Trying to get a handle on how to plan my next big project on my truck
Ignoring looks for functionality, ill be using rhe kw j hangers. Whats the weight rating on these each? Seen 2 for a 120 gallon tank, but is it enough for a 150? Usually see 3 on those.
Presumably 3 on a 120 would be fine but overkill?
Whats most of yalls prefered mileage range? Ive been doing it 2 years om about a 600 mile between fillups, but thats a little short sometimes.
Fuel tank sizing and mounting
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Our 14 w9 has 150with 3 bands on one side and 110 with 2 on the other. Skirts on both side. I need to put a 150 on in place of the 110. 30 gal difference doesn't sound like much but to me it is. Our 93 has 2 150s with bottom draw and 1 inch standpipe so it has usable about 280gal. The 14 is top draw and quits picking up fuel about 4 inches from the bottom leaving usable volume of about 200gal.
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When you say wide band, you mean wider than the 2 inch standard one that everywhere seems to think 150$ each is a good price on?
At that price i will certainly be making my own straps, what is the relative benefit beyond looks for a wider strap? As i understand it, it is primarily to hold DOWN the tank not up, and the ends still seem to be 2 inch and then the single t bolt so im not quite sure why i would go wide band. -
I was just on VanderHag's site this morning looking for a set of tanks & brackets.. I about peed myself when I saw what they wanted for beat up used brackets & straps
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They wanted 250.00 for the bracket and strap for a 379... like you said the strap looked well used .. they wanted 250.00 for a beat up used 48" deck plate with 2 holes in it .. they weren't gonna charge any extra for the rust I can buy a brand new 1 for that price
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6 of each and 6 more of the lh strap anchor....
2924.16$ before i even look at tanks... wtf?
VERSUS
2 of these kits
Plus 200$ shipping
Taxes putting it near 1200$
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