rear fuel tank

[JPR]

Is anyone running a factory Bronco fuel tank? After the hassles of mixing B100 (from 5 gallon cans) with #2 diesel from the pump while on the road this weekend, I want to add more fuel capacity to the truck.

I am debating with two choices. First adding a transfer tank into the bed which is costly and takes up more bed space. The second is going with a larger rear tank from a Bronco or an after market 38 gallon tank and moving the spare to the bed. Currently there are two earlier 90's Broncos at the local salvage yard, so could get everything including skid plate and straps for under $100.

 

[dakotajeep]

I am in the exact same boat. I want and need more capacity to avoid fueling ALL the time. I really need a good write up though.....with part numbers!

Thad

 

[mark7.3idi]

i have a tank for a bronco with every thing for 75 thanks

 

[dakotajeep]

i have a tank for a bronco with every thing for 75 thanks

What does everything entail?

Thad

 

[Agnem]

You can get a new Tiwanese made Bronco tank on ebay for $61. I'm running one on the Moosestang with no issues. Yea, it might not last 17 years like the OEM one did, but at that price, buy half a dozen and you'll still pay less than a Ford one (which is rediculous at like $475 bucks).

 

[mankypro]

I sprung and paid like 300 for a 45 gallon aerotank. Heavy gauge steel and easy to install - all you need to know is the dimensions between your frame rails and call for a quote. Hey at least it's Made in the USA...

http://www.aerotanks.com/veh/ford.htm

 

[Agnem]

Hey at least it's Made in the USA...

http://www.aerotanks.com/veh/ford.htm

Something well worth paying for. I didn't know the country of origin when I bought mine, but I had my doubts.

 

[Diesile]

Mankypro, For a 4x4 application where ground clearance is a factor, how much deeper is that tank than stock? The stock in my 4x4 '86 basically sits between the rails.

 

[mankypro]

Mankypro, For a 4x4 application where ground clearance is a factor, how much deeper is that tank than stock? The stock in my 4x4 '86 basically sits between the rails.

You lose your rear tire mount, I'll take a pic, brb.

 

[mankypro]

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[tractorman86]

i've got a rear tank in a 89 superduty, looks much bigger but not as big as that aero. does anyone know the capacity, and if there are any difference in the sender?

 

[dakotajeep]

.....and if there are any difference in the sender?

Thats what I am wondering. I would like to aquire a new sending unit but I dont want to buy it and not use it if I upgrade.....

Thad

 

[tractorman86]

well i am pretty sure the gassers have a fuel pump in the tank so it should need a pickup/sender but the tank i am thinking about using is a diesel and just three years older than mine. there was some changes in resistance for some years but i am not sure which. i think it was heath that knew all about them.

 

[Diesile]

OK, thanks for the pictures. That is a little low for the snow plowing job my dd '86 has.
But that sure is a 'mongo' looking tank!

 

[dakotajeep]

Honestly, what I'd like to do is use a stock fuel sending unit and maybe just run an extension to the bottom if the tank is deeper.