Invest2m4

Is it the tank or the skid that is the issue? The skid isn't very tight to the tank. I can measure my tank next weekend for you if that would help.

I'd be willing to bet that you can solve the issue by trimming the skid.

awinski

hammers, hammers do stuff

Invest2m4

No joke. I've used hammers more than any other tool on this build. I've even opened my lunch with one.

D_engel

Waldo_88

It's hard to be certain at this point. She should be back on her own weight later this week so I will know for sure then.

Invest2m4

A little work before the weekend hits. Finished lengthening the steering shaft. Welded the ends and also drilled and ran some solid stock through each end just in case. Picked up a pump ring for the JK pump that I will use in the new custom tank (thanks to Ringer for the tip on the rings - beats the crap out of spending $200 for a Genright ring).

Also got the final drawing done for the fuel cell. Should go into production next week. The pump/sending unit is currently in surgery to be lengthened for the new tank depth of 14" vs. a stock tank of 8".

NJKURPat

Woohoo updates!! Haha

Is that triangle notch in the fuel cell for the rear pumpkin clearance?

Invest2m4

Yes, exactly. It's hard to picture how the tank fits in the Jeep. It will hold 17.5 gallons. The top section will extend into the jeep about 2", but it will be behind the rear seat and I'm just building the floor up around it so will look almost like it came that way. Had to keep it narrow front to back because of the stretch. Originally, I was going to keep it at frame level, but decided to go a couple inches below for the extra volume. I doubt anything will ever hit the skid.

lulu2533

Wow, I just read thru this thread. Can't believe I hadn't done it yet.
Anyway, I feel very stupid after doing so...lol. I'm new to the whole modding thing. I had a total of three wranglers in 15 years and only just did my first lift install in Nov. I'm learning alot but mostly just bolt on mods, I had a shop do the welding I needed done. Would love to learn but just dont have too much free time.
Anyways, hope to learn a lot from you guys. And maybe get a little inspired?!?!
Can't wait to see the finished product!
Thanks!!!!

Invest2m4

Great to hear. That's the point of build threads. Give people ideas and hopefully provide people the confidence to take on projects they didn't think they could do.