Anyone running bed mounted batteries or fuel cell?
 

Hey guys I was wanting to throw some weight to the back of my truck to maybe even it out a little more.

I'm thinking of mounting duel batteries under my bed as close to the tailgate as I can get. Has anyone else done a similar modification like this?

Also I would like to remove the two side tanks and put in a few cell. However I dont want to cut a whole in my bed. I would like to be able to use the original gas doors on each side of the bed so when I pull up to a gas station it doesn't matter what side I'm on.


Well... Anyone got any advice before I get started...?

Re: Anyone running bed mounted batteries or fuel cell?
 

If your wanting more traction, get you some intubes cut them in half, and fill with sand. You can take them out if you need to haul something. Just a thought.

Re: Anyone running bed mounted batteries or fuel cell?
 

I would look up forum member Fuel Cell Guy and have him build what you want-LINK www.aluminumfuelcell.com

Re: Anyone running bed mounted batteries or fuel cell?
 

In my younger years i had a 80 elcamino with a 305 from a monte carlo and a 3 speed manual tranny! I thought it was a race car so i had a 15 gallon harwood fuel cell and 1 battery mounted in the bed! It was a pain I burned through my positive battery cable on my headers. It was an easy fix after I had it towed home but when it happened on a dark rainy night it wasnt so easy to diagnose! Thats a good idea using your fuel doors bacause climbing in the bed everytime you need to fuel up is not fun either. If I only knew half of what I do now! Good luck I know this isnt too much help just thought I would share my story with you remember to route that power wire away from problems!

Re: Anyone running bed mounted batteries or fuel cell?
 

A Blazer tank and relocated fuel door has been done. That way your box is still usable. I wouldn't put the batteries behind the axle. Water or road debries could get thrown up there and cause corrsion or worse. I would put them in front of the axle. You would still be moving weight towards the rear and off the front end.

Re: Anyone running bed mounted batteries or fuel cell?
 

Good point I've seen people put them in front of the axle on stepsides, right under the step. Looked really good. I have a fleetside and I am trying to find a good mounting spot. I'm not really concerned about racing and traction control and all I jus thought it might help even for an every day driver. My biggest things is the doors. My bed is in really good shape so I'd hate to have to shave both gas doors that would cost a crap load... Any more suggestions?

Re: Anyone running bed mounted batteries or fuel cell?
 

my truck has a battery mounted inside the bed, in front of the driver side wheel tunnel, I would go with fuel cell or blazer tank in between the rear frame rails, and mount the filler behind the license plate, like mentioned