200 Series Aux Fuel Tank (2 Viewers)

[eizenjin91]

My 40 gallon aux LRA came in. Super simple install. ~5-6 hours. The Aussie instructions sucks like anything from them and they assume you’re an engineer. The fuel tank is made to a US spec thanks to Cruiser Brothers with a notch for the charcoal canister no modifications necessary all the hardware and bolts lined up. There is an additional filter you need not included in the kit or mentioned in the instructions but it’s just an over the counter valve filter.

Day 1 of the tank I love it and it’s super easy to transfer and fill. It sits amazingly high up and the lowest part of the rear is still the resonator on the exhaust not the tank. Definitely recommend to anyone with a 200. Let me know if any questions.

 

[mcgaskins]

Looks awesome! Any issues with it overflowing a little at the very end of filling it up? Love the big tank on the Tacoma and thinking about this for the 200.

 

[wardharris]

My 40 gallon aux LRA came in. Super simple install. ~5-6 hours. The Aussie instructions sucks like anything from them and they assume you’re an engineer. The fuel tank is made to a US spec thanks to Cruiser Brothers with a notch for the charcoal canister no modifications necessary all the hardware and bolts lined up. There is an additional filter you need not included in the kit or mentioned in the instructions but it’s just an over the counter valve filter.

Day 1 of the tank I love it and it’s super easy to transfer and fill. It sits amazingly high up and the lowest part of the rear is still the resonator on the exhaust not the tank. Definitely recommend to anyone with a 200. Let me know if any questions.

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Thank you, sir. We are working on US instructions to include with the kit.

 

[wardharris]

In case you missed it - here are the folks that made this happen - disregard the marketing guy...... me.....

 

[TonyP]

Nice. I still think the 40gal hangs a bit low for my use. I'm almost positive I'd bash a hole in it. But for a vehicle that doesn't see 6 or 7 rated Moab trails, the 40gal is good.

 

[SQRRRL]

Great to hear. Im going with the 13 gal. "Baby Bear".

 

[wardharris]

Great to hear. Im going with the 13 gal. "Baby Bear".

Ooh baby!

 

[gatortail]

Does the tank, when full, cause the vehicle to sag?
Does the tank transfer fuel automatically or is there a separate filler and switch to use it?

 

[wardharris]

Does the tank, when full, cause the vehicle to sag?
Does the tank transfer fuel automatically or is there a separate filler and switch to use it?

Land Cruiser? Sag? Blasphemy! Seriously, 350 lbs of tank and fuel is going to affect chassis/suspension dynamics, but so would the addition of a chubby friend of the same weight in the third row seat. Other load on the vehicle and suspension set-up will combine to produce the end result.

See last page of the attached PDF for details on switch, transfer pump and how it works.... oh, and prices, as well

 

[Taco2Cruiser]

I've realized that I want one of these tanks. Not because I have yet to need more fuel, but because having that amount of fuel, fulfills the fantasy of far off travels that I wish I lived.

 

[Markuson]

I've realized that I want one of these tanks. Not because I have yet to need more fuel, but because having that amount of fuel, fulfills the fantasy of far off travels that I wish I lived.

Having One of these tanks would very easily change the itinerary in Baja, Alaska, and the alternative heat sources available when braving the dead of winter as I’ve done several times at 16° below zero or so. It also means clearing my bumper of jerrycans, which creates space for other essentials like water… Or a second spare. Do I think I would keep a 40 gallon tank fullmost of the time? Nope. And that’s the beauty of it. Just because you stick the tank on there does not mean it must be kept routinely full.

Are a couple of Jerry cans adequate to get you to Prudho Bay Alaska? Yup. But… Along the way there are tons of little offshoot dirt roads, and it is super interesting to explore them. And you can only explore them if you have the flexibility that massive amounts of extra fuel provides.

To me, these tanks do not provide any essential. Instead, they provide potential, as in potential detours that are well off the beaten path of a direct or minimal, planned route. One of my favorite things to do on long trips into the boonies is to explore unknown, often-unmarked roads. One such road off the Dalton Highway led to a mining family camp in Alaska 21 years ago, and they’ve turned into lifelong friends. It was only because I had taken quite a bit of extra fuel that we felt confident heading down roads like those.

About bashing the tank…. It was my impression that these tanks could be up armored on the bottom. Perhaps word Harris can chime in about this, but I hope that is true. From the photo and from my own inspection of a 50 gallon tank in Baja, it appears to me that the tank rides well above where any spare tire would sit, and quite a bit higher than the resonator and it’s stock location.

To me, it seems adequately tucked... Especially if it can be armored with an extra plate of steel.

