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May 31, 2012 | 11:17 PM

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VTrucks

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Originally Posted by LeoJr

Be mindful of the fuel tank differences between the long and short bed. I think the rear tanks are the same but on the long beds the front tank hold the most fuel, on the short bed it is the opposite. Just something to think about.

Thanks for the tip!!

Jun 1, 2012 | 08:07 AM

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SCRebel

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Yeah I believe the shortbeds have a 16 gal front, and 19 gal rear. The long beds have a 19 gal front tank, and 19 gal rear tank.

Jun 1, 2012 | 08:31 AM

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klricks

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I have reg cab SB and like it. Has a shell and sometimes gets mistaken for a Bronco. I sometimes wish I had extended cab though.
A rear window slider is essential for the occasional 10' 2x4 or PVC pipe etc. 8' materials go in diagonal OK.
I can way overload my SB with firewood (weight) as it is.

Jun 1, 2012 | 09:53 AM

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IowanStraight6

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No it goes long bed 19 front 18 rear and short bed 16 front and 18 rear

Jun 1, 2012 | 10:13 AM

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SCRebel

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Originally Posted by IowanStraight6

No it goes long bed 19 front 18 rear and short bed 16 front and 18 rear

Well really it depends on the year model. Lol. 87-89 had a 19 gal rear tank, 90-96 had a 18 gal rear tank.

Why they did that, I have no idea.

Jun 1, 2012 | 12:01 PM

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Highriser4

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I like my short bed for around town and just the look of it, but for a load, long bed all the way.

Jun 1, 2012 | 02:56 PM

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GLOCKREAPER

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Originally Posted by SCRebel

Why they did that, I have no idea.

It's probably because the '90 received a new fuel pump that took up move volume.

Jun 1, 2012 | 03:13 PM

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RJJP

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SCRebel

Well really it depends on the year model. Lol. 87-89 had a 19 gal rear tank, 90-96 had a 18 gal rear tank.

Why they did that, I have no idea.

Depends, my long bed still holds slightly over 20 in each tank, but my fuel pump is on the side of my motor.

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Jun 1, 2012 | 03:45 PM

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Diesel_Brad

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From: Gilbert, PA

All of my trucks(long and short) have a 19 gallon rear tank from 80-97

Jun 1, 2012 | 04:15 PM

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phoneman91

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From: Aurora,Colorado

And something to consider also--only the SWB/short bed 4x2 can have two tanks. The post 1988 or so 4x4 SWB trucks can only have the rear tank. The 18 gallons available sure can get scary when off road in the middle of nowhere!