I installed one of the first ones pre-release at the end of August. Did a trip to the west coast within a few days and love it. The fuel guage sending unit is the stock factory unit and reads full until the fuel is down to the level it would be in the stock tank, then it is pretty accurate. I love the tank, saved me a lot of money on my trip being able to put a lot more fuel in at lower price using Gas Buddy app. I talked to Camen the other day and he said they are about to release a unit with a different float arm and the guage should be accurate then. Sump is the same as the factory tank.Told me I should receive mine in a few days. They have been very good to work with.
I have a two post lift so I was able to change it out all by myself in about 2 1/2 hrs.

 

Great info thank you. I’ve always liked their products especially the duramax CAI and their particle separators

 

Curious if anyone else has installed this. How much further does it hang down under the truck. Looks like a little more than the titan, but you get 6 more gallons.

 

My tank has arrived and will be installed next Friday. I will take pics of the install when it's done.

 

Tank was installed last Friday. After transferring some of the fuel in the stock tank, the initial fill up took 58.7 gallons. Had to move the 165gph AirDog II outside the frame rail. Tank hangs down but not as low as a Titan tank. Mechanic said it was an easy 2 hr install including the move of the lift pump.
Sorry for the crappy picture...

 

Tank hangs down but not as low as a Titan tank.

This is exactly the information I was looking for. (thank you) Is it much difference?

Anything else one should consider when looking at this tank compared to a Titan besides clearance and capacity? Thanks in advance.

 

Not much difference...

 

I was referencing what my mechanic said regarding the drop. He has a Titan and liked the S&B better. The S&B doesn't sit as low because it is significantly longer than the Titan. Here's a better image of the tank. We did not use the sump since the fuel line would have been exposed to road hazards...

 

I was referencing what my mechanic said regarding the drop. He has a Titan and liked the S&B better. The S&B doesn't sit as low because it is significantly longer than the Titan. Here's a better image of the tank. We did not use the sump since the fuel line would have been exposed to road hazards...

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Dude, that paint job is awesome! Makes me want to hang out on the beach and have a beer with an umbrella in it! 🤣

 

Thanks @BoiseRob

How's filling it? I've read plenty of Titan reviews that they have to slow fill it or it causes a mess. Did S&B address this with larger vents?

 

The S&B fills like stock but I have not tried the hi-flow big rig pumps yet...

 

I have never had a problem filling mine. I have run it for over 10,000 miles now and couldn't be happier.

 

I pulled the trigger on the S&B. I expect this to be a worthwhile investment.

 

So far so good on mine. Only had to fill it once it lasts me about 4 months haha

 

Update... We drove to Spearfish SD and back last week for vacation. Tank worked flawlessly and I was able to drive 8-9 hours non-stop without having to fill up. Fuel light came on when empty and the tank fill-up was over 56 gallons. The only issue is Miles to Empty now says :M6 instead of a constant 299 miles...

 

SD is a hidden gem, especially that side of the state.
8-9 hours straight?! i'll be lucky to get 3-4 with as much water the wife drinks.

update on tank: as of June 14th I'm waiting for Mfg to ship the tank. I was advised to allow 15-30 business days. 😳

 

I would have liked to have been able to compare the S&B to the Titan but S&B doesn't make a tank for my 2021 Chevy 1 ton LB dually. So am going with a Titan 60 gallon replacement tank which will be installed tomorrow. Only took shop a couple of days to get, but was disappointed that there was a slight price increase from the time I first called on it to when I told them to order it last week. Have my fingers crossed 🤞 hoping all goes well, with no hiccups.

