23 Gallon Tank - Body Lift Requirement

[Jc.av8r]

Back in 2018 we purchased a 23 gallon tank from TBP that apparently requried a 2" body lift.

I see now that they sell two versions of this tank now, one of which does not require a body lift.

Can someone explain to me the difference between the two, and if there is a way I can adjust the one we have and remove our body lift? The only reason we have it is to fit the tank and would much rather have the larger tank without it.

 

[khmt]

Depending on shipping and cost of you want to unload that I might take it off your hands.

we are putting in a 2” lift to make room for a 6R80 anyway.


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[jamesroney]

Back in 2018 we purchased a 23 gallon tank from TBP that apparently requried a 2" body lift.

I see now that they sell two versions of this tank now, one of which does not require a body lift.

Can someone explain to me the difference between the two, and if there is a way I can adjust the one we have and remove our body lift? The only reason we have it is to fit the tank and would much rather have the larger tank without it.

The 23 gallon tank has a notch cut in the front to clear the crossmember. The depth of the notch is made so that the tank can rest against the bottom of the bed floor.

The tank for the 2 inch lift has the notch 2 inches lower. You can use the Body lift tank in a non lifted Bronco, and it works fine. You can also use the non-body lift tank in a lifted Bronco...but the tank hangs down 2 inches. The tanks are optimized to maximize ground clearance.

Then next thing to touch the frame as you lower the tank is the fill neck. Once the fill neck touches the frame...that's as low as it can go. Take a look at your install, and see if there is 2 inches between the bottom of the fill neck, and the frame. If so...it can come down.

You will need a longer strap on the bottom, and then you can lower your tank. Then you can lower your tub.

 

[DirtDonk]

And usually so that it does not sit canted at an angle, you will need to come up with some sort of spacer "feet" to place between the top of the tank and the underside of the body.
The downside as James pointed out is that the tank hangs lower than it was designed to. Probably not a big issue on the road, but if off-roading is planned you don't want to lose ground clearance if you don't have to.
It's also a visual thing.

Or take advantage of khmt and swap out! Just make sure you can still get the non-lift tank you need.
The last alternative that I can think of is to cut the notch deeper like it would have been on the body lift version. Not a big deal if it's never had gas in it, but a little more work if it has.

paul

 

[Jc.av8r]

The 23 gallon tank has a notch cut in the front to clear the crossmember. The depth of the notch is made so that the tank can rest against the bottom of the bed floor.

The tank for the 2 inch lift has the notch 2 inches lower. You can use the Body lift tank in a non lifted Bronco, and it works fine. You can also use the non-body lift tank in a lifted Bronco...but the tank hangs down 2 inches. The tanks are optimized to maximize ground clearance.

Then next thing to touch the frame as you lower the tank is the fill neck. Once the fill neck touches the frame...that's as low as it can go. Take a look at your install, and see if there is 2 inches between the bottom of the fill neck, and the frame. If so...it can come down.

You will need a longer strap on the bottom, and then you can lower your tank. Then you can lower your tub.

Thanks James, that's good to know. Easy enough to get a longer strap, and I will check on the fill neck spacing. I don't really mind if the tank is hanging a couple inches lower--won't be an issue for us. Much higher importance given to getting rid of the body lift.

Cheers!