Not sure I'd trust welded plastic with my gas.
I've had exactly th same thought thought, I'd happily accept a smaller tank to get it tucked up by the frame rail. A decent skid would be much easier to make then as well.
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I've had exactly th same thought thought, I'd happily accept a smaller tank to get it tucked up by the frame rail. A decent skid would be much easier to make then as well.
I think plastic can still be "welded", but I don't think I'd want to risk on the gas tank.
Plus with a rear bumper, a big spare back there, I'd rather have the weight of the fuel tank between the axles than hanging out at the back.
It moves it towards the rear, you can compensate with taller springs etc, but the CoG will now be further back. Not by much I guess, but maybe enough to effect going up some steep obstacles. Of course it may help with coming down some
I tend to always wheel with a full tank, to avoid the pickup sucking air at the wrong time. That said, yes, it does change and my vehicle will lean slightly when it's got a full tank of gas.
Given the choice I'd take a smaller tank tucked up inside the frame where the current tank is. But I wouldn't say no to a rear mounted tank either, and will be happy to see any solution available on the market place. Apart from the cost of a new tank and protection, you may also have to factor in new skid plates and mounts etc.
But you'd be back where you started in terms of clearance, and clearance is an issue on 4 drs. Lower CoG don't help much when you are high centered and stuck.
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