installation, couldn't I just buy and carry a few jerry cans?

 

[Dan Grec]

For $1,400 plus installation, couldn't I just buy and carry a few jerry cans?

I think this is a common misconception of reserve gas tanks.
IMHO, jerry cans are not even in the same league, for numerous reasons:

1. You have to carry them on the outside of the Jeep in most places (safety) and they are prime for theft, or at least scream "look at me!"
2. Strapping and un-strapping them is a PITA.
3. You have to empty them with a funnel, hopefully finding one that opens the little security 'latch' in the Jeep.
4. You will get gas on your hands/feet.
5. Unless you strap them to the bottom of the Jeep (unlikely) it's more weight high up

My personal opinion.

-Dan

 

[jeeepguy]

^ All of the above

Spot on...

 

[Dirt Devils]

in my opinion the advantages of this fuel tank out weigh the cost.

1- number one reason may get a few laughs, but having 20 extra gallons of fuel will help keep many significant others more worry free while out in the boonies. (fuel level and ice are the two biggest concerns of my woman)
2- having a second fuel pump may save you changing one on the trail
3- lower center of gravity, compared to fuel cans stacked on a roof rack or swing away carrier
4- it optimizes space under the jeep leaving cargo space higher up for other, hopefully lighter gear.
5- it effortlessly on the drivers part increases the range of the jeep to around *680 miles (nearly 1100 km) *will vary from jeep to jeep, but is based on my average MPG
6- and finally, never needing to stand and pour 20 gallons of fuel into a funnel PRICELESS:sombrero:

the down sides are
1- losing the small tool storage area
2- rerouting the exhaust. it looks like it will be difficult to get the tail pipe past the suspension and the fuel tank.
3- last on the list, price. with exhaust mods and fuel pump you can be nearing 2,000.00

a fairly personal list to be sure, but i'm already saving the pennies :ylsmoke:

 

[AzPhil]

Gas Tank

That's a lot of extra weight to carry around on a daily basis if your rig is also a daily driver.

 

[JPK]

That's a lot of extra weight to carry around on a daily basis if your rig is also a daily driver.

Since the fuel in the auxiliary tank is transfered to the main tank via a driver activated switch running a pump the auxiliary tank can be left empty when not needed. No weight issue for daily driving, except the relatively insubstantial weight of the tank, plumbing, etc.

JPK

 

[JPK]

in my opinion the advantages of this fuel tank out weigh the cost.

the down sides are
1- losing the small tool storage area
2- rerouting the exhaust. it looks like it will be difficult to get the tail pipe past the suspension and the fuel tank.
3- last on the list, price. with exhaust mods and fuel pump you can be nearing 2,000.00

a fairly personal list to be sure, but i'm already saving the pennies :ylsmoke:

Look at the LongRanger tank. I posted a link in my post on page two. delivered to my door, complete with all pump, wiring, plumbing and hardware required for instal $1,400. Estimate of five hours for instal.

18.6gals, no mods or re-routing of stock exhaust, no loss of tool cuddy.

(I have a Hemi in my JK and what looks like minor exhaust mods will be required, but only because my JK has a mufler opposite the factory tank and a resonator in the stock mufler location. I think I found a smaller mufler that will allow the current configuration and accomodate the LongRanger, but I may have to revert to a larger single muffler in the stock location and loose the resonator.)

Assuming you have it done by a shop, rates around here (about $60/hr) make the LongRanger a $1,700 instaled mod that almost doubles range. (And like the GenRight, can be left empty when not needed to limit weight gain.)

To the poster who requested a report, I will certainly post a report when the tank is installed. That might be awhile since delivery might be awhile. Remember, there is already a report on an instal posted here. It was posted about four months ago.

JPK

 

[Metcalf]

Or.....

You could run the stock tank, the long-ranger tank, and the gen-right tank. That would give you about......

2-door, 18.6 stock + 11 in the longranger + 20 in the Gen-right.
49.6 gallons TOTAL!

4-door, 22.5 stock + 18 in the longranger + 20 in the Gen-right.
60.5 gallons TOTAL!

Maybe throw a few fuel cans in the back....

 

[alosix]

:chef:

Or.....

You could run the stock tank, the long-ranger tank, and the gen-right tank. That would give you about......

2-door, 18.6 stock + 11 in the longranger + 20 in the Gen-right.
49.6 gallons TOTAL!

4-door, 22.5 stock + 18 in the longranger + 20 in the Gen-right.
60.5 gallons TOTAL!

Maybe throw a few fuel cans in the back....

if only it was a diesel, then imagine the range.

Though.. I think you might want the J8 frame setup for this.. that's a lot of weight in fuel.

 

[AZUnlimited]

I've had the Aux version of this tank on order for awhile now. My understanding is that it fills via a T in the factory fill line. Genright says I should have this for install next week


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Have you received the tank yet? Interested in how it worked out for you.

 

[winkosmosis]

How vulnerable is it in an accident? The reason they moved the gas tank in the first place was safety. Can you get a skid plate for it?


BTW, to the people asking why you wouldn't just use jerry cans... well why wouldn't you use this aux tank AND the 4 jerry cans, for 60 gal?

 

[Jorsn]

How vulnerable is it in an accident? The reason they moved the gas tank in the first place was safety. Can you get a skid plate for it?


BTW, to the people asking why you wouldn't just use jerry cans... well why wouldn't you use this aux tank AND the 4 jerry cans, for 60 gal?

The Long Ranger aux tank comes with a skid plate. I believe the Gen Right aux tank does too.