what fuel tankto use to clear an A-Frame in hilux

[85lux]

thinking of starting to put together the parts for an A-Frame for my hilux.
wondering what fuel tanks people are using to clear the linkages.
The standard tank is also a problem because the landcruiser is box is going in soon, the fueltank will be in the way of the tailshaft.

[Cheezy4x4]

We get them custom made to fit. We have 4 booked in for Feb. Come down and have a look.

[spazbot]

put a gq tank in behinde the diff , takes 90l and keeps the weight even down the back over the diff

[beebee]

Or just mount your standard one behind the diff. It almost fits between the chassis rail so you can belt of grind a bit off the seams and it should fit. No unnecessary stuffing around with senders etc. Although it doen't have as much clearence as a GQ one, it is thinner so less chassis needed hanging out the back. Or just go custom and get exactly what you want.

Another choice is a Jackeroo sub tank (about 40L) which I found at the wreckers and was going to use on mine when I did my 4 link. That was until I tried the std one and decided to use that once I found that it fitted.

[tomsoffroad]

I'm using a Suzuki Vitara tank in the back of mine. It sits right at the back of the chassis - which has been shortened 290mm - and the bump stops do their job to protect it from the A frame hitting it. It cost f@#k all to set up and works a treat. But it only holds 55ltrs!!!!

[85lux]

hmmmm, i dont think i can afford a custom tank, would be nice if i could. though.
i will have to measure up for the std tank behind the diff.
i will also check out the other suggestions.
thanks for your help guys!!

[professor]

I run a pvc fuel cell, foam filled. just above the a frame between the chassis rails works well!

[85lux]

i just relocated the lux tank behind the diff, two brackets and a little grinding, worked a treat. thanks guys

[bubs]

i just relocated the lux tank behind the diff, two brackets and a little grinding, worked a treat. thanks guys

I had mine like that before I chopped 14" off the back of my frame

[Hybrid]

85 what did you do about your brake proportioning valve? Or is yours mounted behind the last x-member? I havent had mine together in ages and noticed when I was about to weld the new tank mounts in that something was mounted there between the last and second last x-member that i think was the BPV.

John

[85lux]

yep, it was the bpv. i unbolted it to fit the tank. i think i will remount it in front of the crossmember. i am moving the diff forward to suit the massively forward front diff. bought steel from bohler today to make the a-frame joint. it should be grand when i am finished.

[85lux]

in regards to chopping the back end.. i will probably put a tube tray in at some stage. i will cut the chassis rails off at the front of the last crossmember and weld on a new one with tow points. 14" is a fair bit... i like it.