2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission aero fuel tanks

[Mhannink]

im looking into getting an aero oem replacement fuel tank for my truck my questions is besides those who have one and wanna post their opinion on them. i noticed that they say one their website that their reg cab long bed tank is for 98 up and only im wondering if that really matters is there a difference that im not aware of or should it work. any advice and opinions on increasing fuel capacity in general are appreciated

 

[Horsepuller]

I have a 60 gallon replacement tank. The increased fuel capacity and travel range is great. The only problem is that they use the fuel sender from the 35 gallon tank. My fuel gauge shows full for the first 200 or so miles then starts to read like normal. It also shows I'm running on fumes when I still have 8 or so gallons left (thats a minimum of 80 miles for me when I'm loaded). The fuel sender also sends fuel info to the overhead computer display, so that info will be affected/inaccurate as well. I've learned to compensate and live with it, but it would be nice to get a fuel sender that read the 60 gallon tank accurately.

 

[Mhannink]

I have a 60 gallon replacement tank. The increased fuel capacity and travel range is great. The only problem is that they use the fuel sender from the 35 gallon tank. My fuel gauge shows full for the first 200 or so miles then starts to read like normal. It also shows I'm running on fumes when I still have 8 or so gallons left (thats a minimum of 80 miles for me when I'm loaded). The fuel sender also sends fuel info to the overhead computer display, so that info will be affected/inaccurate as well. I've learned to compensate and live with it, but it would be nice to get a fuel sender that read the 60 gallon tank accurately.

well im not to worried about the guage not reading for the first couple hundered miles and saying your bone dry when you still have a few miles left will give you a nice buffer so that you never run dry. as for the overhead i dont have one since its a 95. i got a ? for ya though do you think that big 60 could be made to fit on a reg cab long bed and is there any difference between 98 and newer trucks vs the 97 and older ones that doesnt allow these trucks to accept the tank. even the proper sized one if not the bigger ones. i am looking at the 50 gallon one for my truck but i have a 95 and it says its for 98 and newer trucks. is there a problem that it cant fit or are the just coverin their *****

 

[DJW]

I bought my truck in 2001 and shortly afterwards had Aero Tanks install the 60 gal. replacement tank. I did not notice anything unusual with my fuel gauge, as in general every vehicle I've ever owned from new, always took some time to leave the full mark. For myself I use the odmeter as a better judge, and used to fill up after 700 miles, it's claimed it's much better to keep a fuel tank half full than half empty. Incidently each time I think of that 60 gallon tank it gives me a warm feeling.

 

[Mhannink]

well i guess the burning question for me now is. is there any difference bewteen a 98 and a 95? it sates on the website that the 50 gallon tank i am looking at is for 98 and newer trucks. any reasons why?

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

Between 1997 and 1998, the fuel return fitting on the tank was moved. You can modify your filler neck's return pipe and move it farther forward, or use a longer hose.

 

[Mhannink]

Between 1997 and 1998, the fuel return fitting on the tank was moved. You can modify your filler neck's return pipe and move it farther forward, or use a longer hose.

how hard is this task

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

I removed the filler neck, heated the pipe with a torch to bend it.