richxj89

i am going to build a very small rear bumper to give me a lot of clearance in the rear of my jeep. after i did the cut and fold i realized that there really isnt much hanging down except my gas tank.



i would get a gas tank skid but that will only make it hang down further... have any of you guys ever swapped in a fuel cell? they can be had for under 100 bucks and i have room for one i am just a little afraid of the install.

do u guys think the extra clearance would be worth it?

if not post some pics up of your gas tank skid setup so i can get some ideas.

a1racer

it sounds like you all ready know what you want a fuel cell.

COSXJFAN

Yeah, I think you would be better off with a cell. you have plenty of room, and I know it can be done. You were talking about putting it in the back, right?? I don't have any info on the swap, but the market has just about every pressure, and fedd system covered, so I don't see much issue with it. It would give you a grip of room under your rig...HMMM, on board air tank perhaps?? Oh, sorry, this is your rig, I'll let you build it!! LOL!!

Fraser

cut out the rear floor above it and bring it up on top of the rails. ill find a pic if i remember

richxj89

actually i just read up a lot on fuel cells and i dont think i want one anymore.

what do u guys think about this idea.

ill get a stock plastic tank from a newer cherokee and cut a hole in the floor above where it mounts and raise it till it sits just above the "frame" rails. then i will make a flat skid to go underneath it that will also act to stiffen the frame.

for the topside i can just build a box out of sheetmetal to cover it.

COSXJFAN

What bad things have you heard about FCs???

BTW, I love the Caddy lights in the rear of your Jeep!! Looks classy, and unique!!

a1racer

so basically you are building you own fuel cell good luck how ever you go

Fraser

No, he is raising up a stock tank thro the floor. and building shrouding for it *edit for pic-

richxj89

yeah exactly ^ is that your jeep. do you have anymore pictures?

i havent heard anything bad about fuel cells they just seem a little extreme and i cant find one over 13 gal for cheap enough.

Fraser

nope, its timmay on pirate 4x4. i think he also did one using the old style fuel tank on another jeep