[dustin19d]

I was looking into installing an Aux tank and it didn't take long to learn no one makes them. Months later by luck I stumbled onto a tank dessigned for the 05+ Tacoma made by a manufacturing company that only makes Aux tanks. It is unfinished, meaning it only lacks a paint job (it has been pressure tested)
It is designed to mount in the spare tire area and I have a Tire Gate so that space is open.
I will be getting help from another off road manufacturing company with the instal in the form of free plumbing, fittings, hardware and advice.
I am not totaly decided but I think im going for a transfer pump setup as Im much more comfortable with electrical wiring than drilling into the stock tank.


If anyone here has done this I would not decline help

I picked up the tank today for $250. Its going to be a long project, I'll update as I make progress. And hopefully I don't burn her to the ground.

EDIT: The manufacturing company only made one and they have no plans to make any more for the time being, so don't ask.

 

[blackhawke88]

nice dog

 

[Trail Gator]

Your brave attempting that! Good luck man. Keep us all posted on the progress. Also, pics of said swing out gate?

 

[wonger]

just a question and not to say any bad.. but what are aux tanks for? just for more miles before refiling?

 

[Trail Gator]

just a question and not to say any bad.. but what are aux tanks for? just for more miles before refiling?

Thats my understanding of it.

For when you go out on a long ass weekend excursion, running out of fuel can suck major balls.

 

[slooowr6]

wow, $250 is a GREAT deal for aux tank!!
would they do another custom build?

 

[wonger]

this is my aux tank hehe

 

[MrGrimm]

where are you going to run the spout?

 

[dustin19d]

just a question and not to say any bad.. but what are aux tanks for? just for more miles before refiling?

I have Driven this truck from Oregon to S. California to New Mexico to Colorado to Oregon to Colorado to Oregon to Colorado to Kentucky to Colorado to Oregon to Colorado and soon to South Carolina to Colorado then to Kentucky...............When you don't have to piss and eat every 350 miles it's a pain in the ass to stop and gas up.

 

[dustin19d]

wow, $250 is a GREAT deal for aux tank!!
would they do another custom build?

No, not at this time. I spent several months talking between the two companies and when I went to get the tank I was almost turned away, liability issues. They don't make one's and two's. This was a prototype for a fleet production run that fell through.
And yeah I know $250 was a steal!

 

[dustin19d]

where are you going to run the spout?

Driver side. Weather that be in the body or in the wheel well behind the tire Im not sure yet.

 

[msibille]

Transfer pump is definitely the way to go.
Less mod of existing means less to go wrong.

Just don't forget that empty tanks accumulate moisture from condensation, potentially rusting the tank as well as contaminating fuel. Also, full tanks are heavy. Would suck to go over a bump and have your tank dragging behind you.

 

[dustin19d]

Transfer pump is definitely the way to go.
Less mod of existing means less to go wrong.

Also, full tanks are heavy. Would suck to go over a bump and have your tank dragging behind you.

The mounting system seems pretty sound, haven't seen it in person yet, coming in mail.
Its 2 steel straps that bridge the frame, tank bolt to them in 4 places, you can see the tabs in the photo.
The tank isn't really heavy empty but its SOLID.

 

[jeremy556]

I would love an aux tank. When towing and getting 8-10 mpg you have to stop all the damn time for gas and I carry 10 gallons in gas cans just in case.

What size is the tank?

I think it is about time to vacuum, btw

 

[slooowr6]

No, not at this time. I spent several months talking between the two companies and when I went to get the tank I was almost turned away, liability issues. They don't make one's and two's. This was a prototype for a fleet production run that fell through.
And yeah I know $250 was a steal!

I talked to two companies as well none of them has anything for Taco. Would you take a couple more pictures of the tank? Maybe I can use them to have one custom made. Thanks!

 

[RTFM]

nice dog

Notice how many pre-mod pictures have dogs in them? Don't those silly beasts realize that without opposable thumbs, they are absolutely useless when modding, except as moral support? And that cold nose on the exposed stomach while working under the truck really is not funny. Not at all. My lab loves it when I'm working on the vehicles, kept sticking her nose into my side while installing the ipod adapter on the car, knocks over drink bottles left unattended.........

Nice tank too.

 

[dustin19d]

Would you take a couple more pictures of the tank? Maybe I can use them to have one custom made. Thanks!

Sure can. Im going to wait till I get back to Colorado next week and I'll take some more.

 

[dustin19d]

I would love an aux tank. When towing and getting 8-10 mpg you have to stop all the damn time for gas and I carry 10 gallons in gas cans just in case.

What size is the tank?

I think it is about time to vacuum, btw

I actualy forgot to ask the guy that made it for the exact capacity, I was told 12-14 gal initialy.

Thats my parents house, its so fucking nasty there:lol:

Your brave attempting that! Good luck man. Keep us all posted on the progress. Also, pics of said swing out gate?

 

[maxama10]

If I were you, I would check out the Expeditionportal.com forums. A lot of people over there into that kinda thing. Good stuff.

Good luck!

 

[dustin19d]

Primed and painted.
2 coats of Rustoleum Automotive Primer and 3 coats of Rustoleum Hammer finish
The hammer finish drips from the can witch is annoying, garage is covered with black spots.