Just picked up the jeep this morning with the GenRight Aux tank installed. A switch on the dash toggles between Aux and Main. The fuel gauge will show the fuel level in whichever tank is selected. GenRight wires the Aux Tank so that if you have a failure (mechanical or electrical) the jeep will automatically switch back to the factory tank.
Both tanks fill from the factory fuel fill. So when you get gas you're filling both tanks at the same time. The jeep runs on either tank independently via the switch on the dash, so you aren't transferring gas from the aux to the main tank.
The jeep drives fine on canyon roads with the extra weight. I can feel the weight, but no problems with traction control or ABS systems. I haven't had time to drive it with the trailer yet.
GenRight includes a heavy duty skid plate to protect the tank. If I remember it's 3/16" steel. The tank sits at the same level as the factory muffler. I'll definitely feel comfortable dragging it over rocks and dropping it off ledges.
Installation:
1. Relocated muffler to drivers side with tail pipe located in front of axle.
2. Requires install of Currie anti-rock sway bar. The sway bar is relocated above the frame rails for clearance on the tank. So far Currie is the only bar that is fitted above the frame.
3. Requires removal of rear floor storage compartment. I guess I'll have to figure out another place for my wood blocks and first aid kit. GenRight includes a cover with an access panel in place of the storage compartment.
4. Required some custom fabrication of my Full-Traction track bar to clear the Aux tank. GenRight flex tested my jeep with the Aux tank and custom track bar installed to verify no clearance problems. Gotta love GenRight's quality products, workmanship and attention to detail.
Note: GenRight has put the Aux version of their tank back on their web site.
http://www.genright.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=GST8202-2
So far GenRight has installed about 4 of these tanks. 1 in their jeep(4dr), Mine(2dr), Another on a 4dr in Simi Valley, And a silver 2dr from AZ.
The 4dr owner in Simi Valley is also a member of this forum so he'll probably post up with his thoughts as well.
Tank cover with access panel. Factory cover fits over the top.
Tank with skid plate sits about 3" lower than bumper. Back of tank is angled up to keep good departure angle.
Custom track bar goes over the top of differential for clearance.
Anti-Rock sway bar fits above frame to allow room for tank.
Muffler was relocated to drivers side in front of axle.
Main / Aux switch mounted low on the center console in front of shifter.
Both tanks fill from the factory fuel fill. So when you get gas you're filling both tanks at the same time. The jeep runs on either tank independently via the switch on the dash, so you aren't transferring gas from the aux to the main tank.
The jeep drives fine on canyon roads with the extra weight. I can feel the weight, but no problems with traction control or ABS systems. I haven't had time to drive it with the trailer yet.
GenRight includes a heavy duty skid plate to protect the tank. If I remember it's 3/16" steel. The tank sits at the same level as the factory muffler. I'll definitely feel comfortable dragging it over rocks and dropping it off ledges.
Installation:
1. Relocated muffler to drivers side with tail pipe located in front of axle.
2. Requires install of Currie anti-rock sway bar. The sway bar is relocated above the frame rails for clearance on the tank. So far Currie is the only bar that is fitted above the frame.
3. Requires removal of rear floor storage compartment. I guess I'll have to figure out another place for my wood blocks and first aid kit. GenRight includes a cover with an access panel in place of the storage compartment.
4. Required some custom fabrication of my Full-Traction track bar to clear the Aux tank. GenRight flex tested my jeep with the Aux tank and custom track bar installed to verify no clearance problems. Gotta love GenRight's quality products, workmanship and attention to detail.
Note: GenRight has put the Aux version of their tank back on their web site.
http://www.genright.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=GST8202-2
So far GenRight has installed about 4 of these tanks. 1 in their jeep(4dr), Mine(2dr), Another on a 4dr in Simi Valley, And a silver 2dr from AZ.
The 4dr owner in Simi Valley is also a member of this forum so he'll probably post up with his thoughts as well.
Tank cover with access panel. Factory cover fits over the top.
Tank with skid plate sits about 3" lower than bumper. Back of tank is angled up to keep good departure angle.
Custom track bar goes over the top of differential for clearance.
Anti-Rock sway bar fits above frame to allow room for tank.
Muffler was relocated to drivers side in front of axle.
Main / Aux switch mounted low on the center console in front of shifter.
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