Gas Tank Relocation

[nycstev]

Was thinking about relocating it to spare tire area. Either the stock one
or a custom made one or ? .....from the looks of it the stock one will not fit there
but I haven't measured it. Has anyone done a relocation ?

 

[Scrambler1]

What is your goal from moving it?

Joe

 

[nycstev]

What is your goal from moving it?

Joe

Weight redistribution. Was thinking about a custom tank the same size as the spare in the location where the spare is ( was)
http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/p...ategory_id=69/home_id=59/mode=prod/prd129.htm

 

[Silverback]

Not sure what you will be gaining. If you go to the track, you want the tank to me fairly empty so you are not carting around the extra weight, so the weight distribution will not help you much there.

The actual weight distribution on an RC is not that bad to start with. It's 55/45 as it comes from the factory. Not bad there. Not sure what it is on a QC.

Transferring a couple hundred pounds is not going to help your traction problems. The problem these trucks suffer from is a rear suspension that is just one generation above a covered wagon. This set up just does not allow for much weight transfer during hard acceleration. There are many vehicles out there that weigh less than these trucks, have as much power, or more, and do not have the traction issues we have.

If you really want to relocate the tank, use a fuel cell with break away lines. You are moving it to a location where it's more supceptable impact damage in the event of an accident. You do not want a fire.

 

[nycstev]

Not sure what you will be gaining. If you go to the track, you want the tank to me fairly empty so you are not carting around the extra weight, so the weight distribution will not help you much there.

The actual weight distribution on an RC is not that bad to start with. It's 55/45 as it comes from the factory. Not bad there. Not sure what it is on a QC.

Transferring a couple hundred pounds is not going to help your traction problems. The problem these trucks suffer from is a rear suspension that is just one generation above a covered wagon. This set up just does not allow for much weight transfer during hard acceleration. There are many vehicles out there that weigh less than these trucks, have as much power, or more, and do not have the traction issues we have.

If you really want to relocate the tank, use a fuel cell with break away lines. You are moving it to a location where it's more supceptable impact damage in the event of an accident. You do not want a fire.

Not for the track. Just to put more weight over the back since it has the tendency to be a little squirrly at times. I like the ride and handlling characteristics of the vehicle when there is more weight in the rear. I could drive around with some sand bags too! lol ! but would like to put some of the OEM wieght back there if possible. I know some folks have done that here.Was also contemplateing a battery relocation in addition to whatever anyone could suggest

 

[Silverback]

Not really for the track. Just to put more weight over the back since it has the tendency to be a little squirrly at times. Was also contemplateing a battery relocation in addittion to whatever anyone coud suggest

Well something else for you to consider.

Let's say you move the battery and fuel tank to the rear, for a total of 300 pounds. If you are in a corner at speed, and the rearend breaks loose, that is an additional 300 pounds of mass that is swinging your ass out and trying to drag you backwards off the road and through the trees, or worse.

Not trying to discourage you, but want you to be aware of the negative affects of doing this also.

 

[nycstev]

Well something else for you to consider.

Let's say you move the battery and fuel tank to the rear, for a total of 300 pounds. If you are in a corner at speed, and the rearend breaks loose, that is an additional 300 pounds of mass that is swinging your ass out and trying to drag you backwards off the road and through the trees, or worse.

Not trying to discourage you, but want you to be aware of the negative affects of doing this also.

So then I should move all the weight to the front

 

[Silverback]

So then I should move all the weight to the front

Nope, just wanted you to be aware that it will affect the handling.

 

[nycstev]

Seriously though I have always had more stable ride when driving a pickup with a load in the back. The pickup by virtue of its design is made to carry a load and since most of us do not carry anything I was thinking about some weight redistribution tactics that would help simulate this. I have been reading about some here on the forum

 

[Marc T]

Try one of these!! If you don't like it you can simply take it out and sell it!!

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/.../TID-8042331?gclid=CPC7hcLf9Y8CFQp7PAod9krNMw

 

[sleeper]

Try one of these!! If you don't like it you can simply take it out and sell it!!

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/.../TID-8042331?gclid=CPC7hcLf9Y8CFQp7PAod9krNMw

This is a great idea.:rock:

 

[WOLFRAM]

Those are really cool and they cut down on travel expenses too.:hmmmm:




















Who needs a motel when you got you're own "WATER BED".:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl::rofl:

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

Steve it can be done bro,actually if ya take a few measurements Jegs and summit both carry a fuel tank that will work size wise.
Now the only other thing is getting that tank, and taking it to a fabricator and changing the mount for the pump to fit our stock fuel pump assembly, which is not a big deal for a fab guy.

other than that, clamp it down, extend your wires and hoses, and away ya go,

but take head , in what Silver says, there is a big saftey concern, If someone slams ya in the pooper, we're gonna see a bright star in the sky over NY

 

[tinygiants]

Steve it can be done bro,actually if ya take a few measurements Jegs and summit both carry a fuel tank that will work size wise.
Now the only other thing is getting that tank, and taking it to a fabricator and changing the mount for the pump to fit our stock fuel pump assembly, which is not a big deal for a fab guy.

I will be going this route. In fact, Stinker and I talked about it this weekend. It is my every intention to have this done in the next 3 months along with the 4 link.

Since this truck is also used as a driver, I will keep the spare in the bed. I will use this idea http://www.desertrat.com/products/?id=3936

 

[Silverback]

I will be going this route. In fact, Stinker and I talked about it this weekend. It is my every intention to have this done in the next 3 months along with the 4 link.

Since this truck is also used as a driver, I will keep the spare in the bed. I will use this idea http://www.desertrat.com/products/?id=3936

Do you need to move the tank to make room for the 4 link Dale? If not, I would wait and see if you really need to do it or not. I think the 4 link is going to give you such weight transfer that moving the tank may not be worth the effort.

 

[FATJACK]

Steve, You can not listen to Silverback when it comes to weight distribution, if you remember he is the guy that spun his Cobra around in the road in front of the local police. See Justin for his Battery relocation box to move your heavy ass battery to the right rear of your truck. I really want to see your Roe truck, are you coming to the GTG at Boomers again next year.

 

[nycstev]

I just became concerned after my near fatal accident the other day. I will probably leave the gas tank as it is and just add some sandbags to theback.
This has always helped in the winter on ice and snow. After owning both RC and QC my opinion is that the QC seems safer to drive.

 

[Black1]

The Shur-Trax bladder for the bed is a great way to add traction in the winter. I had one for the Lightning.

 

[nycstev]

Steve, You can not listen to Silverback when it comes to weight distribution, if you remember he is the guy that spun his Cobra around in the road in front of the local police. See Justin for his Battery relocation box to move your heavy ass battery to the right rear of your truck. I really want to see your Roe truck, are you coming to the GTG at Boomers again next year.

Not sure.. " been there done that"... Are you coming to the Orchard Beach Car show?

 

[ZCx]

well after readin ya'll's input on fuel tank relocation think i will shelve that idea & stay with my battery relocation, from Justin, should be next week on that, cal-trac's are better than sliced bread and finish my panhard bar set up. would love to go with a Watt's link.
one could always go farmer thinkin. fill the spare tire with as much water as needed. not sure how much extra weight the spare winch can hold though.