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Fuel Tank Relocation
Also for weight, I bet the ride height will be perfect with the FJ80 coils or super flex. I like lower ride height and no rake, so I'm definitely looking forward to another inch lower in the rear hopefully. Plus having less weight forward of the rear axle will have less weight leveraged on the front suspension. I've noticed when I have a bunch of weight in the rear, my 4runner rides so nice through the fast stuff. Between the lower ride height of the rear and weight leveraging towards the rear, it makes for a better ride in my opinion. Some folks like that raked stance and I'm not sure why. Maybe to keep from bottoming out easy? I don't mind being a hair lower in the rear when fully loaded with lots of weight. If I ever needed to tow anything (probably never) I'd look into air bags though.
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07-22-2017, 09:46 PM
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Are you planning to chop the bottom of the quarter panels too?
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when I copy your bumper, I am. ;)
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07-23-2017, 12:09 PM
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I've noticed when I have a bunch of weight in the rear, my 4runner rides so nice through the fast stuff. Between the lower ride height of the rear and weight leveraging towards the rear, it makes for a better ride in my opinion. Some folks like that raked stance and I'm not sure why. Maybe to keep from bottoming out easy? I don't mind being a hair lower in the rear when fully loaded with lots of weight.
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Oh really? That's good to know. I assume the shocks being ran makes a significant difference in how it handles with more or less weight too.
I had a big reply to your weight/rake typed out, but realized it's splitting hairs, and it wouldn't benefit this thread- until we all have our tanks in.
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when I copy your bumper, I am. ;)
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Haha yeah, I am too.
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07-24-2017, 12:37 AM
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I'm really curious to know your opinion on the weight/rake. Maybe that conversation can be taken to an appropriate thread? I'm sure others would like to know too.
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Well, my tank was damaged during shipping; it's replacement will arrive Tuesday (so no weekend update on this from me)
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Anyone have any idea if the Ford pump/sending unit has a low fuel light function??
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Mini-update: I met with one of my suppliers this morning about having the fuel filler constructed; I'm thinking stainless tubing, but have the option for aluminum. Opinions?
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Mini-update: I met with one of my suppliers this morning about having the fuel filler constructed; I'm thinking stainless tubing, but have the option for aluminum. Opinions?
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SS would be my first choice
Where will you put the fill neck?
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SS would be my first choice
Where will you put the fill neck?
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Where God intended it; right back in the fuel door ;)
- pretty much doing this (swiped from BruceTS), but a little cleaner if I can manage it.
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Mini-update: I met with one of my suppliers this morning about having the fuel filler constructed; I'm thinking stainless tubing, but have the option for aluminum. Opinions?
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I'd make it out of radiator hose. This way you always have a spare upper and lower hose. I think I'm actually serious. But if you must do it the pro way then SS.
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I'm really curious to know your opinion on the weight/rake. Maybe that conversation can be taken to an appropriate thread? I'm sure others would like to know too.
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I'd say that stuff is certainly relevant here, no? spill yer guts.
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Good morning. Here's another thread that talks about modding the Ford pump/sending unit for correct gauge orientation - and the relevant photos still work for the moment...
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Dang dude! Keeping busy on this one. Also the link didn't work for me.
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Where God intended it; right back in the fuel door ;)
- pretty much doing this (swiped from BruceTS), but a little cleaner if I can manage it.
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HAHA, fair enough!
I meant if it were going to be an AUX tank, in addition to the factory tank
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Dang dude! Keeping busy on this one. Also the link didn't work for me.
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Look at the address bar and delete everything in front of the "www" and it'll work.
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