Post by: Asylum on April 01, 2009, 11:14:35 PM
I am after some advice. Do to the fact that the rear cross member/bumper mount section on the TJ chassis has the strength of chocolate (Damaged mine with a little bump, it alowed the bumper bolts to try and pull through, bending the bumper up at an angle and mis shaping the cross member) I have to remove my fuel tank and with the aid of Mr Hog replace that part of the chassis with something man enough to take my rear winch bumper. I have always had an issue with the fuel tank and how tight everything is at the rear end. So am thinking of putting a fuel cell inside the truck in the back. I am not knowledgeable about fuel cells and the regs etc and was wondering if its even possible to still pass an mot with one? Also I know there is foam available for them to increase saftey but at a cost?
Something like this : http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku (http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=RCI%2D2191A&N=700+115&autoview=sku" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)
My other option, once the bumper cross member is fabbed, which is mega work and more time for Mr Hog is to also remove the upper rear chassis brace that the shocks bolt too. Allowing a hole to be cut in the rear floor area. Then fab a new rear chassis brace with an upturned U shape still allowing the shocks to mount as normal but also enabling the tank to be raised about 3-4 inches into the rear. Then fab a new floor around it so its still an external tank but completely out of the way.
Any help/advice and info greatly welcomed
Cheers
Clayt
Post by: greggmo on April 01, 2009, 11:38:32 PM
Post by: Dave69 on April 02, 2009, 05:38:05 AM
Post by: Mike Pavelin on April 02, 2009, 09:04:46 AM
Post by: Nosebolt on April 02, 2009, 09:14:15 AM
Just a quick look in my shed and I recon a VW Beetle tank would be do-able on a CJ (not that I intend to do it) but if you could it would have several advantages, mounted high, wont take up cabin space, off the shelf tank(cheaper) and possibly a working fuel gauge
Post by: Bubba on April 02, 2009, 10:11:47 AM
and i agree with mr dave a good quality fuel cell shoud not be a problem
Post by: PtP on April 02, 2009, 11:34:56 AM
Would a pair of twin tanks from Lightweight fit? They are self-contained with a good screw top and built-in sender units.
Post by: Dave69 on April 02, 2009, 04:40:16 PM
common sense says go for a proper fuel cell or twin fuel cell setup but these are inherantly safer and do come with a premium price tag around the £500 mark
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ ... age=2&SA=1 (http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/search.asp?keyword=fuel+tank&classCode=MSPORT&brandCode=all&x=0&y=0&page=2&SA=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)
or use another and put some baffle foam inside to reduce the movement of the fuel. a beetle tank out of a 1200/1300 would be close to what you might need as they are flat. but hwether they will fit in the space might be an issue
Post by: wildwood on April 02, 2009, 06:22:57 PM
Post by: Asylum on April 04, 2009, 11:44:15 PM
Clayt
Post by: Tragic on April 05, 2009, 01:38:43 PM
Quote from: "wildwood"
Have a at Mike Cuff's of J33P club he seem to have put standard TJ tank in boot area but his TJ is more pick up at the back so you would lose rear seat. Cheap fix tho.
Apache from Bucks Jeep Club has a stock YJ tank mounted back to front in the boot area. We also fabbed a full height steel bulkhead behind the seats and a recessed fuel filler in the quarter panel behind the driver's door. Just leaves enough room in the rear bed for an air tank , rear coilovers and rear winch.
I'm doing something similar on my YJ, but cutting the rear floor out and sinking the tank down lower, using the original bash plate and straps. Who needs rear seats anyway?
