Preparing the Long Range Tank

[gazza414]

Bought this tank and wasn't happy with the paint / protection---as mentioned in other threads the tank is made from aluminised steel sheet metal....however all the welded joints are left bare--apart from a lick of paint which seems to offer very little.

here is a pic of my 100 series long range tank

and after treating all welds

so the d22 got the same treatment before I installed it.

painted it with 2 pack etch primer then 4 coats of 2pack black...then hand brushed an "anti rust" body wax /oil over the tank

 

[RustyNav09]

Looks good. I just had my long ranger fitted on Wednesday. They are one solid unit. Get some pictures up once you install it. Just so I can compare how low it hangs.

 

[micksnavara]

Have you guys fitted the tanks yourself ? Would you say it is straight forward and easy to do ?

 

[gazza414]

I fitted both my tanks myself...the Landcruiser was a SOB due to lack of room

the d22 is simple--in saying that I have a pit, a hyd gearbox stand and a mate to help position.....I took the d22 tank out again last weekend due to the fuel level float got "stuck"...my bad.

I'll post some pics up tomorrow night of the install

 

[gazza414]

ok pics of the tank in.

 

[gazza414]

some more pics of the attachment points--the front was a PITA along with te fuel filler tubes.

and I had to use longer fuel hoses--pics are of the std hoses--I made up new ones approx 150mm longer