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Old 07-14-2016, 10:25 PM
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Additional fuel tank

So I am taking the bed off my truck in the coming weeks and am looking to put in another fuel tank. My bed is set up for two fuel tanks but currently only has one installed. So far the biggest tank I've been able to find is a 45 gallon tank made for a bronco. I would like to know if there are any large me tanks available that won't break the bank, is there around a 60 gallon rear tank for these trucks. The weight isn't a problem as it rides better with more weight in the rear, but I don't want to put in a tool box tank. There are many times I have to take the regular toolbox out to make room for a heavy load. My truck is an 87 F250/350 idi.
 
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Old 07-14-2016, 11:20 PM
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Also is there a bigger option for the front tank as well? Mine is a 19 gallon now but would like a 30 if it will fit.
 
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Old 07-15-2016, 08:17 AM
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Front tank is as big as you're going to get, and the Bronco tank is the biggest tank that will fit in the back.
 
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The late Bob Gervais had a great thread on adding the 38 gallon tank to our generation of trucks.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...2-96-97hd.html
 
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Old 07-15-2016, 10:12 AM
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just remember the large bronco tank will stick down about another 8 inches or so, so you will no longer be able to mount your spare tire under the truck.
 
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Okay thanks, not to worried about mounting a spare tire because mine is too big to fit under there anyway, and I was reading that some people had swapped in a side tank from a super duty to get 29 gallons instead of the stock 19, is the front swap worth it if I am putting on the rear tank? Or will I have enough with the 38 gallon tank?
 
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Old 07-15-2016, 03:24 PM
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i can not see how a superduty tank will fit. i have both sitting side by side at the body shop and they are no where near close in size to fit.
 
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i stuck a side 78 gal. off a old international dumpy on my diesel ..flat elongated .. runnin a fill hose was the biggest problem.................
 
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