Long range fuel tanks

[Sir_Shanahan]

SRB, what does it feel like when it hit the tank? Sorry that I ask as myself installed aux fuel tank recently and have not taken off road yet.

Also how did you manage to fill the aux tank nicely? I had to fill 500ml then wait for the bubbles to come out then fill again.

[srb]

You'll definitely know about it if it make contact. Just keep driving it if it hits, tank is strong enough to handle a bit of rubbing.
I doubt you'll be as unlucky as me though seeing nobody here has ever had the same issue.

The BD are the largest tanks so not too much clearance or room for error.

I don't have any issues filling it... In fact it fills quicker than my factory tank ever did... Could never use hiflow on the old tank. Although I did replaced the filler hose and breather with a slightly larger hose and relocated my filler neck higher up on the alloy tray.

[oldplodder]

Ok I sorted the issue with my BD tank.
The problem was not the tank but with the factory mounting on the rear crossmember. As some will know.. Not all Tritons are made equally. Anyway I used a die grinder to slot the rear mounting holes on the tank so I could move it across 5mm. Wasn't too painful in the end as I didn't have to completely remove the tank. I should have spotted this when I was doing the installation, the clue should have been the diff lock compressor bracket not fitting. . BD also have had this issues on other types vehicles on occasions, their solution is often the same as what I employed.
So anyway I gave it a good flex up at ZigZag on the weekend and had no more problems.

Good idea. I have the BD tank and notice on bad corrugations I get a knocking sound as if something is striking the tank in sync with the corrugations. Last trip it was sections of the tanami and the Gibb River road at the mitchell plateau turnoff. Have a lifted ultimate suspension, but will look at your fix. Loved the BD tank, did 2500km Kununurra to Derbie, and only bought 120l on the Gibb. Long distances between fuel when doing the side tracks. Got us up the tanami from Alice to Halls Ck too.

[srb]

I think the knocking will be from the top part at the front of the tank hitting the floor pan. . Mine was hard against it so I dropped the tank back down and massaged the floor with a lump hamer.

[gazman152]

Had the boys at LRA in a Lilydale install my replacement tank. Took about 3 1/2 hours. Good bunch. $167 to bloody fill it though.

[Tony]

The knocking sound, mine used to do the same thing.

When I purchased the tank new, Davis said they were not aware of any issue so had to the the installer.

After bellying the tank out a few times the knock as now gone away.

[oldplodder]

Had the boys at LRA in a Lilydale install my replacement tank. Took about 3 1/2 hours. Good bunch. $167 to bloody fill it though.

Where do you get cheap fuel like that? Took $210.00 to fill mine, after I put half a jerry can in to get me to the servo.

[Tritium]

Picked Up a second hand Long Range Tank - Tank only.
At a guess it is a Brown and Davis
what additional bits n pieces will I need to get before attempting an install ?
(No diff lock compressor to worry about)

[ag9111]

If its a Brown Davis then I don't think there is anything from memory. They use the existing hoses, pick up, bolts, etc

[MN2014GLX]

Any photos of some of these long range tanks fitted? I am interested in either the ironman or BD tanks, but curious to see how they all sit under the chassis.

[MervinJ]

Do you need an engineers certificate if you fit a LR tank? The woman at Ironman in Brendale seemed to think so.

[ag9111]

In theory yes. Any modification to the suspension, tyres, brakes or fuel system requires an engineers cert

In NSW anyway

[MervinJ]

Is there any way around it? Or just do it? They wanted $150ish. What's everyone else done?

[ag9111]

Just done it

[v8slrtorana]

In the NT its considered a common mod.
Laws are pretty relaxed up here.
No engineers cert required.

[dunney]

has anybody tried the poly long range tanks for the triton? i thihnk they hold about 125L. im undecided between the ironman and the poly one.

[4wd26]

Is there any way around it? Or just do it? They wanted $150ish. What's everyone else done?

the requirement in QLD is that it gets a mod plate- $150 is pretty good, but you have already paid for the tank and install.

would be hitting them up to include the plate in the install costs

or if you fit yourself than the $150 isn't too bad



most just ignore the requirement for certification in regards to tanks.

[MervinJ]

Cheers all.

[MervinJ]

has anybody tried the poly long range tanks for the triton? i thihnk they hold about 125L. im undecided between the ironman and the poly one.

There is a mob in SA I got a quote from and it was around the $1300 to brisbane. To much for me.

[dunney]

Ok so bit the bullet and got a ironman tank. Can anyone tell me how much it sits below the chassis ( if at all) when mounted?


edit:
Oh I found it. About 3cm under the rail. Unless the new ones are a different design which I doubt

[MervinJ]

Are you going to fit yourself? Let us know how easy it was. Also whether everything came in the kit.

Thanks

[RHKTriton]

A long range poly unit would be the go. Should be able to fill all the spaces better without the worry of long welded seems.

[dunney]

Are you going to fit yourself? Let us know how easy it was. Also whether everything came in the kit.

Thanks

Yeah I will be fitting all of it. It will be a big week.

Install:
Bullbar
Scrub bars and side steps.
Fuel tank
New suspension
Winch
New car stereo
Rocker switches
New battery
Rust proof car

A few other bits but that's the most of it.new muddies after its all on

[dunney]

ok so half way through the ironman long range tank install.. 3rd time lucky that ironman will send me a complete fitting kit. its getting a bit frustrating.

however the tail shaft is where im having a few queries. as I removed it about a cup or two of oil came out..is this normal? also should the shaft be spotlessly clean upon re-installation. is it a given the seal is replaced anytime the shaft is removed.

having never removed a tail shaft before I am unsure of what the standard things to do and expect are.

regards jared

[ag9111]

Just unbolt the rear flange and push it out of the way. No need to remove the tail shaft completely.

Yes, the bit of the shaft that enters the gearbox should be spotless otherwise you may chew out your seal with dirt. Also lube the seal with a little oil to stop it burning out.
Don't know how many km's you have done but if you are up around 100,000 it might pay to replace the seal if you have had the tailshaft out a couple of times