Re: RE: Larger fuel tank

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@yahoo.com)
Date: Tue May 21 2002 - 20:10:47 EDT


Assuming gas is 7 pounds per gallon, this is only 77 pounds more for a full tank
vs. a 22 gallon tank

If adding only 77 pounds inboard of the framerail (closer to centerline than
outside the rail) causes the truck to lean, you probably need to get the springs
replaced.

kevin reimer wrote:

> That would be alot more weight, would this be a Factor in the driver side of
> the truck to lean...? and be noticeable to the eye?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Andy Levy <andylevy@yahoo.com>
> To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2002 9:50 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Larger fuel tank
>
> >
> > Yeah, there's a place out there in California, I remember checking out
> their
> > website, yeesh, must be going on 2 years ago. I have no clue who it was
> now
> > though.
> >
> > They could do up to a 33 gallon tank in a Dak (CC or RC I think), but the
> catch
> > was you had to bring the truck to them and have them install it. I woulda
> paid
> > the shipping to get a 33 gallon tank, but I wasn't about to drive
> cross-country
> > for it.
> >
> > Ronald Wong wrote:
> >
> > > The largest from the factory is 24 gal. If you want larger there's a
> place
> > > that makes custom size tanks but I don't remember who it is. Someone on
> the
> > > DML will remember as soon as they see this post. C'mon Andy, remember!
> > >
> > > Ron
> > > 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> > > For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> > > http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of Jim Nelson
> > > Sent: Monday, May 20, 2002 6:30 PM
> > > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > > Subject: DML: Larger fuel tank
> > >
> > > Anybody find a larger or second fuel tank for a 2000 QC?
> > >
> > > Jim Nelson
> > > '00 QC 2X4 4.7L
> >
> > --
> > -andy
> > andylevy@yahoo.com
> > Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/
> > http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/
> > '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
> >
> >
> >

--
-andy
andylevy@yahoo.com
Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/
http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/
'99 CC 4x4 318 auto



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