Long Range Tank For 60

[82ndjumper]

Well now..I would suggest some pictures and a description of how this was done. I am intrigued.

, you need a 1992-97 chevy suburban tank. If you look on ebay you might find a new one for under $200.00. If you look at the tank one end is a little narrower then the other, use that as the front , the inlet tube will be on the wrong side. have the intake moved to the passenger side of the tank and the old one blocked off, and a drain plug put in the bottom. if you are not going to use a chevy pump in the tank then you will need to have a pick-up for the gas line installed for the line to the engine. Or use the chevy pump that goes in the tank. if you go that way you can check ledmine products on E-bay for longer tank straps and an adapter to connect the chevy level to the toyoto fuel gage. Or if you want to use a toyoto sender unit I just made an adapter so that I could install the sender in the fuel pump hole. then install in the same place as the toyota was.
hope that helped.

 

[cruiserpilot]

No vent lines were re used, or the filers that are up above the filler in the rear quarter panel area? It
just sounds way too simple. I'm simple, so I like simple, but it makes me nervous. I have a 12HT
diesel, no pump in the tank, so extending the pick up would be fairly straightforward. How much deeper
than the stock tank is it? Did you extend the rod on the factory fuel sender?
This helps, anything that can get me 42 gals for over $1000 cheaper than the other option definitely helps! J

 

[82ndjumper]

did not use the old toyota lines the chevy tank has air vents on the top of the tank, when I put in chevy engine did away with all the extra pollution stuff. the tank is about twice the depth of the toyota, just get an aluninum or stainless steel to the rod on the sender.

 

[cruiserpilot]

Very interesting. Going to start looking around for a tank. Can't thank you enough for at least a really decent
viable alternative. How did you get to this idea? Someone do it already, or did you just have a parts rig and
it looked good?
In my mind, one of the real benefits of this conversion is that the actual tank weight is rational. Most aftermarket
things, including tanks tend to be really heavy duty - meaning really heavy weight!
Have you got a couple of pics from 3 sides underneath to post? I would really like to see how it fits up there.
I have my Hidden Hitch receiver on the back, I presume this wouldn't be a problem? J

 

[82ndjumper]

The first time that I did this was on a FJ-55, a friend had an older suburban, I always wanted a bigger tank as I have always put a small block chevy in the land cruser's as the engine weighs less then the old toyoto six with a lot more torque. if you look at the tank that is in there now the chevy tank is very close to the same size, just deeper.

 

[cruiserpilot]

yeah, I have a '74 FJ40 with a '79 350 / NV4500 in the back yard. I've gone to the dark side of diesels now.
But I am going on long distance trips, and really want more capacity out back for range. Sure appreciate your help. J

 

[82ndjumper]

The tank uses two Dorman 911-001 tank vent valve.

 

[mxtaco48]

i am swapping in a 5.7l v8 from a 97 and by chance a guy i was corresponding with about parts has a '96 suburban... I was going to have to buy a new fuel pump anyways so this could possibly resolve two issues in one for me. I don't know much about installing non toyota tanks and pumps into the cruiser but i see theres an electrical connection, fuel vent and fuel vapor tube, and a fuel feed and return line....would i run into any weird issues bolting this under the cruiser? The electrical should be easily spliced together, but are there any additional considerations to take when connecting the other lines?

 

[boozewz]

Hi I have a 1985 Fj60, installed a 42 gallon tank for a 92-97 chevy suburban had a drain and intake moved it cost less then $155.00 on ebay

I too would love to see pics of this set up @82ndjumper

That sounds like one sweet and simple, and cost effective set up!

Cheers

 

[82ndjumper]

i am swapping in a 5.7l v8 from a 97 and by chance a guy i was corresponding with about parts has a '96 suburban... I was going to have to buy a new fuel pump anyways so this could possibly resolve two issues in one for me. I don't know much about installing non toyota tanks and pumps into the cruiser but i see theres an electrical connection, fuel vent and fuel vapor tube, and a fuel feed and return line....would i run into any weird issues bolting this under the cruiser? The electrical should be easily spliced together, but are there any additional considerations to take when connecting the other lines?

That is the easy way to go since you already have a power connection for the fuel pump, make sure that it is grounded good. If you want to use the toyoto fuel level in the dash you can buy an adapter from Ledmine products on E-bay. that will let you connect to any sending unit to the toyoto fuel level.

If you are going over rocks you might want to put a steel plate under the tank

 

[cruiserpilot]

Hey, 82nd. Do you have a picture of the rear of the truck to show the tank. How it fits and how low it is?

 

[mxtaco48]

I'll have access to the whole 96 suburban ... I was thinkin pull the tank, in tank pump, all lines to the first clip, and tank straps ... Anything else yall would pull?

 

[82ndjumper]

if you are going to all of the trouble, I would put in a new tank pump and filter. why go to all of the trouble and find out that the pump goes bad in a week or so?? you can buy on ebay for $100.00 or so.
do not know how to send photos on line will try and get a friend to help.

 

[joebattle1]

Anyone ever heard of Lagarto Tanks? They are a South American Mom and pop operation. I follow them on Instagram @largartotanks I spoke to them once via IG and he told me they were going to be available in the U.S. Soon. Via Miami. This was about a year ago. He also has a Facebook page. Maybe not a viable option yet in the U.S. But we spoke a while back. Something to keep an eye on.

 

[DrivingMissRosey]

I found this one today. The seller claims its for an FJ60 but I'm gonna check it out. It looks homemade to me, not a long ranger or any other manufacturer. Any thoughts on it? I'm trying to figure out the holes the side. Also, where the heck would the sending unit be installed?

 

[doug720]

I posted the Craigslist ad link for that tank a few days ago - Long Range Fuel Tank on SoCal CraigsList for $200

No connection.

It looks similar to a Man-A-Fre tank, or maybe is? The ports on the side are the various vent line connections to connect to a stock 60's tank, so it looks like an easy swap.

IMHO, how can you go wrong for $200, unless it's damaged or rusted out?

 

[DrivingMissRosey]

I posted the Craigslist ad link for that tank a few days ago - Long Range Fuel Tank on SoCal CraigsList for $200

No connection.

It looks similar to a Man-A-Fre tank, or maybe is? The ports on the side are the various vent line connections to connect to a stock 60's tank, so it looks like an easy swap.

IMHO, how can you go wrong for $200, unless it's damaged or rusted out?

It looks similar. I see a few differences though as its missing the tabs on the side to mount it as well as it may be missing the sending unit hole. I'm going to try to get together with the seller this weekend.

 

[cruiserpilot]

^^^ See if it is baffled inside as well. That is important I think.

 

[lcwizard]

the man-afre tank would have the factory sender drop in. The newer ones also have the boss for the drop in FJ62 fuel pump assembly

 

[DrivingMissRosey]

^^^ See if it is baffled inside as well. That is important I think.

the man-afre tank would have the factory sender drop in. The newer ones also have the boss for the drop in FJ62 fuel pump assembly

The guy sold it today to someone else. Bummer.