cpfeifffer wrote: ↑Sun Apr 19, 2020 5:05 am
I just installed one yesterday. No issues.
I did have to re-drill the holes on the front tabs as I didn’t like the spacing that resulted from the original ones. They should just leave the tabs un-drilled.
I also had to modify the tabs on the back due to the tow hitch.
I can take some pictures tomorrow if you’d like.
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Great thread...thanks for the pictures cpfeifffer.
I'm mocking my tank in today and have a few questions for you on fitment. Never done this before so not really sure what it should be. I just assumed it would be level...until I put a level on to learn it isn't.
1. Fully installed, does your tank have a forward rake? It is hard to tell from your pictures but mine certainly does.
2. The frame rail, starting at the rear cross member moving forward, does slope downward for 6-8" before turning upward going toward the axle cross member. To get the tank to mount flush with the rail, it pulls the back of the tank higher causing rake.
3. You clearly didn't have to use spacers to try and level so is it normal for a tank not to sit level? Never installed a tank before so not really sure.
My garage floor has a slight slope for drainage but minimal compared to the forward slope of the tank. I know the frame is what it is so just trying to understand any impact to performance ie. is there some amount of gas that will be carried low in the front of tank and not usable as the level gets low given the pump is in the center of the tank? If so, how much would that be?
Here are a few pictures of the tank mocked in.
Front mounts clamped to cross member, rear strapped in place. you can it's a pretty good slope
Rear mounts not sitting flush to frame rail yet. The forward most part of the rear mount is touching the frame. I'm sure the aluminum will move some and lay flat when I tighten it down, did yours also mount the same?
natural rake of frame seems about the same as the tank. This is on top of the rear shackle mount just forward of where the rear of the tank will mount to the frame rail.