SJ’s TJ

[Sj's TJ]

This is from YEARS ago and might not be relevant anymore but I can remember one of the big reasons for the in-tank fuel pumps was to keep the pump cooler since overheating an external pump was a problem. I have no idea if they've come out with better pumps now or if they run cooler than they used to.

I'd really debated on mine as to which way I was going to go. And at one point was going to pick up this used fuel cell but they seller flaked out on me. Since I've only really got two runs with the Jeep I can't comment as to how much I'm draggin my ass yet.

I think as long as the pump isn't close to the exhaust there shouldn't be any issues, at least with the pump I have. I'm mounted underneath on the drivers side with their rubber mounting feet to keep things quiet. I was dragging the skid more than I would like and that's with a 5" stretch and 40s. I never got stuck because of the tank though.

 

[JMT]

I never got stuck because of the tank though.

Lockers solve most issues.

 

[gasiorv]

I held off on moving my tank to the bed area until after I knew my son was not going to be riding in back seat anymore. I am now so happy that I moved it, it definitely takes up stowage space but it is so nice not having it under the jeep. No longer catching the tank on steep climbs, coming down on the skid on drop offs, etc.... And working on the fuel pump and the tank in general is so nice with it being in the bed. Everybody has a different opinion, but my opinion is that for anyone that actually wheels in the rocks and doesn't need a rear seat for passenger, the tank should be moved. Not going to argue with others opinions, if there opinion is they need to keep the tank underneath for whatever reason, so be it, keep it down there. But for me, with a rig that is primarily used to wheel and get a beer on Sunday with the wife, moving the tank is a no brainer. My fuel pump is basically right behind the front seats and I hear it running but it is really not that loud, after the jeep is running I actually don't even hear it anymore. With your pump being external and under the jeep, you won't hear it at all.

 

[Sj's TJ]

I held off on moving my tank to the bed area until after I knew my son was not going to be riding in back seat anymore. I am now so happy that I moved it, it definitely takes up stowage space but it is so nice not having it under the jeep. No longer catching the tank on steep climbs, coming down on the skid on drop offs, etc.... And working on the fuel pump and the tank in general is so nice with it being in the bed. Everybody has a different opinion, but my opinion is that for anyone that actually wheels in the rocks and doesn't need a rear seat for passenger, the tank should be moved. Not going to argue with others opinions, if there opinion is they need to keep the tank underneath for whatever reason, so be it, keep it down there. But for me, with a rig that is primarily used to wheel and get a beer on Sunday with the wife, moving the tank is a no brainer. My fuel pump is basically right behind the front seats and I hear it running but it is really not that loud, after the jeep is running I actually don't even hear it anymore. With your pump being external and under the jeep, you won't hear it at all.

I couldn't agree with you more. I didn't have any issues on climbs as I was stretched on 40s, but coming down is where I kept dragging ass. I'm excited to see how the overall performance changes with this switch. I'm solving one issue with the PSI and another on dragging.

 

[Sj's TJ]

I got the fuel system update all buttoned up. I ended up having one fitting be bad and leaked so I got that replaced and now she is leak free. I have the regulator set at 62 psi and man what a difference. The motor feels so strong and responsive now. I guess the lower psi was a bigger problem than I thought. Next on the agenda is replacing one of the belly skid nutserts that has stripped out. I got all six and the tool from Blaine so it should be pretty easy. Mine have 2 welds on each nutsert so I'll be cutting out the old one.

 

[Sj's TJ]

Another thing I had on my to-do list is C pillar tie in’s. I had previously done the A pillar tie in’s but never posted about it, so here is what that looks like:

What was left was the C pillars, so I got those tied into the shock towers:

Wasn’t to hard of a job, but glad to get those completed. Just need to rotate the pinion on the rear axle and she is ready to wheel again.

 

[NashvilleTJ]

Another thing I had on my to-do list is C pillar tie in’s. I had previously done the A pillar tie in’s but never posted about it, so here is what that looks like:

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What was left was the C pillars, so I got those tied into the shock towers:

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Wasn’t to hard of a job, but glad to get those completed. Just need to rotate the pinion on the rear axle and she is ready to wheel again.

Nice work. That's been on my to-do list forever...

 

[Sj's TJ]

Nice work. That's been on my to-do list forever...

From what I’ve heard the C pillar tie in is the the key one as that and the windshield frame seem to me the most common spots that need support on a flop. Since my towers are in the tub and connected it was an easy spot to tie into. Plus, if I go back-half, then it’s an easy cut and re-tube.

 

[Sj's TJ]

Another easy mod was adding hood louvers. Since the LS swap my hood has been extremely hot to the touch. I went with simple ones from Genright:

Hopefully these do the trick. The front one is right over the radiator so that should be a large amount of the under-hood heat. The other to should alleviate head from the headers.

 

[Sj's TJ]

Went out to Rausch Creek with @Drastic this past Sunday for a little shakedown of my recent changes and to have a little trail therapy. The Jeep ran fantastic and sounds great throughout the day. The issues I experienced prior to changing to the fuel cell and new fuel system are gone.

It was also nice to no longer drag ass with the gas tank under the rig. I only really caught the rear bumper on a huge rock when I took a bad line and had to give it a little skinny pedal.

Lastly, the hood louvers did their job and my hood could actually be touched with a bare hand even after getting the engine temp a little above normal after a long challenging climb.

Immediate business is to work on the exhaust. I smushed the tail pipe against the frame rail as I no longer have a tank to take the blows. I'll also move my muffler forward towards the motor to give me a little more space for some future winter plans. More to come!

 

[gasiorv]

So nice having that tank out from under there! Look fwd to seeing what winter has in store.

 

[Sj's TJ]

So nice having that tank out from under there! Look fwd to seeing what winter has in store.

I'll just say that it's what you would expect when someone moves the tank into the tub and has 40s. However, there is one difference that isn't something usually done on TJ and the moving of the muffler forward gives a clue.