[Ogeechee 4x4]

As we all know, the stock tanks hang entirely too low on the full size bronco. While looking for a jackpoint under my '89 f150 today I had (what i think) is a good idea... Can i swap the gas tank from the f150 into the bronco and vise-versa? The tank from the f150 is entirely behind the rear axle (no saddle tanks) but it doesn't drop below the framerails like the bko tank does. Granted the f150 tank is only 16 gallons, but it's also half the height. And since both trucks are EFI shouldn't it pretty much be a "plug and play" application?

Here's some pics of what i'm rambling on about

The f150 from the side:

bronco from the side:

F150 from the rear:

Bronco from the rear:

 

[Dustball]

The Bronco tank is not as deep (not height) as the pickup tank. A Bronco tank will fit in a pickup but a pickup tank will not fit under a Bronco due to the available space between crossmembers.

 

[Ogeechee 4x4]

*snaps fingers* dayuum

 

[GearHead]

if you had a body lift on the bronco, then you could do what i did. i raised it up about 3.5 inches. but you dont have a bodylift, so you cant.

 

[Damager]

16 gallons with the milage that a Bronco gets? ... not even an option unless it is a trailer queen

 

[Ogeechee 4x4]

but you dont have a bodylift, so you cant.

yep, you're right--oh well :shrug

16 gallons with the milage that a Bronco gets? ... not even an option unless it is a trailer queen

I donno...i'd rather have a complete 16 gal tank than a 32 gal with a stump sticking through it

 

[Damager]

yep, you're right--oh well :shrug



I donno...i'd rather have a complete 16 gal tank than a 32 gal with a stump sticking through it

so build a REAL skidplate .. or raise the tank :rockon

 

[Ogeechee 4x4]

it's definately on my to-do list :thumbup

 

[Swamp Donkey]

I need to replace my tank. What are teh advantages/disadvantages of a plastic tank vs. a steel tank? There are both the same price at JBG.

 

[78bronco460]

I hate to pop yer bubbles but it works real good and my Bronco's never been on a trailer.

 

[axaviere]

yeah what he said for 78-79s at least. you may be able to get one in your year. it may not be a perfect fit, but i bet it wont hang down as much as your stock one does.