160 liter replacement tank

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SamoL

SamoL

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On 100scool someone mentioned that there is a 160 liter replacement tank for a LC100 made by a Long Ranger. Does anyone know anything about this tank? Can someone provide me a part #, as I haven't seen it in any catalogues.

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Samo
 
check their site..

http://www.longrangeautomotive.com.au/vehicles/toyota.html

they do apparently have a 160 replacement for the IFS 100 but they mention that it "WILL NOT FIT TOYOTA T/BAR # PZQ64-60050". I guess they mean if you have that torsion bar the tank would not fit.. they don't mention the tank is a replacement for which tank (main or sub) exactly though.. You should email them if you are interested, don't forget to ask if OME t-bars are a problem.. good luck :)

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check their distributors section, they have one in france that probably knows your vehicle better and may have one in stock..
 
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The site mentioned previously is not Long Ranger tank site, it is long range automotive, there is a difference, Long ranger make a 180/182 litre fuel tank for the 100 series or a split tank, 120/122 litres fuel and 55 litres water(stainless)

The T/Bar they are talking about is the toyota tow bar that has a vertical steel plate running on the centre side of the exhaust which gets in the way of the tank IIRC

website here http://www.oot4wd.com.au/=100Series.asp

From their site
LandCruiser’s which have a towbar mounted to the spare wheel cross member are not compatible with a Longranger Fuel Tank.
 
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it seems like noone is making a tank to replace the OEM 96 litre tank. Too bad... In europe I'll have a real hard time at relocating the spare.

Regards
Samo
 
In many European countries you need homologation of all non standad parts added to the vehicle. And for a bumper with tire carrier you might get a homologation in Germany, but it would be almost impossible in Slovenia. That's one reason I want my car to look as much stock as possible.
The other reason is the cost: in Europe a Long ranger tank + all parts needed to put on the second tank + ARB bumper + tire carrier + firmer rear springs would cost arround 4500 EUR. And that's without costs of labor and homologation. I guess it doesn't make sense for a '98 vehicle.

Only changing the standard main tank for a larger one would therefore be acceptable for me.

Regards
Samo
 
So Samo, do you already have the 96 litre main tank as well as the 45 litre sub tank? If not, then what about fitting an OEM 45 litre sub tank?
 
Getting a 45 liter OEM subtank is impossible in Europe. It would have to be a special order (with a special price). The costs would be the same as for the 180 liter sub tank. And the spare would be too low then (now I have it lifted for about 4 cm).
Currently I can carry two jerry cans of fuel on the roof (together with a tent, jack and sand plates). 135 liters of fuel are enough for almost everything. But I'd like to have more ;)

Regards
Samo
 
The OEM 45 litre subtanks and the spare wheel bracket (you probably have the bracket already, the tank goes above the bracket) come up for sale on ebay in OZ occasionally, the last one I think I saw went for $50AUD. People replace the sub tank with a gas(LPG) tank. I have no idea on shipping for these items to you as I live inland, but it may be an option to look at.
 
In many European countries you need homologation of all non standad parts added to the vehicle. And for a bumper with tire carrier you might get a homologation in Germany, but it would be almost impossible in Slovenia. That's one reason I want my car to look as much stock as possible.
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Did the 100 come out with a rear wheel carrier as a genuine option like the 80 series cruiser.

maybe this would be an option to get around these rules if it did.

That way you could move the spare tyre and put in the larger tank at the rear.

Just a thought.
 
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The OEM 45 litre subtanks and the spare wheel bracket (you probably have the bracket already, the tank goes above the bracket) come up for sale on ebay in OZ occasionally, the last one I think I saw went for $50AUD. People replace the sub tank with a gas(LPG) tank. I have no idea on shipping for these items to you as I live inland, but it may be an option to look at.
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That would surely be an interesting option, but sending an used gas tank overseas would probably be impossible or just too expensive.
BTW, I have friends who regularly jump down to Morocco. They say fuel is not an issue if you drive diesel or leaded gas, but unleaded gasoline can be hard to find. And further southwards, in Mauritania, you definitely need at least 1000 km range to be halfway on the safe side. At 20 l/100 km that means 200 liters. If changing the tank is too ecxpensive or legally problematic, I think the best option is to carry some 20 liter jerricans. 5 or 6 would do it.

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That's what I did on my last trip - I had 6 jerry cans with me. But I can't do that when I travel with my children. I have 40 liter of fuel on the roof, but I don't have place for 4 jerry cans in the car.

Regards
Samo
 
dhula said:
Did the 100 come out with a rear wheel carrier as a genuine option like the 80 series cruiser.

maybe this would be an option to get around these rules if it did.

That way you could move the spare tyre and put in the larger tank at the rear.

Just a thought.
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Some markets came out with the spare on the rear, hinge out type carrier
51903-60120 Carrier Sub-Assy, Spare wheel

This is the main carrier sub assembly(frame the wheel bolts to), but not the latch, bolts etc.
I think "MOT" here on Mud may have had carriers for sale at one time, not sure if he still does or if they are genuine Toyota or not.
 
Like this one
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Samo, have you considered an offroad trailer?
 
No, I don't want it. I would loose a lot of offroad capabilities and ship transportation would be more expensive.
In fact I'm perfectly happy with the setup I have now - all I want is to carry 40 or 50 liters of fuel more (and I don't have place for it in the trunk).

Regards
Samo
 
SamoL said:
This tire carrier is not mounted to the chassis. I guess it is not too usable for offroading.

Regards
Samo
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I don't know it's capabilities, but as said, this is "Original equipment" as supplied by Toyota, they also had these on the 80 series, so I expect they are up to the job.
 
AUS spec 80 series with the OEM spare tire carriers "supposedly" have reinforcements in the rear quarter panel. The US spec 80's don't have these reinforcements. Something to consider that might also apply to different market 100 series vehicles.
 
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