Junk yard find

Went to the pick and pull today and got an aftermarket 31 gal gas tank for $35 with sending unit, straps and skid plate. This one is apparently produced by a local company here in Chico. I was going to do something like this and try for 40 gal but I sure can't for this price.

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The low part of the tank sits about 2.5" lower than stock. Here is a pick of the front of the stock tank on my shelf to compare the position of the sending unit.

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There are a couple of problems with it, no big deal though. They punched a hole in the bottom to drain it but since it is heavy steel it is easily welded. Also looks like it needs a new o ring for the sending unit. Fill neck is a little short too, no big deal.

31 gallons wow I could get about 150 mile per tank with that!.....JK

Thats awesome I would love a 31 gallon tank for my XJ, I would give up a couple inch for a larger gas tank.
Nice find!

Thanks. Always wanted a bigger tank

glad you went and got it i would hate to see it crushed :)

It would give me a better piece of mind knowing that I had 31 gallons when I went wheelin.

good find!

Good, that looks like a steal. I wish there was room for a second tank on the XJ. I remember having two tanks on my 83 short wheel base chevy 4x4. It was neat having that additional tank.

I used to have spare tanks on my Bronco and CJ5. Real handy for sure. I am looking forward to getting this in.

looks good i wish i could find one :thumbsup: