Sub Tank Straps - 80 v. 105 (1 Viewer)

[fj4068]

Do I have 105 series straps?

I'm finally close to installing the sub tank, and it arrived from Australia with the straps pictured here. They have a hinge at each end, and when I'm mocking up the fit under the car, they seem to each be a few inches too long. Additionally, the longer hinge doesn't seem to fit in the fore or aft position.

I'm thinking about trying to modify the straps rather than spend $60 plus shipping from Japan for proper straps. If anyone has used 105 straps with an 80 tank before, I'd appreciate advice regarding things to do or avoid.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

My tank did not come with straps so I made the less costly choice and made them

 

[wearsabrowncoat]

You have nothing to lose except some of your time. Try to modify them.

 

[KSJ85]

Just sell me the tank and straps and start over

 

[1FZj80]

They look like the correct straps. The larger end with the angle bracket mounts in the hole above the frame at the axle. The smaller end toward the bumper. Your tank looks similar to mine with the pump in the tank, although there are several obvious differences.

 

[KSJ85]

Where are you finding these tanks? I've looked and looked. I've even tried to get them shipped from Australia, but I'm still tankless.

 

[wearsabrowncoat]

They pop up from time to time on ebay Australia. If you have an ebay account change the setting to Australia and search. However be advised that finding the tank is only half the battle. Getting a seller to agree to ship is another. I got stiffed on the first tank I purchased but found another once I had some more money saved up.

 

[Rusty]

I guess the shipper didn't have any trouble shipping a used tank? I thought that was a major hang-up, unless a tank is new and have never contained fuel. How did you make out with finding a dual filler neck? I think that is the hardest part to locate these days.

 

[fj4068]

I contacted the seller on AU eBay before I bid and ensured they would completely dry it out, box it and ship it vis Aussie Post's SeaMail. It worked well one of the two times I tried. The other time there was apparently some difficulty with the local post office regarding residual fumes, and I eventually gave up on it. This was some years ago, so it is possible that SeaMail shipping restrictions or maximum package dimensions have since changed.

The filler neck was purchased from SOR. Incidentally, they do show a sub-tank package available for those willing to bear the price.

 

[Tapage]

Look what I got .. one of those it's already taken .. the other one and the filler neck it's up for grabs ..

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[wearsabrowncoat]

Is it a diesel or gas filler neck?

 

[KSJ85]

I need that tank. Someone else can have the filler neck.

 

[Tapage]

Is it a diesel or gas filler neck?

are not the same part number .?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

I found my tank on ih8mud classifieds for $45.00

 

[KSJ85]

I found my tank on ih8mud classifieds for $45.00

 

[gnarlynick2072]

are not the same part number .?

Akella tells me they are the same for gas and diesel.

 

[iptman]

Akella tells me they are the same for gas and diesel.

Edit:reread...the fillers are the same except for the unleaded restricter.

 

[lp2k]

Yea those straps don't look right to me either and mine don't have part numbers on them. One side only has the hinge

 

[fj4068]

lp2k, thanks for the confirmation.