Builds Stretched 1-Ton FJ40 (1 Viewer)

[Mike Shull]

The intake airbox did not go so well so I scrapped that idea for now. My fuel tank is just about done! It just needs one more bracket and a fill tube. I should have it by 6/19, which is the soonest that I am able to make a 2-hour trip to pick up. I’ll refocus my energy towards finishing the brake lines this coming weekend.

 

[mtweller]

Hot damn that's a sexy fuel tank!

 

[Mike Shull]

Hot damn that's a sexy fuel tank!

No doubt! I was telling my friend that it is a shame that I plan to cover it with a skid plate. He is doing me a huge favor and his fabricator is a true perfectionist. The welds look amazing and the design looks like a perfect match to the styrofoam mockup. I can’t wait to get this thing installed.

 

[Mike Shull]

I’ve taken the next 5 days off to work on the Cruiser. So far today I’ve managed to get nothing done. Ha!

Well, that’s not totally true. I picked up my fuel tank and I finally got it in place. I didn’t leave 1/8” to spare on the dimensions. It was hard to get in place! I suppose styrofoam is a bit more forgiving.

I will make the front crossmember mounts today, then cut the fuel pump access door in the floor.

I’ve managed to get a ton of punchlist items knocked out in the past few weeks, including plumbing the entire brake system. I do not recommend using an aluminum proportioning valve with steel lines. I had some rework there as it was hard to get the lines to seat properly. The brake pedal is easy to push and the brakes seem to hold well.

 

[Farmer Thomas]

Rig is looking Good!

 

[Mike Shull]

Rig is looking Good!

That is a huge compliment considering your attention for detail. Thanks!

 

[EWheeler]

Is it done yet?!?

 

[Mike Shull]

Is it done yet?!?

Haha! The tank is in, plumbed and wired. I am making several trips to the gas station for fuel. So far it has 9 gallons in it and the fuel gauge is reading shy of 1/2 tank. I’m guessing that the gauge will need to be calibrated.

 

[EWheeler]

Haha! The tank is in, plumbed and wired. I am making several trips to the gas station for fuel. So far it has 9 gallons in it and the fuel gauge is reading shy of 1/2 tank. I’m guessing that the gauge will need to be calibrated.

Tip - dont fill it up.

If you have issues, and have to drop it for some odd reason, you don't want it full. Fill it al the way up and worry about calibrating your Dakota later.

 

[Mike Shull]

Tip - dont fill it up.

If you have issues, and have to drop it for some odd reason, you don't want it full. Fill it al the way up and worry about calibrating your Dakota later.

I’d like to get a full tank of fuel in it to make sure that it doesn’t leak. I’m not pulling that tank back out. Ha! I’m sure that I’ll regret it but I also want to know how much it will hold and how much the rear springs will settle.

 

[Mike Shull]

It took a touch over 24 gallons. I spilled some on the ground, but I can’t imagine that I wasted more than a 1/2 gallon. I’m shocked at the capacity. The suspension came down 2 inches! I have another inch down to reach the proper ride height, and I haven’t tightened my spanner nuts on the rear yet so all looks perfect in that area!!

I also fired up the engine and it ran great!! Whatever I’ve done over the past month has cleared up the throttle codes. The MAF code is still present, but it finally runs like a top. It’s spunky! Good enough for now. The final code may clear up after a drive.

 

[cruzinfj1]

What are your plans for protecting that sexy ass tank??? As new and shiny as that is, it's a magnet for a rocks.

 

[Mike Shull]

What are your plans for protecting that sexy ass tank??? As new and shiny as that is, it's a magnet for a rocks.

I’ll make a skid plate for it eventually.

 

[DangerNoodle]

Have you done a maf reset and learn?

 

[peesalot]

A skid is too much, just a bar that comes off frame rails and goes under those rear corners

 

[Mike Shull]

Have you done a maf reset and learn?

I’m not sure if I know how to do that. I cleared my codes with a scanner but the MAF code wouldn’t go away as it’s a stuck in the permanent code section. The throttle codes in this section cleared themselves. Is there another way to clear this?

A skid is too much, just a bar that comes off frame rails and goes under those rear corners

That is a great idea, and I might be able to use that bar to tie in my cage and frame notch to stiffen up the rear section. Thank you.

 

[peesalot]

I mean it does hang dooowwwnnn. Tires give it a dramatic effect.

 

[Mike Shull]

I mean it does hang dooowwwnnn. Tires give it a dramatic effect.

The tank is 14 inches deep, which is approximately 2 inches deeper than my brother’s Man-A-Fre 22 gallon tank. I overfilled my tank and I had fuel coming out the vent this morning so I drained 2 gallons out of it. I’m going to call this a 22 gallon tank.

I mounted the charcoal canister and EVAP system today. I looped my vent line around the tank twice before going up to the charcoal canister. I read that doing so will prevent fuel from reaching the canister if fuel reaches the vent line. I’ll try it out and see what happens. I’m quite happy with the location of everything. I was able to tuck the canister way up high into the fender and well above the tank….and FAR away from me.

 

[Mike Shull]

Fuel pump access door is in! @EWheeler

 

[EWheeler]

Fuel pump access door is in! @EWheeler

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When are we getting a burnout video?