 

[wardharris]

Most of the "simple" aux tanks that LRA builds can be upgraded to increase the bottom from 2mm to 3mm thickness. 80 Series, 100 Series, FJ Cruisers and JK (yes, we do Jeeps) at added cost of $100 or so.

I will confirm that this is an option on the Papa 200 tank.

Also, I like the idea of "potentiality"

Like many things related to our rigs, it is not about need, but want; not about what is, but what could be....the road not taken, the risk not accepted. We may never pass this way agin....

 

[TonyP]

Right, but the resonator moves. In addition to the bottom being flattened, my resonator had dents in the top from being slammed upward into the chassis. Perhaps the armored version could handle it, maybe not. But again, 98% of the 200 people aren't doing and/or aren't interested in doing 7+ rated Moab trails, not yet at least.

So a majority of the public will be fine with the 40 gallon. Just make sure you get the appropriate springs. I'm eyeballing swapping in 2725s for my setup as I was sagging a bit while loaded up on this last trip. With the 2X gallon tank, it'll just sag more. Or not since I won't need the Jerrys or bumper tray.

 

[Taco2Cruiser]

Having One of these tanks would very easily change the itinerary in Baja, Alaska, and the alternative heat sources available when braving the dead of winter as I’ve done several times at 16° below zero or so. One of these tanks would very easily change the itinerary in Baja, Alaska, and the alternative heat sources available when braving the dead of winter as I’ve done several times at 16° below zero or so. It also means clearing my bumper of jerrycans, which creates space for other essentials like water… Or a second spare. Do I think I would keep a 40 gallon tank for most of the time? Nope. And that’s the beauty of it. Just because you stick the tank on there does not mean it must be kept routinely full.

Are a couple of Jerry cans adequate to get you to print obey Alaska? Yup. But… Along the way there are tons of little offshoot dirt roads, and it is super interesting to explore of them. But you can only explore them if you have the flexibility that massive amounts of extra fuel provides.
Are a couple of Jerry cans adequate to get you to prove obey Alaska? Yup. But… Along the way there are tons of little offshoot dirt roads, and it is super interesting to explore them. But you can only explore them if you have the flexibility that massive amounts of extra fuel provides.

To me, these tanks do not provide any essential. Instead, they provide potential, as in potential he tours that are well off the beaten path of a minimal, planned route. One of my favorite things to do on long trips into the boonies his explore unknown, Often on marked roads. One such Road lead to a mining family camp in Alaska 21 years ago, and they’ve turned into lifelong friends. It was only because I had taken quite a bit of extra fuel that we felt confident and heading down roads like those.

Often on marked roads. One such Road lead to a mining family camp in Alaska 21 years ago, and they’ve turned into lifelong friends. It was only because I had taken quite a bit of extra fuel that we felt confident and heading down roads like those.

About bashing the tank…. It was my impression that these tanks could be up armored on the bottom. Perhaps word Harris can chime in about this, but I hope that is true. From the photo and from my own inspection of a 50 gallon tank in Baja, it appears to me that the tank rides well above where any spare tire would sit, and quite a bit higher than the resonator and it’s stock location.

About bashing the tank…. It was my impression that these tanks could be up armored on the bottom. Perhaps Ward Harris can chime in about this, but I hope that is true. From the photo and from my own inspection of a 50 gallon tank in Baja, it appears to me that the tank rides well above where any spare tire would sit, and quite a bit higher than the resonator and its stock location. To me, it seems adequately talked… Especially if it can be armored with an extra plate of steel.

Well said Mark.

But let me clarify, when I said "I have not found a need for more fuel," that's not implying that I think the auxiliary tank is not a worthwhile purchase. I was saying that I don't have the lifestyle to be able to have that time off, to go use that extra fuel. Maybe one day I will live that life, but for now, work keeps me close to home, or far away from my truck and free time. This tank is awesome, thanks @wardharris for the hard work, I hope I can purchase one someday... and put it to use.

 

[wardharris]

Well said Mark.

But let me clarify, when I said "I have not found a need for more fuel," that's not implying that I think the auxiliary tank is not a worthwhile purchase. I was saying that I don't have the lifestyle to be able to have that time off, to go use that extra fuel. Maybe one day I will live that life, but for now, work keeps me close to home, or far away from my truck and free time. This tank is awesome, thanks @wardharris for the hard work, I hope I can purchase one someday... and put it to use.

Two things:
1) Dreams come true
2) Thanks for the props but I am just the business/marketing guy. Georg @orangefj45 and Long Range Automotive made this happen - acaleb, Roger, Arnie, Bernie and the entire crew, especially a lady named Brooke.....team sport!

