Opposite Lock aux fuel tank question

[dave3.6]

Anyone know if one of these will fit a 3rd gen 4runner?
http://www.oppositelock.com.au/redesign/department/productList.aspx?deptID=6&catID=47

I contacted to company and they were not sure

[Cebby]

Do you mean this one?

http://www.oppositelock.com.au/redesign/department/productDetails.aspx?deptID=6&catID=47&itemID=FTT87

[Good Times]

If you're in the States (USA) and not living in California, one option is Northwest Metal Products. (http://www.nwmp.com/fueltanks.asp) They offer a few different styles (gravity fed and electrical pump) to the original tank which sits between the frame rail where your stock spare tire used to be.

If you want a direct tank replacement from the stock location to the rear where the spare resides, you're better off going to a local aluminum/stainless steel welder and having them building something to your specification.

[YotaFun]

You could also do what BruceTS did and take a tank out of a ford and put it where the spare use to go.

[Scuba]

If you're in the States (USA) and not living in California
Lance, Just so Im in the know, Is there a law about having aux tanks or something here in cali..? :bling:

[Good Times]

Yeah there's a long list of "can't do won't work" due to the CARB stuff.

Basically anything out side of stock is a "no no". :(

[Scuba]

Thats freakin dumb, its a gas tank for cryin out loud...:bling:

[4x4mike]

Thats freakin dumb, its a gas tank for cryin out loud...:bling:


Have you tried to buy a good/nice gas can lately? I picked a few up last time I was in Oregon.

[Good Times]

You would think but there's a reason for the madness.

Custom fuel tanks are not CARB legal because they don't go thru the same emissions / environmental testing a factory tank would. The custom tanks may not be designed with the proper vents required and the emissions standard of the vehicle you're building it for. Besides the obvious "leak-proof" design, a lot of has to do with making sure these aftermarket tanks do not damage the environment so it's really a big deal and a valid one.

It definitely makes it difficult for us to build but it is a necessary evil. The bottom line is that the CARB guys are not a big fan of non-factory stuff so it really puts a big damper on passing the emissions test when your vehicle is up for your smog test. One thing to note is that you may pass the emissions test if you have your tank properly configured but you definitely won't pass the "visual" part. It's lame though since if you pass the emissions test I don't see why the "visual" part is even a factor.

Anyway, I say if you can go with a stock tank then you're in good shape. I forgot about the Ford tank that Bruce did on his 4runner so that's definitely an alternative solution!

And to add to what Mike said, have you tried buyin fuel cans? My gosh the requirement on those "spill proof" spouts are lame! They don't even work and actually make a bigger mess than the old school standard spouts! Sadly the Scepter plastic cans that I got years ago are no longer available in CA due to the "non-spill proof" spouts. Those are pretty stout cans and definitely something I'll use "forever!"

[Scuba]

Actually I havent, But will probably be in the market since I killed the one I took with me to pismo...Hmm...

[dave3.6]

The reason I'm asking is NWMP does not make a tank for the 3rd gen 4runner. I thought Opposite Lock might be another option. If I knew which models were comparable between North America and Australia I could figure this out. I'm currently working on mounting a gas tank from a 94 Cherokee.

[Seanz0rz]

im going to say that the one for a 90-95 4runner will not work with a 96+ 4runner. the frames are different, gas tanks on different sides, etc.

[Good Times]

what vehicle model/year do you have? One thing you might consider is checking this thread out:

Bruce's Ford Fuel Tank modification (http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=4861.0)

[dave3.6]

The Bruce's F150 Tank is certainly the closest I've seen so far to what I want. Mine will probably hang lower but it will have a skidplate. I'm wanting to fill the main tank from the aux tank and I'm not sure how the plumbing will work. T fitting into the vent line and I don't know how I'm going to run the filler neck or fill the main tank. I really don't like the idea of having the filler neck in the wheelwell like on the Downey tanks.

[Good Times]

Read this thread on plumbing ideas.

http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=5027.0

[914Runner]

You could always import an aux tank from an overseas Prado. Should bolt right in.

[dave3.6]

Do you have any examples of the Prado tank being used in a 4runner? That sounds like a good option. I am working on repairing a plastic tank out of a jeep cherokee, for use as my aux tank. I paid $27 cdn for the tank and pump, but the junkyard punched a hole in the tank to drain the gas out.

[Seanz0rz]

being a plastics guy, im going to highly recommend AGAINST repairing that plastic fuel tank...

please do yourself and your fellow drivers a favor, put a crowbar in your wallet and buy a tank sans hole...

as for importing a tank, will work as long as you arent in a state that adheres to CARB rules.