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  1. 12th July 2016, 03:33 PM #1
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    Question - RRC and Long Range Tanks

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    I just had a look under the rear section, and although I hope I'm wrong, it would appear that the swaybar behind the rear axle precludes any potential for fitting a long range tank that sits lower than the original (although still higher than the bottom of the rear axle/diff.
    I do have sill tanks (1 water/ 1 diesel) plus EAS
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  2. 12th July 2016, 03:48 PM #2
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    1. Ditch the sway bar at the same time as you look at slightly stronger springs to hold up the tank's extra weight.

    2. Lower the sway bar pivots using spacer blocks so that it clears the long range tank.
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  3. 12th July 2016, 03:53 PM #3
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    RRC and D1 chassis are the same .
    I had a 120 ltr longranger tank in a D1 with the sway bar still in place
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    x2 as Rangieman. I currently have a D1 with the swaybar still in place with a 120L tank fitted. If you fit a tank larger than 120L, it might not fit though.
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  5. 12th July 2016, 05:39 PM #5
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    I had a 135 l Long Ranger in my 91 and the sway bar mounts had to go.
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  6. 12th July 2016, 07:27 PM #6
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    Thanks guys. I love this forum, or more correctly the gurus who contribute, and Dave for providing/maintaining it!
    Off to measure tomorrow on the off chance I can either squeeze it in or drop/extend the swaybar mounts a wee bit. No springs - its EAS.
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  7. 12th July 2016, 07:57 PM #7
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    ... And it's an LSE as well... Not sure if it would be wise to delete the rear sway bar, as it may have insurance implications.
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  8. 12th July 2016, 08:57 PM #8
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    Won't be removing. Happy to relocate/drop if possible, but the bar remains. LSE is as you know 8 inches longer in the middle, but no difference to standard RRC rear of the rear axle.
    Are you still counting in your sleep working on the election counts?
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  10. 20th July 2016, 05:46 PM #10
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    I have a TJM 120L (about 128L when neck filled up) on my LSE (with EAS) which required the removal of the rear bar. The extra weight of the tank and fuel easily compensated and I noticed no difference in the handling. Mind you, I've since removed the front one, too, which does affect handling but I drive quite sedately (as you do with a diesel!)
    BUT, a tip for young players: the fuel pump location in the new tank will almost certainly not line up with the access hole in the floor. It is a simple procedure to create a new hole and you will probably find a cover plate from a wreck or easily fabricate a new one. If you don't do this and your in tank pump fails, you will have to drain and drop the tank which is a real pain. Oh, and you may need to lengthen the sender arm and play around with it a bit so that your guage accurately reflects the fuel level.
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