 

[eizenjin91]

Looks awesome! Any issues with it overflowing a little at the very end of filling it up? Love the big tank on the Tacoma and thinking about this for the 200.

No overflow issue at the end at all. However it’s no longer the stock filler. It has this large expansion chamber just beneath the fuel cap above the dual openings. I’m thinking that must be making the difference with the US emissions and vent tubes?

Thank you, sir. We are working on US instructions to include with the kit.

No big deal at all! Just lots of math and conversion from MM to inches hahahah. The instructions did what they needed to do. It’s actually an incredibly straight forward and easy install once you get it mocked up and understand where everything’s going. Thanks again for everything couldn’t be happier!!

Does the tank, when full, cause the vehicle to sag?
Does the tank transfer fuel automatically or is there a separate filler and switch to use it?

Well since I got the vehicle I knew I would be doing the aux tank it was a requirement in my build. So it has OME 724 Springs in it. Which means it’s actually been oversprung like a pogo stick. Now it rides beautifully like it should. That being said the aux tank installed completely full did not drop the vehicle in the rear measurably at all. At most it would be 1/10 of an inch. Of course this is all going to be dependent on your suspension setup and spring rate.

It has an indicator and push button as indicated in the flyer posted above. However one point I do want to mention this is different than their old design. This automatically shuts off 2 minutes after hitting red empty on the gauge. The old one never turned off and I actually ended up (from my own lack of attention) burning up the transfer fuel pump after running it dry for about 6-7 hours in northern Canada. So that’s a super nice feature.

Right, but the resonator moves. In addition to the bottom being flattened, my resonator had dents in the top from being slammed upward into the chassis. Perhaps the armored version could handle it, maybe not. But again, 98% of the 200 people aren't doing and/or aren't interested in doing 7+ rated Moab trails, not yet at least.

So a majority of the public will be fine with the 40 gallon. Just make sure you get the appropriate springs. I'm eyeballing swapping in 2725s for my setup as I was sagging a bit while loaded up on this last trip. With the 2X gallon tank, it'll just sag more. Or not since I won't need the Jerrys or bumper tray.

That’s exactly it buddy. I grew up building crawlers going to Moab. I’ve taken vehicles on things only tube buggies should be on there. That being said I am building this truck to drive it to Argentina and ship it to South Africa. Serious serious dirt roads and trails but at the end of the day it’s going to be 6000 miles of dirt not 20 miles of brutal rated crawling trails. Completely different use. I have no worries about where it sits it really is surprisingly high and tight tucked away. For my use and requirements it will see a ton of wheeling and work perfectly.

Two things:
1) Dreams come true
2) Thanks for the props but I am just the business/marketing guy. Georg @orangefj45 and Long Range Automotive made this happen - acaleb, Roger, Arnie, Bernie and the entire crew, especially a lady named Brooke.....team sport!

Thanks again for you and your entire team you worked with Ward! I know we are months behind when y’all had planned and it was completely worth the wait. All that additional time was extra effort and hours put in by your team. After having owned 3 LRA tanks that were all AU spec I can’t tell you how huge the difference is in having a part actually made for this vehicle.


For anyone curious about the filler. It was a concern of mine as I would like to use the main tank most of the time saving the weight and fill up the aux when I’m heading out on a big trip. I initially thougt you stuck the nozzle in and sort of pointed it at which hole you wanted to fill up (like those chuck e cheese water gun target games). Which I was imagining would end up with both tanks half full. However the nozzle actually fits completely inside either hole so it’s a complete breeze and can get 100% of fuel under full control in either hole. My old LRA tank had this funky flapper valve and long rod you pulled this is light years ahead and the easiest thing in the world.

 

[DirtNap]

I've realized that I want one of these tanks. Not because I have yet to need more fuel, but because having that amount of fuel, fulfills the fantasy of far off travels that I wish I lived.

Preach brother!

(and very vividly put...I have a feeling you are both a warrior and a scholar!)

 

[wardharris]

@eizenjin91 -
LRA's kit for the 80 Series aux tanks still use the OEM style filler with the flapper. Seems like the physical constraints of that series makes it preferable.

Yes, it has taken longer, but along the way, we debugged the fill tube configuration and created a good solution for emission connections - we also developed the new 24 gallon tank for the 200s.

We are back at it again, working on aux tanks for US spec 100 Series, GX and 4Runner. Here is a snap from yesterday.....

 

[SQRRRL]

What new on the “Momma Bear” tank?

 

[wardharris]

What new on the “Momma Bear” tank?

It exists, we are shipping..... $1,695, same price as Pappa and Baby.

See attached product sheet and price list.

Thanks!