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Old 04-10-08, 02:56 PM   #3
sleeoffroad
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You need to check with them if they truck they used for test fitting had a charcoal canister above the spare tire. Not sure if OZ spec trucks are the same as US spec trucks. Also make sure they know you are fitting to a truck that did not have a aux tank.

Did you read this part on their site.

" Q. Will the factory sub tank fit my vehicle that has only one standard tank.

A. Sort of, You will need to purchase a tank and the mounting straps. Then you need to figure out how you will fill it, how will you get the fuel out of it and how will you mount it, as the captive nuts to bolt it to the floor are not there on these models. If you want it to work automatically like the factory setup you will also need to purchase the transfer pump which is located in the main tank, numerous electronics and plumbing.

There have been estimates of approximately $3000 (as at 2-2-08) for the genuine parts alone from Toyota, then there will be labour on top of this."




Also, just because ARB sells these in Australia does not mean they will not it here. Fuel tanks are a pain to deal with. There are a bunch of legal and emissions issues as well as very costly freight due to the size they take up.

So there are a bunch of reasons why ARB would not do it. I can assure you. Fitting a 2nd tank to a truck that was not fitted with it is a PITA.


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