best way to run a gas tank?

[440 charger]

i wanna take the tank out of the cab but i am kinda worried about using a fuel cell(the one im thinking of using is a 16 gal),the ones ive seen ran on these trucks hang down about half way over the rear end and i wanna run bags!!do you think this will be a prob.?will it sit on the tank when i lower it?would a blazer tank be a better bet?how low would a blazer tank hang down?what should i do?

[Riveted1]

Hey 440,
Try doing a search on fuel cells. This subject has been covered many times. I think a blazer tank hangs lower than most fuel cells. There are several guys here that are running bags and fuel cells w/out problems. I'm thinking XXL and JaySpot were using them? Anyway, like I said, try a search.....

[Seke69]

I think a lot of the custom tanks, seem to hang lower than the blazer tanks, like Riveted1 said, try a search for tanks. I haven't done this yet myself, but I plan on using a blazer tank, which looks like it'd sit (stock height) just above (2-3"?) over the top line of the diff. Hopefully I can get around to it this weekend, I'll try to post pics if I do.

[MOTHERTRUCKERS]

Blazer tanks we sell are 13"tall x 17" long x 26" wide

[cruzn72]

I used a summit aluminum cell and mounted it behind the rear end where the spare used to set. It is a 20 gallon tank.

[Tracy Focht]

Originally posted by cruzn72
I used a summit aluminum cell and mounted it behind the rear end where the spare used to set. It is a 20 gallon tank.

I have one, 16 gallon, gonna do the same thing...I like it.

[68 Suburban]

Originally posted by Tracy Focht
I have one, 16 gallon, gonna do the same thing...I like it.

16 gallon tank @ 5 miles a gallon. You better be plotting your way to the gas stations :p j/k

By the way your trucks progress is looking great.

[chevykid1969]

Just finished putting in a 16 gallon tank in . i dont think that clearence will be a problem . it is only about 9 inches deep so it hangs above the whole rear end.

[chevykid1969]

Another view

[jayssunm]

Crusin,

How does the gas tank fit?? Which gas tank did you get. I looked online, and they have lots to choose from.

Jay

[440 charger]

thank you for the pic... ive been wanting to see how far it hangs down!!!!i would aslo like to know which one you ordered!!

[chevykid1969]

I have a 16 gallon street fuel cell that i ordered from Summit Racing. it fit in real nice. if need any more help/pics just let me know.

[Stroker]

cruzn, I would also be interested in more info on the 20 gal tank. I was going to use the 16 gal because I knew a lot of members had used it with out problem but a few more gal wouldn't be a bad idea if it doens't hang to low. Have most of you used poly tanks with the foam baffles any trouble with them? Thanks..Stroker

[72MARIO]

I am sending my Blazer tank back. and then I am buying a 20 gallon aluminum fule cell they cost $420 CDN. with baffles and no foam. I am going to fab up my own fule neck so that I can run a filler neck using 1 1/2 " filler tube. Size is 24 x 18 x 10 shouls not hang too far down.

[RACING29]

I mounted a summit 20 gallon aluminum fuel cell in the bed. works great?

[PanelDeland]

If you find that whatever tank you use sets too low you could always take a page from the 4X4 bible and put a skid plate under it.That would take the danger of puncturing your tank out of the equation.

[Tracy Focht]

Originally posted by 68 Suburban
16 gallon tank @ 5 miles a gallon. You better be plotting your way to the gas stations :p j/k

By the way your trucks progress is looking great.

LOL...yea, your right...and thanks...I can't wait...