fuel tank skid

I'm going to order replacement fuel tank, pump and skid plate so that I can put new ones on after I get the rusted rear floorboard on my 91 XJ patched up. The choices I've found so far (shipping not included):

1) factory original gas tank skid for $100



2) SkidRow for $250



3) DPG Rock Attack for $300



4) Tomken for $200



There are some others I'm guessing. Should I just get the factory original? I don't plan on crushing boulders with my Jeep but I don't want loose zombie parts punching holes in my tank either...

I've got the factory tow hitch (for now) so whichever one I choose will have to share the bolts and holes with that.

factory one has been discontinued from the dealers, you will only able to find a used one.

i have the factory one that i got at a junkyard for 20$. it serves my purpose.

I've got a line on new old stock factory skid, is it good enough for light to moderate protection? I'm mostly worried about protection from debris at construction yards and public dumps flying up into my tank.

ehall said:

I've got a line on new old stock factory skid, is it good enough for light to moderate protection? I'm mostly worried about protection from debris at construction yards and public dumps flying up into my tank.

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yes. have you searched any junkyards? 20$ and a couple cans of spray paint is better than $100

but, if its not to your satifaction, you could add some additional support/strength

I would go with one of these.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=76478&highlight=gas+tank

JIM.

Yeah that's a nice tank, so is the other large capacity one. Since I am going to replace pump and everything at the same time I am looking to save coin. Rockauto has an Airtex kit which supposedly includes the pump, sender, and a 20 gallon tank, all for $120! I'm waiting confirmation email but if that's the case I will get Tomken skid plate since it seems to be what the heavy-built guys are using and I can get it pretty cheap at Quadratec. I'll get everything from the pump through the skid plate for less than the cost of the big heavy tanks alone...

I would not use the Airtex pump. Had 3 put into the GC within 2 months. Put in a Mopar unit & never had another problem with it. JIM.

It does not include tank (liars) so I am back to open options.

I can supply a new tank if you need one...

OE replacement 15 gallon $149.99 shipped
http://www.rjroffroad.com/OE-Replacement-15-Gallon-Gas-Tank-for-86-96-Jeep-Cherokee-c-573-p-1-pr-17215.html

OE replacement 20 gallon $159.99 shipped
http://www.rjroffroad.com/OE-Replacement-20-Gallon-Gas-Tank-for-84-93-Jeep-Cherokee-c-573-p-1-pr-17214.html

I can also supply the sending unit, probably the filler neck and all that as well, so if you need anything else, PM me.