Rear Fuel Tank

One of the things I don't like about the layout of a stock FJ40 is the fact that your passenger sits right over the fuel tank. The other concern I had was getting the fuel supply and return lines to work out with the fuel tank and the 4bt. I read on a post on www.ih8mud.com that a 94 S-10 Blazer tank should fit nicely in an FJ55, so I decided to try in in the '40. It sure does! The fuel line problem is solved also, because the sender hole in the Blazer tank and the sender hole in the P30 engine donor are the same... Both fuel tank problems solved!

I cut down the fuel tank straps from the P30 van and used them. As you can see, I welded some mounts to the rear crossmember to hang the tank from. I Drilled a hole through the rear frame member and bolted the other end of the straps. Here's a picture from the side, showing that the tank doesn't limit the departure angle (much) with a spring over and 35's. Should also be no problem for diff clearance.

One from behind...

Finally, a shot from above showing how well the tank fits in the rear frame area.I may need a small doghouse to accomodate the re-located fuel filler neck(and a relocated filler), but I am replacing the whole quarter panel in my tub, so this will be easy to deal with then. I'll build a skid plate to protect the tank also, but this can wait til the truck is operational...

That's all for now!