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aztxk5 · 02-11-2005, 02:57 PM

Have any of you converted to a larger tank? If so what did you use. I have to believe that there is something simple.
Thanks,
Al

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-11-2005, 04:53 PM

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Burt4x4 · 02-11-2005, 06:22 PM

I did, put in a 37gallon from http://www.nwmp.com/ it wasn't cheep but I love the extra fuel...
Burt

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-11-2005, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Burt4x4

I did, put in a 37gallon from http://www.nwmp.com/ it wasn't cheep but I love the extra fuel...
Burt

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Burt4x4 · 02-11-2005, 06:50 PM

I installed mine a bit different. I have a body lift so I mounted the tank 2" higher by relocating the mounting tabs up.
The tank comes with all the hardware, straps,sending unit and all. They don't 'pack' the tank when they ship it so UPS scratched the hell out of it so I had to re-paint it. I think I also had to remove the rear crossmember cuz I brought the whole tank up. I put it in about 1.5years ago but I would guess it is still the same. The tank has internal baffels and stuff like that and I think I paid like 400

but it is a hellov alot better than the stock 21gal tank.
Later
Burt

aztxk5 · 02-12-2005, 11:05 AM

I was hoping a later model 31 gal. might work.

badpeanut · 02-12-2005, 09:20 PM

I'm also interested in using a later model 31 gallon tank. The filler neck on these tanks in on the passenger's side instead of the driver's. Anyone try this swap?

Burt4x4 · 02-14-2005, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by badpeanut

I'm also interested in using a later model 31 gallon tank. The filler neck on these tanks in on the passenger's side instead of the driver's. Anyone try this swap?

I recal reading that someone did swap in a GM31gal tank, I belive they simply turned the tank around to line up the fillerneck then straped it to the frame.....

02-11-2005, 02:57 PM	#1
aztxk5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Azle, Texas USA Posts: 48	Bigger gas tank??? Have any of you converted to a larger tank? If so what did you use. I have to believe that there is something simple. Thanks, Al

02-11-2005, 04:53 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	A BOARD MEMBER HERE MAKES CUSTOM ONES http://www.aluminumfuelcell.com/ __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-11-2005, 06:22 PM	#3
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	I did, put in a 37gallon from http://www.nwmp.com/ it wasn't cheep but I love the extra fuel... Burt __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

02-11-2005, 06:50 PM	#5
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	I installed mine a bit different. I have a body lift so I mounted the tank 2" higher by relocating the mounting tabs up. The tank comes with all the hardware, straps,sending unit and all. They don't 'pack' the tank when they ship it so UPS scratched the hell out of it so I had to re-paint it. I think I also had to remove the rear crossmember cuz I brought the whole tank up. I put it in about 1.5years ago but I would guess it is still the same. The tank has internal baffels and stuff like that and I think I paid like 400 but it is a hellov alot better than the stock 21gal tank. Later Burt __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

02-12-2005, 11:05 AM	#6
aztxk5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Azle, Texas USA Posts: 48	I was hoping a later model 31 gal. might work.

02-12-2005, 09:20 PM	#7
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,756	I'm also interested in using a later model 31 gallon tank. The filler neck on these tanks in on the passenger's side instead of the driver's. Anyone try this swap?



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