How can i add more gas capacity

[crysann]

As you all know I have a 95 Ford C-150, I have a single gas tank instead of the dual with the dash switch. I don't want to change the body in anyway, (ie adding the additional tank and cutting a new door into the side). So I would like a few sugggestions on ways to add tank space (sorry I'm at a loss for words today, blonde girlie moment i think).
I was thinking about the tool box tank but I am curious about the safety of that. i'm a little concerned about having 20 gallons of gas strapped to the bed of my truck.
I am only considering the change because my hometown is 500 miles from here and when i go home I have to stop every 150-175 miles and fill up it is very very annoying.
So please lets have a few ideas...
Thanks in advance

 

[Mr. Stroker]

What size tank? Cant you add a bronco tank, 32 gallon capacity.

 

[crysann]

Honestly, I don't know if i could. Good question?

 

[Mr. Stroker]

Yea ive heard of some people switching out their rear tanks for a bronco tank. Big tank for sure, times i wish i had the 25 gallon tank instead of the 32 because it would seam less painful at the pump lol... Hope someone can chime in and help ya out.

 

[Andyman8282]

A few guys I used to work with had a pair of toolbox-fuel tanks and they were very happy with them. Seemed pretty safe too...if you think about it, you have 20 gallons of gas UNDER your bed too, lol.

That bronco fuel tank would be cool if it fit, can't help ya out there though seeing as I'm not too familiar with either vehicle, good luck finding something

 

[Skandocious]

The 32 gallon bronco tank is a direct swap but you'll lose your spare tire mount. You also need to get the fuel pump and sending unit out of the bronco too.

 

[Mr. Stroker]

Yea there u go good point andy If i had a truck it would have the auxiliary bed fuel tank.

 

[crysann]

The bed tank is sounding like a little less work and trouble. I think I'll look into a little more then see, not sure I want to give up my spare tire mount since the bed of my truck is usually loaded down with feed hay or saddles so the spare would just be a pain in the behind if it was stuck in the bed. Thanks for the input, need to do a little more research and see how the bed tank is put into the truck and all. since i already have a tool box I guess I'll have to give it up if I go that route though. hmmmmmm I guess I have to give something up either way.

 

[Mr. Stroker]

They make the fuel tanks with a built in tool box. They are expensive but amazing!

 

[Mr. Stroker]

Here u go, just plop your tool box right on that thing. But like i said, they are expensive!

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp...10551_10001_28253_-1______?rFlag=true&cFlag=1

 

[crysann]

Thanks mike, yup expensive but worth it if I don't want to hunt down a gas station every hundred miles or so. Worth thinking about....

Thanks again

 

[Skandocious]

I don't think that L-shaped transfer tank will work for a shortbed. Not positive on that.

 

[Mr. Stroker]

Ive never seen a pic of her truck. If its a shortbed then your gonna be a little short for room, wheel well might get in the way. Most the trucks ive seen that had em was long box superdutys. If not then go the cheaper rout and get the other tank and sell the box. Id like to have both tho.

Buddy had that combo in diamond plate, tool box opened with a motor and had a lock like a car would on a fob. It was awesome!

 

[msb71]

Crysann , I swapped mine for the 32 Gal Bronco tank , not much to do really , it is a direct swap , you just need a Bronco sending unit and Pump which is only gotten at the dealer , also will help to get the Tank mount from a Bronco , which you can find at a boneyard.
I have had no problems with this swap , glad I did , I drive a lot at work and it got old having to fill up every other day. Now it's only twice a week.

 

[Mr. Stroker]

What did u do with your spare?

 

[msb71]

Under my toolbox in the bed .

 

[6L PWR]

How can i add more gas capacity

Get fat and eat beans. That's what I've done. Hey, in my defense, if the women can't find you handsome, they should at least find you funny!!

 

[john112deere]

On the Bronco tank...if it displaces the spare tire, it goes behind the axle, no?

But if there's just one tank on the truck, it's in front of the axle, right?

I'm just askin', here...

 

[msb71]

It is in the rear , it is just a deeper tank and thats the reason for a different fuel pump and sending unit.

 

[Skandocious]

On the Bronco tank...if it displaces the spare tire, it goes behind the axle, no?

But if there's just one tank on the truck, it's in front of the axle, right?

I'm just askin', here...

Mike is correct. The stock single tank on our trucks is BEHIND the axle. The stock bronco tank is also BEHIND the axle, but deeper. It's a direct swap but you lose your spare tire (hence why the bronco has it mounted on the tailgate swing arm).