JaketheSSnake
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Curious on this as well. I drug my labs rear a few times on my last excursion. Having a fuel tank lower than that sketches me out, but being further inward probably helps.
LONG RANGE TANK FOR 80s
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This is the aux 24 gallon tank that replaces the rear spare tire.
Tucks up very well.
An after market bumper can change fitment. I had to fab a piece of metal to reach a small amount to the Labs bumper.
I need to post pics.
Gotcha. Interested in the replacing the stock tank.
Hi - Any updates on your 42 gal aux tank, especially regarding clearance? I am trying to decide between the 24 and the 42. Do you have any pictures that you are willing to share? Many thanks, Ted
Tons of pictures of my rig on IG.
Recently ran a mini rock garden with no issues. This will also depend on your suspension lift. 42gal tank sits nice and high enough. Nice slant in consideration of departure angle. Bottom sits a good 6 or so inches above the rear diff fill plug.
Hope that's an update you can make a decision with. Just remember your rear suspension will need to be adjusted/addressed considering weight by volume.
Recently ran a mini rock garden with no issues. This will also depend on your suspension lift. 42gal tank sits nice and high enough. Nice slant in consideration of departure angle. Bottom sits a good 6 or so inches above the rear diff fill plug.
Hope that's an update you can make a decision with. Just remember your rear suspension will need to be adjusted/addressed considering weight by volume.
Hey Michael - Well, you have another IG follower. Lot of great pictures on your page! Could not find any of the aux tank, but I did not make it through all of the albums.
Appreciate your comments on rear suspension. Have installed a OME lift with 2860 Rear Coil Springs; should be able to handle weight (6.1lbs/gallon X 42 = 256lbs, plus weight of tank).
I have the 42 gallon main tank version of the LRA. The installation was pain, the biggest issue I had was with the front strap namely the side on the frame. There is not too much space to have the bolt started and had to unbolt the frame mount of the strap. The long range is hanging a bit lower then the OEM.
I am bit worried about it hanging so low so I had my friend created the skid plate from 5mm stainless steel.
I am bit worried about it hanging so low so I had my friend created the skid plate from 5mm stainless steel.
Regarding the long ranger 42 gallons of the tank and offroading, take a look at Stephans video of his 105 ( with the long-range 42 gallon tank) taking some technical terrain:
105 Offroading
105 Offroading
Hey Jorgito- Many thanks for the video. There are very few angles from which the aux tank is even visible. Very helpful. -Ted
Cool cool, I'll put up a "story" for you soon. Will take some pictures and video. Keep in mind, I also had extra armor custom built for the 42gal tank.
This may be moot, if you've already made your purchase, but will do so anyhow.
Bumping this old thread for an update on my LRA 24 install due to viewing another aux tank thread (Aux fuel tank dual fill neck). It reminded me that I should update this tread with what I experienced on my aux tank. I had problems with the speed of the fuel pump and also the pump shutting down on its own while in use. The switch/gauge combo (and wire gauge from switch to pump) that is included turned out to be the problem, in my case. For me, it works fine as a fuel gauge for the aux tank, but the fuel pump switch function really sucked (no pun intended...lol). I have since, installed a separate (heavier duty) switch for the aux tank fuel pump and subbed in heavier gauge wire and it now pumps faster and flawlessly. I believe the small gauge wire that was included with the switch, plus the switch itself was inadequate for the job it was supposed to do. Hopefully this will help others that might be having the same or similar problems.
Since the earlier concerns, LRA upgraded the wiring harness and last summer went to a better transfer pump. I think my 42 gallon auxiliary was one of the first to get the new pump. Everything on both my ta
nks has worked great.
As for questions about how tucked up they are, I'll offer up 3 pics. The auxiliary tank\s geometry really limits its exposure and the replacement main tank is no lower than the frame rails.
The second and third pics courtesy of first responder Kevin Fox. If you want to know more about the incident, see the Crash Tested link in my sig line.
nks has worked great.
As for questions about how tucked up they are, I'll offer up 3 pics. The auxiliary tank\s geometry really limits its exposure and the replacement main tank is no lower than the frame rails.
The second and third pics courtesy of first responder Kevin Fox. If you want to know more about the incident, see the Crash Tested link in my sig line.
Well. That was unexpected.
Got a jug if need be on the highway, but usually hit every rest stop. I'm an old man...Mike - your bladder must be HUGE 'cause with that much fuel you must not stop much on the hwy!
Truth be told, those tanks aren't really for the hwy, they're for the off-highway.
So it seems that the 24 gal aux tank is installed and tied into the main tank without the need to drop the main tank?
I think the 24- and 42-gallon auxiliary tanks both use the return line from the msin tank via the rejiggered dual fuel fill to pump fuel from the auxiliary to the main.. Best I can recall without the instructions in front of me. The instructions can be found on LRA's website.
Trusty Rusty
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I just posted the other day about being trouble free since install, but the tank must have been listening...just kicked it on yesterday to fill the main and totally shut down. I need to pull the lower kick panel and cover over the fuse block inside cabin to see what's going on. Been running this tank on and off for well over 18 months and never an issue with on/off, slow feeding, or other inconsistencies.
@80t0ylc might be in touch regarding the changes/upgrades you needed to make assuming I've got similar issues related to the wiring...hoping it was a fluke, just odd that it would act up now after working so well for quite some time cycling through multiple full tank transfers to the main.
Oh, and on the same drive my driver mirror glass decided to go from "shaky" to "I'M READY TO FLY OFF THE TRUCK AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT"...and I thought me and ole 80 had a loving relationship.
