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herb101 · 10-08-2007, 08:40 AM

I think the general theory is that a non-stock style tank (aluminum, SS or steel) that is a box with angle mounts welded on, can the bolted to the frame without straps. The stock style 'clamshell' tanks use the flange location as a seam between the top and bottom halves. There is concern that the direct bolting of the 'clamshell' to the frame, at the seam, will cause extra stress at the seam and provide a point of failure. This is especially true in an accident situation. The straps help disturbute the load across the tank floor.

Herb

10-08-2007, 08:40 AM	#2
herb101 Used Register Join Date: May 2005 Location: Live Oak, TX Posts: 379	Re: Blazer tank question I think the general theory is that a non-stock style tank (aluminum, SS or steel) that is a box with angle mounts welded on, can the bolted to the frame without straps. The stock style 'clamshell' tanks use the flange location as a seam between the top and bottom halves. There is concern that the direct bolting of the 'clamshell' to the frame, at the seam, will cause extra stress at the seam and provide a point of failure. This is especially true in an accident situation. The straps help disturbute the load across the tank floor. Herb Last edited by herb101; 10-08-2007 at 08:41 AM.