Long Range Tank
Submitted: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 15:18
ThreadID:
45537
Views:
2621
Replies:
6
FollowUps:
1
This Thread has been Archived
Lewy
Does anyone have any comments to make in terms of their experience with long range tanks made by 4WDsystems in
adelaide. My reason for question is that I have been quoted on a tank that is $300 cheaper than ARB and $200 cheaper than TJM. Thrown in with this "cheap" tank is a compatible gauge kit and 3 year structural warranty.
Anyone had any good or bad experiences with this mob.
Reply By: Willem - Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 15:50
Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 15:50
I wouldn't say bad experience but maybe indifferent.
Bought a roofrack off them. After fitting the mechanic took the truck 4wd-ing. I asked why and he said to
test it...hmmmmmm
After leaving the place I noticed that the bolts had been overtigthened. So had to unwind them a tad as they bent the roof gutter.
Two years later all the struts cracked. I asked for new struts at cost but they would not come to the party. So a mate welded them up and a few months ago I sold the rack.
They were friendly enough though.
Cheers
AnswerID:
240332
Reply By: Grungle - Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 18:15
Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 18:15
I have a 4wd systems main and sub tank. Self installed approx 18 months ago.
Problems so far:
1. Leak in the main tank from a hose that we neglected to tighten fully (installers fault)
2. Gone through 2 sub tank pumps and have no idea why. Will probaly hook up a compressed air transfer system as it is more reliable. Asked questions about this in a previous post last week.
Overall I am happy with the design of the tanks and the installation was moderately difficult which is what I was expecting anyway. Would love to know why the pumps are failing though (anyone?).
Regards
David
AnswerID:
240366
Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Friday, May 18, 2007 at 15:19
Friday, May 18, 2007 at 15:19
David,
Not sure why your pump/s have failed. I too have self-installed a 4WD Systems sub tank and I reckon if the pump ever fails, I will work on hooking up an aftermarket pump via the drain plug at the rear, rather than muck around with the original unit. Just have to be careful of rubbish; need a good filter before the pump if I did it.
FollowupID:
501701
Reply By: Garbutt - Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 20:23
Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 20:23
We bought a 4WDsystems tank for our Hilux. Good price. On a long trip it developed a hair line crack and weeped fuel rather than leaked. When we got
home I went back to local agent who had installed it, he removed it, sent it to
Adelaide for repair and it was returned fixed and reinstalled all at no cost to me as it should have been. Can't comp[lain about the warranty service. A mechanic at
Derby who I asked to weld it said he has seen all long range tanks crack including Longranger. From this I can say I saved about $400 on the initial price, when I had a problem it didn't stop our trip and was fixed on return without a trouble.
GB
AnswerID:
240405