Fuel Tank Relocation (and new Rear Bumper design)

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BruceTS F150 Tank Swap

the missing link for a flat belly...


(good stuff from Assburns tank conversion starts here)

EDIT - Tank Mounts can be ordered here.
EDIT - skip to the install procedure for the Tank Mounts here.
EDIT - bumper stuff pretty much starts here

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Fuel Tank Relocation

Hey, way to steal my thunder! [emoji1589][emoji23]
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There's been a few guys- that I know of- do the swap, and I think it's amazing. Stock tank is 18.5 gal, F150 aux tank is 19 gal. Eliminate driver lean, room for a non-binding 4-link, flat belly... I could go on [emoji1360]
My buddy just did the tank on his 3rd gen-
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Yup; it's under there!
Out of everyone here, I can't believe [MENTION=118730]AssBurns[/MENTION] hasn't done the swap yet.
If you google "F150 tank 3rd gen 4Runner", you'll find a write up from a gentleman on here who used the factory Toyota sender and pump. Way more work than I'm going to do for my swap, that's for sure.
 
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I've wondered about this conversion.

My question is: Does it change the over-all balance of the truck having all that weight behind the rear axle? The stock fuel tank is neatly between (although not centered) the front and rear axles. Any ideas?
 
Haha [MENTION=116470]Tyler James Inc[/MENTION] it's definitely on my list of things to do. I was thinking of just doing a fuel cell though. Haven't put too much thought into the pros and cons of either one. Maybe I should just replace my busted tank with one of these. Now I'll be spending more time and money, thanks... [emoji1589][emoji1589]
Thanks for the bump in the idea though
 
Tyler James Inc said:
If you google "F150 tank 3rd gen 4Runner", you'll find a write up from a gentleman on here who used the factory Toyota sender and pump. Way more work than I'm going to do for my swap, that's for sure.
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Link for the lazy, man!



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Doesn't the ford tank hang down quite a bit in the spare tire location without a body lift? That's always been my concern with doing the swap...
 
Based off of Rockauto. This is the part #FTK010001 and some measurements 34 3/4x27x7 7/8. I may have to trim my bumper a little to fit. I think I only have about 26" between my bumper and crossmember.


1997 FORD F-150 4.6L V8 Fuel Tank | RockAuto

PLATINUM PRO FTK010001 Platinum Pro Info One of our most popular parts
19 gallon, behind rear axle, 18G steel, tank only, 34 3/4x27x7 7/8, w/lock ring kit
 
From an F100? What are the measurements? Is the filler hole in a good location?


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AssBurns said:
[MENTION=116470]Tyler James Inc[/MENTION] You realize that if you swap tanks you can use OEM parts right? It will ruin the whole theme of your build. [emoji23] Also, did I really see you say something is way more work that you want to do? Doesn't sound like something you would say.
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Haha
Hey, I try to keep things as simple as possible, without feeling like I'm cheating out. I love OEM parts whenever it's not a bunch more work, but I have not one single qualm about using the Ford sender and pump! [emoji1619]
AssBurns said:
From an F100? What are the measurements? Is the filler hole in a good location?
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I only know about the F150 filler, and it's in a perfect spot.
JayRolla said:
It wasn't a joke when they said gas tank relocation to fix driveshaft on tank contact.



4 link rear setups must relocate to get full travel.
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Haha you caught that [emoji23]
"Tank delete" wasn't a joke at all [emoji1598]
NWFL4Runner said:
Doesn't the ford tank hang down quite a bit in the spare tire location without a body lift? That's always been my concern with doing the swap...
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See pic above. It's all relative, but you can't even see the tank from the side. No body lift on there.
 
Any idea if the fuel pump and sending unit is the same as the front tank of the F150? The new tanks don't come with that stuff and the salvage yards that I've been to drill holes in the tanks to drain fluids. Might as well buy new parts if I can to make things easier. Probably going to go for this project soon since I have to replace my tank anyways and it will probably cost near the same amount for a new tank but with way more benefits.
 
AssBurns said:
Based off of Rockauto. This is the part #FTK010001 and some measurements 34 3/4x27x7 7/8. I may have to trim my bumper a little to fit. I think I only have about 26" between my bumper and crossmember
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I think the filler might be at the back of the driver's side of the tank, though... :/


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AssBurns said:
From an F100? What are the measurements? Is the filler hole in a good location?


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Here's the filler hole

I bet it's the same dimensions as the later aux tank - just with different sized orifices, perhaps, for carb use... It would make sense to re-use the stampings if the distance between the framerails remained consistent over the years...
 
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