The OP of this thread did and installed it. Check page 1.
29gal Main Fuel Tank Install
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Sorry - you’re correct. Anyone else? I’d like to see a few successful receipts as 1st step in considering.
Following for the Aux tank installation. Sounds great for increasing fuel capacity and weight balance as well.
- Nov 26, 2025
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- 2026 LC, 2011 BMW Z4, 1998 BMW 740IL, 1965 BMW R60, Suzuki DR650
Did you order 29gal replacement or Aux?
I'm 100% positive they would do the install, I purchased the GX550 tank from Ed Martins and worked with Eric (GM) for the logistics, drove from Alabama to do the swap......... but the GX tank wasn't a direct swap, so "no joy" . Everyone at his shop was top notch. You will have to pay their flat labor rate for the work.
(edit) You can Google Ed Martin's Toyota for the phone number and ask for Eric.
Are these legal in CA?
The LRA wasn’t.
The LRA wasn’t.
DD thanks for leading the way. Excellent write up. I did a conversion on a 2025 Tundra from the 22.5G tank to the 38.5G that was challenging & that was using Toyota OE parts. You sir rock!
Interesting that the tank is metal. Does make me pause. Certainly not uncommon in domestic truck tank upgrades to see metal (especially Super Duty diesel adds), but in general the entire automotive industry has gone to poly tanks for OE install in the US. I expect not just because of cost, but easier to shape/manufacture & poly might be better for hard collisions where you might get better tank deformation over metal. In racing vehicles and aviation we often see bladders in metal tanks to help in tank ruptures. I really want the range improvements, but I’m going to wait on a poly tank.
Interesting that the tank is metal. Does make me pause. Certainly not uncommon in domestic truck tank upgrades to see metal (especially Super Duty diesel adds), but in general the entire automotive industry has gone to poly tanks for OE install in the US. I expect not just because of cost, but easier to shape/manufacture & poly might be better for hard collisions where you might get better tank deformation over metal. In racing vehicles and aviation we often see bladders in metal tanks to help in tank ruptures. I really want the range improvements, but I’m going to wait on a poly tank.
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Welcome to the Jungle!
And I totally agree, I wish the Chinesium tank had an optional bladder.
Welcome to the Jungle!
And I totally agree, I wish the Chinesium tank had an optional bladder.
Welcome to the asylum.
Welcome to the asylum.
Does the front skid plate go back on fine after you've swapped the tank? Think it was said that the new tank hangs 1/2" lower?
Welcome to the asylum.
I’m sure that someone will chime in with the answer to your question.
Man I would hope so. If it hangs lower than the already-low skid plate then that’s pretty garbage.
Welcome to the Jungle!
I’m very interested to see how the 12 gal added tank goes for you. I think I would lean more towards that one over the main tank replacement.
They have an add on for the 5th gen 4Runner version that looks cool also that doesn't appear to have any additional electronics like pumps.
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They are not exactly US legal unless DOT certified, and also not California legal unless they have a CARB EO approval number. Since California bans the sale of non-CARB legal parts, Long Range America has to comply.
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You just need to find a good smog guy. There's a fellow in Torrance that may or may not speak English, but he gets your smog done really fast and doesn't seem to interested in doing anything but the absolute bare minimum. He sure as hell isn't going to go crawling around under your vehicle to 'check things out.' I have to assume these people exist in most CA towns. Having the emissions in check so the computer says you're good would seemingly be the only potential stumbling block and it seems like that's a non issue. Good luck.
My god. Had no idea. This state is really something. 10 Gs and no registration if you want to go 450 on a tank. 2.3 more years until my last kid graduates and I can buy a place somewhere else at a minimum if I can’t convince my wife to move.
