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BigRed76 · 12-15-2010, 09:42 PM

I am wanting to swap in a suburban gas tank to get rid of my existing 16 gal. tank, but my truck is a short bed. I know that there are 3 different sizes of these tanks but I cant find what the physical size difference is between them. Will a burban tank fit in a short bed?

**old Rusty C10** · 12-15-2010, 11:04 PM

what year burban? i believe they are different but im sure you can check to see if its the same part number on the Advanced web site.....

BigRed76 · 12-15-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

what year burban? i believe they are different but im sure you can check to see if its the same part number on the Advanced web site.....

It'll be from an 80-86 suburban since there's plenty of those years in the yeards around here. But If I have to use a tank from a 73-79 then I'll just order a repro.

blazinzuk · 12-16-2010, 04:30 AM

Use a blazer tank they are shorter and should fit the shortbed better

Tx Firefighter · 12-16-2010, 07:18 AM

I was looking on O Reilly auto parts website the other day at Suburban tanks for my project. They list the physical dimensions of the tanks.

25 gallon Tank Dimensions: 28-3/4 x 28-1/8 x 10-3/4 Inch
31 gallon Tank Dimensions: 28-3/4 x 28-1/8 x 12-3/4 Inch
40 gallon Tank Dimensions: 35 x 28-3/4 x 13-1/8 Inch

Also, the prices are very decent versus mail order and paying shipping. It'd be nice to walk out of the local parts store with a tank instead of waiting for the UPS truck.

BigRed76 · 12-16-2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by blazinzuk

Use a blazer tank they are shorter and should fit the shortbed better

Well based on part numbers and dimensions the blazer tanks are the exact same as the suburban tanks in the 25 and 31 gallon.

BigRed76 · 12-16-2010, 08:05 PM

I also noticed from parts stores that all of the tanks were the same(capacity & dimensions) from 73 to 86, but in 80 the part numbers changed as well as the prices. Is there something different between the 70's and 80's tanks that isn't obvious?

Tx Firefighter · 12-16-2010, 08:06 PM

Yes, the gas filler tube spout is bigger on the new ones.

BigRed76 · 12-16-2010, 08:14 PM

Interesting, of course online the parts stores use the same pic for all of the tanks so I couldn't notice. So the bigger fill tube spout would be better right? or does it interfere with something?

Tx Firefighter · 12-16-2010, 08:20 PM

Bigger filler tube is better since it will fill easier without burping and the rubber hose is easier to get too. But, make sure you can figure out your filler tube size and if you'll need to adapt one size to another.

BigRed76 · 12-16-2010, 08:32 PM

So I was out at the junkyard today and looked under numerous suburbans and now see how the tank has to be mounted. But is it possible to use the spare tire carrier crossmember as the front crossmember to mount the tank to?

BigRed76 · 12-17-2010, 03:40 PM

ttt

Doug_J · 12-17-2010, 07:50 PM

Sorry to change subject but was woundering if anyone has ran the neck out the bumper? because thats what id like to do have it like the chevelles used to be flip down the licens plate.

BigRed76 · 12-18-2010, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug_J

Sorry to change subject but was woundering if anyone has ran the neck out the bumper? because thats what id like to do have it like the chevelles used to be flip down the licens plate.

I think the license plate would be too low since the filler neck has to stay above the top of the tank.

12-15-2010, 09:42 PM	#1
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Suburban gas tank swap I am wanting to swap in a suburban gas tank to get rid of my existing 16 gal. tank, but my truck is a short bed. I know that there are 3 different sizes of these tanks but I cant find what the physical size difference is between them. Will a burban tank fit in a short bed? __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

12-15-2010, 11:04 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,276	Re: Suburban gas tank swap what year burban? i believe they are different but im sure you can check to see if its the same part number on the Advanced web site..... __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-16-2010, 04:30 AM	#4
blazinzuk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Afton Wy Posts: 77	Re: Suburban gas tank swap Use a blazer tank they are shorter and should fit the shortbed better

12-16-2010, 07:18 AM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Suburban gas tank swap I was looking on O Reilly auto parts website the other day at Suburban tanks for my project. They list the physical dimensions of the tanks. 25 gallon Tank Dimensions: 28-3/4 x 28-1/8 x 10-3/4 Inch 31 gallon Tank Dimensions: 28-3/4 x 28-1/8 x 12-3/4 Inch 40 gallon Tank Dimensions: 35 x 28-3/4 x 13-1/8 Inch Also, the prices are very decent versus mail order and paying shipping. It'd be nice to walk out of the local parts store with a tank instead of waiting for the UPS truck. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-16-2010, 08:05 PM	#7
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Suburban gas tank swap I also noticed from parts stores that all of the tanks were the same(capacity & dimensions) from 73 to 86, but in 80 the part numbers changed as well as the prices. Is there something different between the 70's and 80's tanks that isn't obvious? __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

12-16-2010, 08:06 PM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Suburban gas tank swap Yes, the gas filler tube spout is bigger on the new ones. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-16-2010, 08:14 PM	#9
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Suburban gas tank swap Interesting, of course online the parts stores use the same pic for all of the tanks so I couldn't notice. So the bigger fill tube spout would be better right? or does it interfere with something? __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

12-16-2010, 08:20 PM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Suburban gas tank swap Bigger filler tube is better since it will fill easier without burping and the rubber hose is easier to get too. But, make sure you can figure out your filler tube size and if you'll need to adapt one size to another. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-16-2010, 08:32 PM	#11
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Suburban gas tank swap So I was out at the junkyard today and looked under numerous suburbans and now see how the tank has to be mounted. But is it possible to use the spare tire carrier crossmember as the front crossmember to mount the tank to? __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB Last edited by BigRed76; 12-17-2010 at 03:40 PM.

12-17-2010, 03:40 PM	#12
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Suburban gas tank swap ttt __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

12-17-2010, 07:50 PM	#13
Doug_J Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Moore,OK Posts: 178	Re: Suburban gas tank swap Sorry to change subject but was woundering if anyone has ran the neck out the bumper? because thats what id like to do have it like the chevelles used to be flip down the licens plate.



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