PMF traction bars do not fit with Titan Tank?

2015_Platinum_Stroker · Jul 10, 2015

So I have shop installing lift for me while I am offshore and get a call saying drivers side traction bar will not fit due to the Titan fuel tank. They are saying the bracket is hitting the tank before it sits flush on the frame and they will have to weld a bracket on the outside of the frame to make it work?

Anyone else run into this problem?

Thanks

Strokersace · Jul 10, 2015

Search for ja_cain's thread. Pmf bars with a titan tank was no problem.

BOHICA256 · Jul 10, 2015

I'm pretty sure jcain had a transfer flow tank, but they both sit flush up against the frame if I'm not mistaken. And if I'm not mistaken again, he just reversed the bolts on the driver's side to make it work with the tank.

jcain · Jul 10, 2015

http://powerstrokearmy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57734

1st last59 · Jul 10, 2015

My bracket doesn't go beyond the inside of frame. I don't see how it could be a problem. Might have to put the bracket on the bar before final install so the threads will face outwards.

2015_Platinum_Stroker · Jul 11, 2015

Thanks guys...jcain's thread was a big help...I'm sending the link to installer.

Strokersace · Jul 11, 2015

BOHICA256 said:
I'm pretty sure jcain had a transfer flow tank, but they both sit flush up against the frame if I'm not mistaken. And if I'm not mistaken again, he just reversed the bolts on the driver's side to make it work with the tank.

Yes sir that was it. Didn't think I had the name right! Hope his link he posted helps the OP.

2015_Platinum_Stroker · Jul 22, 2015

Well I just got home from offshore. Guy at shop was right and I will not be able to mount the PMF bars with the Titan. I will do some measuring and see if it is possible in any way to get them to work and then see about ordering some customs ones from PMF. Other method will be taking Titan tank out and get a Transfer Flow.

You can see where the Titan has a sump that comes out even with the bottom of the frame rail. So will have to do some engineering to get these to work.

NotStock · Jul 22, 2015

Thats the first I have seen a tank shaped like that. Depending on where that falls on the frame rail (front to rear) it will almost definitely have some interference with the mounting location. Spacing further out away from the frame may cause an issue with the AMP steps as well. This might get tricky. Like I said on the phone though, Im happy to help however I can.

Jomax · Jul 22, 2015

2015_Platinum_Stroker said:
Well I just got home from offshore. Guy at shop was right and I will not be able to mount the PMF bars with the Titan. I will do some measuring and see if it is possible in any way to get them to work and then see about ordering some customs ones from PMF. Other method will be taking Titan tank out and get a Transfer Flow.

You can see where the Titan has a sump that comes out even with the bottom of the frame rail. So will have to do some engineering to get these to work.

That tank hangs way low.... that's insane. Offroad trip and it would get ripped out.

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2015_Platinum_Stroker · Jul 23, 2015

I am just going to order a 50gal Transfer Flow tank and swap it out.

2015_Platinum_Stroker · Jul 23, 2015

Transfer Flow 50 gallon on the way. Using jcain's thread I should be able to get it all mounted up now.

TrickTruck · Jul 26, 2015

I have the titan and it doesn't look like that. Bizzare.

BOHICA256 · Jul 26, 2015

Same here, mine doesn't have that bulge in mine either.

UNBROKEN · Jul 26, 2015

That's an expensive ass fix. Sucks it didn't work out.

2015_Platinum_Stroker · Jul 29, 2015

Yeah, did a lot of Googling and have not found another one with the bulge for a 2011+ Super Duty. Called Titan and they say that is the newest design but they still ship some of the older ones too. Tank is about 6 months old. I have the Transfer Flow in the garage and may get it installed before I head back offshore, if not will have to do it when I get back in.

Appreciate the help and looking forward to getting everything finished up.

jcain · Mar 1, 2016

2015_Platinum_Stroker said:
Yeah, did a lot of Googling and have not found another one with the bulge for a 2011+ Super Duty. Called Titan and they say that is the newest design but they still ship some of the older ones too. Tank is about 6 months old. I have the Transfer Flow in the garage and may get it installed before I head back offshore, if not will have to do it when I get back in.

Appreciate the help and looking forward to getting everything finished up.

Was this in a long bed or short bed? What size was the Titan tank?