23 gal fuel tank lessons learned

[rtj731]

Looking for tips, lessons learned from those who have installed the BC broncos 23 gal tank, with intank fuel pump. I plan on taking this project on over the next couple of days and would appreciate any helpful tips/ideas.

Thanks in advance
J

 

[greasypigeon]

Mine went in pretty easy. The only problem I had came from my rear bumper, cause the trailer hitch on sits in about an inch. When I was putting the tank in the rail system that bc uses hit the rear crossmember, so I had to trim the rails a bit to get it to sit in between the rear crossmember and my bumper.

 

[rtj731]

Mine went in pretty easy. The only problem I had came from my rear bumper, cause the trailer hitch on sits in about an inch. When I was putting the tank in the rail system that bc uses hit the rear crossmember, so I had to trim the rails a bit to get it to sit in between the rear crossmember and my bumper.

Grease,
Did you have to trim both the front and rear rails?

 

[greasypigeon]

I had to trim both of the front. I'll try to get you a picture.

 

[rtj731]

I had to trim both of the front. I'll try to get you a picture.

Pic, would really help, getting up early and need to be done by afternoon.
Thanks
J

 

[greasypigeon]

Here are some pictures I just took.

This is the front sitting against the rear cross member.

This is the rear of the tank sitting against my trailer hitch.

Here is the best picture I could get of the rail system. I had to cut about an inch and a half of the rail off and grind it flush with rest of the tank to get it to fit.

I hope this helps.

 

[rtj731]

Grease
Thanks for the pics, with a one inch BL will I still have to clearance the rail? Also how did you wire the fuel pump? Sending unit self explain, ground easy, but I have to run 12(+-) v from somewhere?

 

[Madgyver]

GP,
Are you running a 4 link rear?
I see coil springs mounted on it...

 

[greasypigeon]

If your rear bumper doesn't sit as far in as mine does you shouldn't have a problem. The tank I'm using from them doesn't have the intank pump. I would try to pm chuck or call BCB for more information on that.

GP,
Are you running a 4 link rear?
I see coil springs mounted on it...

Yes. I am running super flex f150 coils in the rear. I just cut the spring buckets off an 70's f150 and welded them to my frame and axle.

 

[rtj731]

Did you tack weld the mounts to the frame rail as per BC instructions?

 

[greasypigeon]

I tacked welded the wedges inside the rails, to help prevent it from falling out. And the mounts are bolted in the stock locations, so I could remove to tank and mounts at a later date if I have to replace the sending unit, or something else tank related or suspensions relayed, and not have to fiddle with adjusting it and fitting it back in

 

[j2indebt]

I installed this exact same tank and I love it. There was 2 things that were a pain in the ass.
1---Your exhaust may be in the way, I had to have mine reworked to accpet the bigger tank.
2---The trailer hitch had to be removed and rebuilt to accomodate the space issues.