Tank lift
#2
02-23-2013, 09:17 PM
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#3
02-23-2013, 09:54 PM
#5
02-23-2013, 11:00 PM
I wondered that too. So I took a pic of the gauge before and compared it. After. No noticeable difference that I can detect. If I find it does later a simple lift in the rear fixes that. But I see none. Another poster said the 3" lift in front is usually the fuel gauge culprit. It probably varies. Ill be keeping an eye on it but I see no difference.
#6
02-23-2013, 11:08 PM
I have the 2" DK lift and I noticed a difference in my gauge. It goes from full to 3/4 after 20 miles or so, but then hangs on at 3/4 forever.
I'm sposed to have a 4.7 gallon tank, but when the fuel light comes on, it only takes 2.5 gallons to fill. I've never managed to get a 3 gallon fill up since the tank lift, so I'm not sure if the lift is preventing me from filling all the way up, or if the gauge just isn't as accurate with it.
Not a big deal for me though. I'm not iron butt, so I need the break for fuel (and a rest) anyway.
I'm sposed to have a 4.7 gallon tank, but when the fuel light comes on, it only takes 2.5 gallons to fill. I've never managed to get a 3 gallon fill up since the tank lift, so I'm not sure if the lift is preventing me from filling all the way up, or if the gauge just isn't as accurate with it.
Not a big deal for me though. I'm not iron butt, so I need the break for fuel (and a rest) anyway.
#7
02-24-2013, 12:46 AM
I have the 2" DK lift and I noticed a difference in my gauge. It goes from full to 3/4 after 20 miles or so, but then hangs on at 3/4 forever.
I'm sposed to have a 4.7 gallon tank, but when the fuel light comes on, it only takes 2.5 gallons to fill. I've never managed to get a 3 gallon fill up since the tank lift, so I'm not sure if the lift is preventing me from filling all the way up, or if the gauge just isn't as accurate with it.
Not a big deal for me though. I'm not iron butt, so I need the break for fuel (and a rest) anyway.
I'm sposed to have a 4.7 gallon tank, but when the fuel light comes on, it only takes 2.5 gallons to fill. I've never managed to get a 3 gallon fill up since the tank lift, so I'm not sure if the lift is preventing me from filling all the way up, or if the gauge just isn't as accurate with it.
Not a big deal for me though. I'm not iron butt, so I need the break for fuel (and a rest) anyway.
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02-24-2013, 01:03 AM
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Here's a really good link with lots of info-
http://www.facebook.com/notes/dk-cus...93318580687214
Bottom line is that unless you run your tank til it is dry without a tank lift, then installing a tank lift will not reduce your useable miles per tank.
HD gauges are all over the map, some will read differently with a tank lift, some won't. Very few of the gauges are accurate with or without a tank lift.
Usually when the fuel light comes on there is still 1 to 1.5 gallons left in the tank. The light is like an "electronic reserve".
The odometer is the best way to know when you are nearing time to need to fill up.
To the OP, click on this LINK and there are instructions (down toward the bottom) on how to measure if you will have any clearance issues.
http://www.facebook.com/notes/dk-cus...93318580687214
Bottom line is that unless you run your tank til it is dry without a tank lift, then installing a tank lift will not reduce your useable miles per tank.
HD gauges are all over the map, some will read differently with a tank lift, some won't. Very few of the gauges are accurate with or without a tank lift.
Usually when the fuel light comes on there is still 1 to 1.5 gallons left in the tank. The light is like an "electronic reserve".
The odometer is the best way to know when you are nearing time to need to fill up.
To the OP, click on this LINK and there are instructions (down toward the bottom) on how to measure if you will have any clearance issues.
#9
02-24-2013, 02:09 AM
Here's a really good link with lots of info-
http://www.facebook.com/notes/dk-cus...93318580687214
Bottom line is that unless you run your tank til it is dry without a tank lift, then installing a tank lift will not reduce your useable miles per tank.
HD gauges are all over the map, some will read differently with a tank lift, some won't. Very few of the gauges are accurate with or without a tank lift.
Usually when the fuel light comes on there is still 1 to 1.5 gallons left in the tank. The light is like an "electronic reserve".
The odometer is the best way to know when you are nearing time to need to fill up.
To the OP, click on this LINK and there are instructions (down toward the bottom) on how to measure if you will have any clearance issues.
http://www.facebook.com/notes/dk-cus...93318580687214
Bottom line is that unless you run your tank til it is dry without a tank lift, then installing a tank lift will not reduce your useable miles per tank.
HD gauges are all over the map, some will read differently with a tank lift, some won't. Very few of the gauges are accurate with or without a tank lift.
Usually when the fuel light comes on there is still 1 to 1.5 gallons left in the tank. The light is like an "electronic reserve".
The odometer is the best way to know when you are nearing time to need to fill up.
To the OP, click on this LINK and there are instructions (down toward the bottom) on how to measure if you will have any clearance issues.
Can't get better wisdom from anyone other than the sponsor that makes the part. Cool that the folks at DK took the time to professionally answer the question and post a link. Sweet!
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