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72gmcshorty · 01-09-2011, 03:18 AM

Those of you who have airbagged or are running a large drop, what have you done with the gas tank? Does it hang really low, or hit the ground? Is there a slimmer alternative?

Critter · 01-09-2011, 12:46 PM

I haven't bagged a truck, and I'm not sure if the factory tank will drag...but if I'm not mistaken it is 17 inches from top to bottom. Mrhino had installed one of these tanks here at this thread (see post #28 through #40). It seemed to fit in his truck real nice and looks like it might save you about a few inches of depth if you end up needing to.

72gmcshorty · 01-09-2011, 01:50 PM

I saw that, looks good just not too sure about the notch in the frame for the hose....

Critter · 01-09-2011, 02:23 PM

Well...how about a 25 gallon (NOT the 31 gallon) tank from a 73+ blazer. They fit back there perfectly and are less than 11 in tall. It is helpful if you cut and rotate the filler tube but not 100% necessary. Basically you would swivel it to make it point the other direction.
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72gmcshorty · 01-09-2011, 10:13 PM

great because i was planning on putting in a flush gas cap anyways...

72gmcshorty · 02-06-2011, 05:13 PM

anyone use any other gas tank?

71rustpile · 02-14-2011, 08:54 PM

I'm in the same boat, anyone?

bigblock68 · 02-14-2011, 10:38 PM

stock tank...about a 4" notch

Blazn C5 · 02-15-2011, 01:54 AM

I also have a stock tank, but with a bolt in c notch.

hotrodhomi · 02-15-2011, 02:21 AM

stock tank on mine.

I put the air tanks and valves inside.

72gmcshorty · 02-15-2011, 10:48 PM

can any of you take a pic from the rear showing how low the tank hangs please...so jealous of your rides....

AJs72K5 · 02-15-2011, 11:30 PM

What about a fuel cell from Dave Boyd or Fuelcellguy? You can get it made as high and tight as you want/need.
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72gmcshorty · 02-16-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

What about a fuel cell from Dave Boyd or Fuelcellguy? You can get it made as high and tight as you want/need.
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i live in Canada. Getting stuff across border is murder.

AJs72K5 · 02-16-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 72gmcshorty

i live in Canada. Getting stuff across border is murder.

Mark (Fuelcellguy) is having a pretty nice sale right now. It might offset a lot of the shipping cost. Check the Vendor section.
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Blazn C5 · 02-26-2011, 04:53 PM

A couple of pics aired out, about 4 1/2" from the ground.

**PICKMUP** · 02-27-2011, 09:00 PM

Fuel Cell Guy-Mark, has done several for me.
They fit nice with no cutting or mods to stock filler, etc.
They look so nice compared to stock or plastic.
Warning: They make you want to do more things under there like new exhaust, big vette rams, smooth filler cap and...and...and.

01-09-2011, 03:18 AM	#1
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Gas tank and lowered blazer... Those of you who have airbagged or are running a large drop, what have you done with the gas tank? Does it hang really low, or hit the ground? Is there a slimmer alternative? __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

01-09-2011, 01:50 PM	#3
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: Gas tank and lowered blazer... I saw that, looks good just not too sure about the notch in the frame for the hose.... __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

01-09-2011, 10:13 PM	#5
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: Gas tank and lowered blazer... great because i was planning on putting in a flush gas cap anyways... __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

02-06-2011, 05:13 PM	#6
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: Gas tank and lowered blazer... anyone use any other gas tank? __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

02-14-2011, 08:54 PM	#7
71rustpile Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Littleton, Co Posts: 61	Re: Gas tank and lowered blazer... I'm in the same boat, anyone?

01-09-2011, 12:46 PM	#2
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Gas tank and lowered blazer... I haven't bagged a truck, and I'm not sure if the factory tank will drag...but if I'm not mistaken it is 17 inches from top to bottom. Mrhino had installed one of these tanks here at this thread (see post #28 through #40). It seemed to fit in his truck real nice and looks like it might save you about a few inches of depth if you end up needing to. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 01-09-2011 at 12:47 PM.

01-09-2011, 02:23 PM	#4
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Gas tank and lowered blazer... Well...how about a 25 gallon (NOT the 31 gallon) tank from a 73+ blazer. They fit back there perfectly and are less than 11 in tall. It is helpful if you cut and rotate the filler tube but not 100% necessary. Basically you would swivel it to make it point the other direction. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 01-09-2011 at 02:26 PM.

02-14-2011, 10:38 PM	#8
bigblock68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: vancouver,wa. Posts: 282	Re: Gas tank and lowered blazer... stock tank...about a 4" notch Attached Images

02-15-2011, 01:54 AM	#9
Blazn C5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orangevale, Ca Posts: 347	Re: Gas tank and lowered blazer... I also have a stock tank, but with a bolt in c notch. Attached Images

02-15-2011, 02:21 AM	#10
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Gas tank and lowered blazer... stock tank on mine. I put the air tanks and valves inside. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

02-15-2011, 10:48 PM	#11
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: Gas tank and lowered blazer... can any of you take a pic from the rear showing how low the tank hangs please...so jealous of your rides.... __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

02-15-2011, 11:30 PM	#12
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Gas tank and lowered blazer... What about a fuel cell from Dave Boyd or Fuelcellguy? You can get it made as high and tight as you want/need. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

02-26-2011, 04:53 PM	#15
Blazn C5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orangevale, Ca Posts: 347	Re: Gas tank and lowered blazer... A couple of pics aired out, about 4 1/2" from the ground. Attached Images

02-27-2011, 09:00 PM	#16
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: Gas tank and lowered blazer... Fuel Cell Guy-Mark, has done several for me. They fit nice with no cutting or mods to stock filler, etc. They look so nice compared to stock or plastic. Warning: They make you want to do more things under there like new exhaust, big vette rams, smooth filler cap and...and...and. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170 Last edited by PICKMUP; 02-27-2011 at 09:03 PM.



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