Add or replace fuel tank
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Add or replace fuel tank
Hi,
I am planning a long trip into Baja this summer in my 1989 F-150 shortbed 4x4. The fuel tank is miserably small and wanted to ask for suggestions to solve this hassle. Searching the forum i see many users have auxiliary or tool box type tanks. This wont really work for me as with a shortbed my space is needed for camping gear/ toys, etc. There does not seem to be much room down where the stock tank is at the moment. Searching OEM websites for replacement tanks it seems like the biggest they sell is a 22 gallon tank for a 1989. That is not a big gain from stock for $600 bucks! I would like to get up to 30 gallons if possible.
On the forum i see many users have dual tanks. Does anyone know if I can add an extra tank on this rig?
Thanks again!
Aq
I am planning a long trip into Baja this summer in my 1989 F-150 shortbed 4x4. The fuel tank is miserably small and wanted to ask for suggestions to solve this hassle. Searching the forum i see many users have auxiliary or tool box type tanks. This wont really work for me as with a shortbed my space is needed for camping gear/ toys, etc. There does not seem to be much room down where the stock tank is at the moment. Searching OEM websites for replacement tanks it seems like the biggest they sell is a 22 gallon tank for a 1989. That is not a big gain from stock for $600 bucks! I would like to get up to 30 gallons if possible.
On the forum i see many users have dual tanks. Does anyone know if I can add an extra tank on this rig?
Thanks again!
Aq
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From: McNairy county, TN.
National parts depot has replacement tanks. the mid ship is F-9002-14A $114.95 19 gallons. Alot of guys have also used Bronco tanks on the rear. They are 32/33 gallons (will lose the spare tire mounting under the bed) with a little bracket fabing.
The other option would be to buy/build and offroad trailer to carry extra gear/fuel. http://www.tentrax.com/OffRoadAT_Trailer.html
http://outdoors.off-road.com/outdoor....jsp?id=311481
The other option would be to buy/build and offroad trailer to carry extra gear/fuel. http://www.tentrax.com/OffRoadAT_Trailer.html
http://outdoors.off-road.com/outdoor....jsp?id=311481
