Pathfinder Gas tank in Hardbody Pickup?

[RJSquirrel]

All,

 

I recently obtained a D21 extended cab, and am thinking about converting it into an overlanding rig. Does anyone have any idea if a 21 gallon Pathfinder tank would fit in the spare tire area under the bed? That, and the 21 gallon hardbody tank would yield 42 gallons of capacity, and with a few jerry cans, and combined with the relatively good fuel economy of a ka24e, It should have a range about 800 miles.

 

Any thoughts/ideas/comments are welcome.

[KovemaN]

It will fit nicely. I was considering doing that so that I could remove the original tank and 4-link the rear of my D21. I already have my spare, can holders and hi-lift on a custom tailgate/bumper.

[1994SEV6]

That's a lot of gas..wouldn't that be heavy?

[Tungsten]

That's a lot of gas..wouldn't that be heavy?

No, it's a pickup truck.

 

EDIT: Added the quote to what I was referring to. Some people thought I was saying this is impossible.

Edited December 31, 2011 by Tungsten

[AK9849cy]

Doesn't work...

 

Many folks have used a pathy tank back there... The SAS Xterra folks love them....

 

Edited November 12, 2011 by AK9849cy

[Tungsten]

Not bad for an extra tank. If you have the bed, you can throw a shell over and have yourself a XL Pathfinder.

[beastpath]

What about doing the opposite? could a D21 tank fit under a pathfinder?

[nunya]

Think there's some suspension in the way to do that, plus there's a reason the X guys swap TO a wd21 tank from a setup similar to a HB

[beastpath]

Think there's some suspension in the way to do that, plus there's a reason the X guys swap TO a wd21 tank from a setup similar to a HB

 

Yeah, I understand why they did that. I was curious as to if I could run both tanks. But you are right, there is too much suspension stuff in the way - possibly the only downside of coils in the rear.

[Tungsten]

What's the big deal? If you want more fuel, add a fuel cell in the cargo area.

[tmoore4512]

I like the idea, and I can see the reason for the excessive fuel. Would be really cool to have enough to do a "Book of Eli" trek from one desolate area of the country to another...

 

Havent owned a HB in a few years, but it should work with some minor modifications...

[AK9849cy]

The biggest problem with the HB tank is where it is located... if a person moves the axle forward for a bed bob... the tank is in the way.