Fuel tank replacement options?

[FlogginHarvey]

Hey CB Fam. Needs some input here on fuel tank choices. I have a leaking and currently inop aux tank and now the main tank is doing the same. So, think I will replace while its up on blocks. But, not sure the best route and only want to do this once.

I think I prefer one larger main tank rather than replacing two...? It is a carb 302 now but may go FI later on, 4.5 lift (going in now) and no BL, mostly street driven so far (wife and me) and plan to go trail running, dunes, etc. Is the 23 gal a behemoth of a tank?

What are your thoughts on the BC 23 gal and either of the WH 23 gal and the "Sherman Tank" offerings? The larger capacity seems to make them hang LOW without a BL. Am I missing another good option? Don't mind spending the $500 bones but don't want to make a $500 mistake...

 

[blubuckaroo]

Your need for the aux tank depends on how you wheel. When I'm hunting, I carry 35 gallons onboard and three jeep cans. We hunt pretty far from the gas station.
Yes those tanks are deeper than others of the same capacity because they are narrower. Why not look into Aero Tanks? I replaced both ours with them 34 years ago. I prefer bolt-on mounts over the adjustable ones. Just make sure you order them for the lift you have.
http://www.aerotanks.com/

 

[FlogginHarvey]

Your need for the aux tank depends on how you wheel. When I'm hunting, I carry 35 gallons onboard and three jeep cans. We hunt pretty far from the gas station.
Yes those tanks are deeper than others of the same capacity because they are narrower. Why not look into Aero Tanks? I replaced both ours with them 34 years ago. I prefer bolt-on mounts over the adjustable ones. Just make sure you order them for the lift you have.
http://www.aerotanks.com/

Huh!? Never heard of aero tanks. For $370 seems like a pretty good choice. I know it's been some time-how was the install? Any recent pics? It doesn't look like steel...are you running a skid plate?

Not sure on exactly how far from camp or home yet. Just now getting her ready to wheel after 7 years...thinking the 23 gal is a good starting point. I suppose I can do an aux tank later if need be...

Gotta love the CB love!

 

[Phil76]

x2 on Aero Tanks. Just did the upgrade. Very price friendly and solid mounting.

 

[jw0747]

IMHO best one is BCB's because it attaches to the frame. Not held in place by a metal strap.

 

[SeanT4x4]

IMHO best one is BCB's because it attaches to the frame. Not held in place by a metal strap.

If I read the advertisement correctly both "The Sherman" and the Aero tanks attach to the frame as well

 

[fkngiant]

The Sherman does.

 

[m_m70]

x2 on Aero Tanks. Just did the upgrade. Very price friendly and solid mounting.

The 195.00 (with fuel surcharge) for shipping is the deal breaker for me on this one.

 

[mrdrnac]

X3 on the Aero Tank, had mine made with the built in skid plate and it is really well built and solidly mounts to the frame with 4 large heavy duty welded on brackets. And the hang down, without a body lift is not bad at all.

 

[joshnjulie1]

Damn, I have to look into this. They are only a 1/2 hour from me.....

 

[SeanT4x4]

The 195.00 (with fuel surcharge) for shipping is the deal breaker for me on this one.[/QUOTE]

Holy Cow! I didn't see that part. I had an entire disk brake conversion shipped for less.

 

[Phil76]

I think that might be for shipping across the country. I think mine was only around $90 to here in Texas. Call them first.

 

[blubuckaroo]

If you know measurement you'll want between the floor and tank, Aero will weld the pads on accordingly. It bolts to the frame at four points. And without those "Unistrut" brackets used on the adjustable ones.
My Aero aux tank mounted with only two bolts. They go right through the tank and bolt to the floor. Can't get much simpler or more reliable.

 

[FlogginHarvey]

Thanks for the input guys! Ordered the aero yesterday. Freight with the skid plate was $125 (without would have been 105 to central KS).