Fuel Tank Swap on K-10

SMYDA · 08-03-2007, 07:14 PM

I have a '78 SWB Step Side K-10 with dual tanks.
In the process of doing a frame off resto-mod.

Both original tanks leaked so a new tank(s) is in order.

What I want to do is toss both saddle tanks and install one center located
tank in the rear. Was thinking about a K-5 tank with skid plate. A few
rough measurements make me think the K-5 tank might not fit in the rear
of a K-10 frame. Think the tank might interfere with the axle?

Has anyone done this mod? Will it work?
The truck has a 4" suspension lift.

If Not...............any suggestions?

Thanks,

jacobh · 08-03-2007, 10:04 PM

I unbolted the factory mounts and welded them to the front wall on the inside of my bed and built a nice any to cover it along with a new filler neck it looks real nice and it is safer then being under the truck while you are wheeling just to throw out an idea

SMYDA · 08-04-2007, 07:35 AM

I thought about an in bed tank, but with a step side already having a limited
amount of space for hauling I decided against that. The truck will used more
for farm ( working with Horses ) than serious off-roading.

odee · 08-05-2007, 03:12 PM

might look into a suburban tank or one off a van.

daywalker03 · 08-05-2007, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMYDA

I thought about an in bed tank, but with a step side already having a limited
amount of space for hauling I decided against that. The truck will used more
for farm ( working with Horses ) than serious off-roading.

Well, I would suggest checking with Transferflow and see if they have a tank that will fit; I would think that a Blazer tank would work, but I haven't tried putting one in my 86.

MrFurious · 08-15-2007, 05:49 AM

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=ATK7387

08-03-2007, 07:14 PM	#1
SMYDA Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 97061 Location: Alabama Posts: 2	Fuel Tank Swap on K-10 I have a '78 SWB Step Side K-10 with dual tanks. In the process of doing a frame off resto-mod. Both original tanks leaked so a new tank(s) is in order. What I want to do is toss both saddle tanks and install one center located tank in the rear. Was thinking about a K-5 tank with skid plate. A few rough measurements make me think the K-5 tank might not fit in the rear of a K-10 frame. Think the tank might interfere with the axle? Has anyone done this mod? Will it work? The truck has a 4" suspension lift. If Not...............any suggestions? Thanks,

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08-03-2007, 10:04 PM	#2
jacobh the pulverizor Join Date: Mar 2007 Member # 88586 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 82	I unbolted the factory mounts and welded them to the front wall on the inside of my bed and built a nice any to cover it along with a new filler neck it looks real nice and it is safer then being under the truck while you are wheeling just to throw out an idea

08-04-2007, 07:35 AM	#3
SMYDA Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 97061 Location: Alabama Posts: 2	I thought about an in bed tank, but with a step side already having a limited amount of space for hauling I decided against that. The truck will used more for farm ( working with Horses ) than serious off-roading.

08-05-2007, 03:12 PM	#4
odee Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Member # 613 Location: Big Stone Gap, VA., USA Posts: 752	might look into a suburban tank or one off a van.

08-15-2007, 05:49 AM	#6
MrFurious Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 57601 Location: Lima, OH Posts: 20	http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=ATK7387