LRA or Long Ranger Aux Tank?

[Tate1984]

Well lots of experience quoted on the LRA, so let me give you an opinion on the Long Ranger.

If I had my time again, I would go the LRA and 81L. But I believe this sits just marginally lower than the 60L long ranger??? In my mind the LRA is just a better made product. But I do need to say I have not suffered any issues with the Long Ranger (apart from a leaky seam - which in hindsight is why I believe I got the tank cheap in the first place, unknowingly). Its coped and survived the same abuse as the LRA examples above. It uses the same pump and switch so the LRA comments on those will be the same.

Thanks for the info Sharkcaver. As I have the rear aircon, the 81l is not an option. Either 58L from LRA or 60 for the Long Ranger.

I hear what your saying, but after a lot of asking both here & two local 4x4 shops who deal with long ranger, didn't give me confidence when I was enquiring about the set up & installation hence me travelling from western Sydney to Artarmon Automotive, as they knew the ins & outs about my paj. They even said they usually have them in stock but just sold the last one! so when dishing that much coin out, personally don't mind wasting a day or two.
cheers Bryan

Thanks Bryan. I will give Artarmon Automotive a call later in the month and have a chat.

[Kirkster72]

finally got my aux tank done & im very haapy with my choice

[MSF]

Good to See Eddie, Chris and the boys looked after you..

[supazuk]

If you want to pump the fuel a bit quicker there are Holley blue copy pumps
on eBay that pump around 10 ltr a min @14psi. I have one on my flamethrower that has been 100% reliable
Only cost $60

[Aussie_Dan]

Nice one Kirkster. You will not look back!
Cheers, Dan.

[Scouter1]

I hear what your saying, but after a lot of asking both here & two local 4x4 shops who deal with long ranger, didn't give me confidence when I was enquiring about the set up & installation hence me travelling from western Sydney to Artarmon Automotive, as they knew the ins & outs about my paj. They even said they usually have them in stock but just sold the last one!

That was me, Eddie installed mine on Friday! He remarked on there being a bit of run on aux tanks They always do great work there, one of the best mechanics I have dealt with over the years.

Cheers,
Stephen

[Kirkster72]

That was me, Eddie installed mine on Friday! He remarked on there being a bit of run on aux tanks They always do great work there, one of the best mechanics I have dealt with over the years.

Cheers,
Stephen

That's cool Stephen, great service down there at artarmon, wasn't close to home,but don't mind the travel for good service.
Cheers Bryan

[Aloa9061]

Good to see so many people using Ed and Chris,

Seriously good mechanics.

[Scouter1]

Good to see so many people using Ed and Chris,

Seriously good mechanics.

Just harder to get a booking now but definitely worth the wait.

Cheers,
Stephen

[MSF]

You are not wrong there - I've known them and been going to them for over 25 years and even I have to wait longer now - ha ha ha

[Kirkster72]

made a cover out of a truck mud flap as I think the hoses were prone to damadge

[Ian H]

Thanks to the info in this forum I've now had a 58L tank fitted to my NX (with rear AC) by LRA in Lilydale (Melb). The guys were very helpful and I'll be going back to discuss some springs soon. They use Kings and recommend them and some air bags.

The cost was around $1700 fitted and about $250 cheaper than I was quoted at ARB for the comparable Long Ranger.

[Pajshomoneroguntero]

I was just having a read of the Brown Davis LRA website to find the statement:

NEW AUXILIARY FUEL TANK GAUGE AND BUZZER

NOW SUPPLIED WITH MOST BROWN DAVIS AUXILIARY TANKS


FUEL PUMPS BURNING OUT IS NOW A THING OF THE PAST. BROWN DAVIS HAS DEVELOPED A NEW AUXILIARY FUEL TANK GUAGE, SWITCH AND BUZZER UNIT TO BE SUPPLIED WITH MOST BROWN AUXILIARY FUEL TANKS. THE SMALL UNIT IS NO BIGGER THEN A 10C COIN AND CAN BE MOUNTED NICELY IN VEHICLES DASHES.

[sharkcaver]

Never heard of one burning out yet. They are designed to run dry for a period without issue. Must be the crappy part BD supplies?

[MSF]

Exactly..

A Buzzer on the pump when it runs dry is not a new thing..
My LRA one has had one since it was installed. When it runs dry it lets you know by making a loud tick tick tick noise.. I've never needed anything louder - it works perfect.