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06-13-2011, 04:01 PM | #1 |
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1st Gen. Blazer Gas Tank Help
I need to get a new tank for my '71 Blazer. What's the reasoning for buying a sleek, new stainless steel tank like the one below, vs. a stock replacement from LMC or other company? Just trying to decide what kind of tank to buy and want to understand the difference between the two.
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06-13-2011, 06:35 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1st Gen. Blazer Gas Tank Help
No rust issues with SS
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06-13-2011, 06:57 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1st Gen. Blazer Gas Tank Help
Most of them similar to what you posted have more capacity than stock or specialty items like in-take fuel pumps for fuel injection.
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06-14-2011, 12:16 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1st Gen. Blazer Gas Tank Help
I'm assuming these custom SS tanks are much more difficult to install than the stock ones?
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06-14-2011, 06:38 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1st Gen. Blazer Gas Tank Help
I'd assume so too. My stock tank works fine and hasn't rusted out during it's 39 years, so I'd probably just go with a repop of the original. You can look for a skid plate if you want to protect it from getting damaged off-road.
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06-15-2011, 10:38 AM | #6 |
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Re: 1st Gen. Blazer Gas Tank Help
I think that is what I'll do at least for now. K.I.S.S.…isn't that right?
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06-16-2011, 05:33 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1st Gen. Blazer Gas Tank Help
I'm in the same boat. I have an aftermarket 40 gal. tank right now that is big and bulky. I saw that brothers has a complete tank and sending unit with all the straps and parts for $179. So i think i will be picking that up soon.
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06-16-2011, 06:24 PM | #8 |
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Does Brothers have a website? I'm not familiar with them.
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06-16-2011, 06:33 PM | #9 |
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Re: 1st Gen. Blazer Gas Tank Help
I think its $240 for the kit. $180 is for the tank alone. Google Brothers Truck Parts for the site.
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