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Fuel Tank for 1974 CJ5 What to buy?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by TahoeJarrett, Jun 24, 2013.

  1. TahoeJarrett

    TahoeJarrett New Member

    Looking to replace my fuel tank. Have a 74 CJ5 with 258, 4 speed. What do you think would be the best replacement tank for the Jeep? Would like to find a good quality made in the USA tank. Also would like to know if replacement tanks have all the needed design features for easy install and fit. I have noticed fuel tanks on Ebay, but not sure where they are made and what kind of fit? No plastic, steel only. Any preferences?
     
  2. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    I think if you buy steel, you're going to get an import tank.

    MTS makes plastic replacement tanks that are well regarded.
     
  3. rsbad454

    rsbad454 Member

    Try spectra premium....they are out of Canada and great quality.
     
  4. rejeep

    rejeep Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    absolutly 100%
    we stock and sell spectra in our stores and they are a GREAT company..

    I found MTS shotty and really a poor excuse for a plastic tank..
    I had a thread on this forum when I ordered mine on how disspleased I was...
     
  5. rsbad454

    rsbad454 Member

  6. rsbad454

    rsbad454 Member

  7. rsbad454

    rsbad454 Member

    I chose them for my replacement. The tank just looks and feels like quality.
     
  8. OleBlue

    OleBlue Sponsor

    What was the problem with the MTS tank? I looked at topics started by you and didn't see one about a tank. I'm curious since I have one. Did it split?
     
  9. rejeep

    rejeep Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    you know I looked as well and couldnt find it...
    unsure if it was in another thread..
    ill see if I still have some of the old pictures...
     
  10. rejeep

    rejeep Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

  11. DREDnot

    DREDnot Not new to JEEPS

    I've seen a few MTS tanks and was not impressed with its build quality.

    I went with the cheap option and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the spectra tank made in Canada

    [​IMG]
     
  12. rsbad454

    rsbad454 Member

    I concur.....good quality for the price.
     
  13. sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    i third the spectra got mine online for like 90 bucks...