Muffler delete - Has anyone used the space?

[Thinman]

Muffler deleters...have you used the space for anything yet? Any aftermarket products use the space? DIY anything? I did some searching and found one poster possibly using it for a Viair tank, but no follow up.

I my first thought is a larger storage tub, but I would rather tuck a power tank up there with some armor to protect it.

Anybody seen anything done with this space yet??

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[spurly]

Move a smaller gas tank there, properly skid/protect it and XX 4 link the rear suspension, the way it should have been done at the factory.

I'm pretty sure federal standards prevents manufacturers from putting a gas tank behind the rear axle anymore to lessen the chance of leaks and fires in a rear end collision.

I've tossed around the idea of installing a small air tank where the muffler currently sits.

 

[Redbaron73]

I'm pretty sure federal standards prevents manufacturers from putting a gas tank behind the rear axle anymore to lessen the chance of leaks and fires in a rear end collision.

I've tossed around the idea of installing a small air tank where the muffler currently sits.

My 3/4 Ton 2011 Chevy Suburban has 2 tanks, one over the axle, and one behind the axle.

 

[spurly]

My 3/4 Ton 2011 Chevy Suburban has 2 tanks, one over the axle, and one behind the axle.

If that's the case, it's pretty stupid. If you build the rear crossmember and bumper assembly correctly, the problem can be mitigated for even high speed collisions.

It's either a new standard or a decision on Jeeps part because they were sued for wrongful deaths because of some Jeeps exploding after a minor rear end collision which was an issue that they knew about.

 

[EDH_JL]

Interested

 

[four low]

An aftermarket Vendor did this for the JK, and was considering it for the JL, I'll see if I can find that link

 

[twisty]

I'd be interested in either storage or a gas tank.

 

[AZ Hella]

I’ll be using the space for water storage in the future.

 

[Fouts]

Seems like a good place for a compressor.

 

[MattT69]

This would be good to know more about. I would like a ADD ON gas tank for the 2 DOOR JLR . Then it would be perfect

 

[MattT69]

My purpose and intended use for the extra gas tank in that rear location would be only for long distance overlanding . Simular to when rotopax are used and stored in the rear of a vehicle ... any current options or fabricators that you would recommend for just an extra 5-10 gallons.

 

[Mtpockets]

https://longrangeamerica.com/prod/jwjlpa/

Here‘s an extra 17 gallons.

 

[Redbaron73]

https://longrangeamerica.com/prod/jwjlpa/

Here‘s an extra 17 gallons.

I have this tank installed. Works as advertised.

 

[Black Jeep Convertible]

I would LOVE more storage there. Then I can move some of my tools from underneath my rear bench seats to the larger trunk tub

 

[twisty]

I would LOVE more storage there. Then I can move some of my tools from underneath my rear bench seats to the larger trunk tub

I cant believe someone hasnt come up with a larger replacement tub yet.

Thinking no one will offer a gas tank for liability issues in that spot but one could be fashioned in there privately. Get the dimensions right as well as mounting points and give it to a welder. Cut an ample hole for a filler in the bumper, buy a pump and hose and fill the normal tank when ready for it. I havent checked the dimensions but guessing you could get 5 or more gallons there. For me that is 50 trail miles and about 80 road miles.

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