 

The install on my 2007.5 CCSB went good. Registers true level, unlike my first steel tank, that never did. Took 5 1/2 weeks to get the tank. Didn’t actually get shipped until the day after I inquired about when it was going to be shipped. This was after a little over a month of being ordered on May 29th. Don’t know whether the order got lost or what was going on. Anyway, I think this will be a much better tank than the first aftermarket tank, which was a TransferFlo 42 gallon tank. At the time it was installed, there weren’t many aftermarket tanks for my truck. The only two tanks available were from Titan and TransferFlo. The Titan tanks had a lot of problems with cracking and defects. The winter salt on the roads here, rusted the TransferFlo tank out, after 11 years on the truck. Filled up yesterday after install and it took 58.2 gallons to fill it. Talk about taking a hit on your wallet. Lol


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The install on my 2007.5 CCSB went good. Registers true level, unlike my first steel tank, that never did. Took 5 1/2 weeks to get the tank. Didn’t actually get shipped until the day after I inquired about when it was going to be shipped. This was after a little over a month of being ordered on May 29th. Don’t know whether the order got lost or what was going on. Anyway, I think this will be a much better tank than the first aftermarket tank, which was a TransferFlo 42 gallon tank. At the time it was installed, there weren’t many aftermarket tanks for my truck. The only two tanks available were from Titan and TransferFlo. The Titan tanks had a lot of problems with cracking and defects. The winter salt on the roads here, rusted the TransferFlo tank out, after 11 years on the truck. Filled up yesterday after install and it took 58.2 gallons to fill it. Talk about taking a hit on your wallet. Lol


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Did you reuse your stock pick up? Did you need to go out and purchase anything else to do the install or does the tank kit have everything needed? Dean

 

I was considering purchasing this tank but after reading the installation instructions and seeing how low it hangs -- combined with the fact that the instructions specifically state that the skid plate will not be reused following installation -- I'm very hesitant. Does anyone have any ideas/solutions for protecting the tank given how exposed it is?

 

Not sure what truck this was installed on but the pic from the S&B site looks nothing like this. The area that looks like the 5 inches lower is more towards the back of the tank where the frame curves up for the rear diff. Dean

 

No need to reuse anything. The S&B is a complete, drop-in, tank...

 

Great, that is what I was looking for. As for how low it sits there is a big difference between what you have shown, what is on the S and B website, and what @jdwarren posted on how low the tank sits. Not sure this is the same tank installation. Mine is a Z71 package and honestly don't remember if I have any tank skid plates under the the tank or not. If there is I wonder if there would be any issues reinstalling them. Dean

 

Yall, i based my decision off of @BoiseRob photo b/c depth was the biggest concern of mine. But, hard to argue against Rob's photo, especially since the 01-10 CCSB tank is exactly the same (at least the item # is).
CORRECTION: There are two tanks for the 01-10 years. One for the LB7 and one for the LLY-LMMs

Additionally, look at the body of the door on the black pickup in @jdwarren photo, the bottom corner is rounded. Are we sure thats a dmax pickup? Regardless, that tank is way too short to be the 62 gal Dmax tank. It stops well short of making it north enough to be that tank.

Here's my LMM (not rounded)

 

My 2017 has rounded lower corners on the rear doors.

 

When I first was reading about these tanks they advertised them as having an optional auxiliary pump that connects to the sump connection so you could use this fuel tank as a refueler for farms or whatnot.

Anyone else seen anything on this? I havent seen this discussed in a while.

Also, has anyone used the sump? I'm considering it but, regardless, will look to put some sort of shield over that plug. Based on the pictures it looks like its just asking for trouble.

 

Looks like the back log is getting better. I ordered my tank the end of last month and contacted S and B today and was told my tank will be shipping next week. Looking forward to getting it installed. Dean

 

Wouldnt get your hopes up. I've called for the past 2 weeks (1 2) and have been told "should ship next week" each time.
I ordered in June

 

6:27pm tonight I received my shipping notice from Dmaxstore. Per Fedex, it should arrive late next week.

 

Fingers crossed. Hoping for the best. D

 

My mechanic prefers the draw straw because the provided sump location is the tank low point and may allow dirt into the fuel line…

 

Do you know what kit he used or if he made one? Thanks

 

S&B Tank (10-1006) and B&W turnover

Not sure if its specific to my truck or if this is the case with others but when I test fit my tank (installed the tank with rear strap and front bar only) I found that the tank makes contact with the big U bolt that goes around my frame to hold the brackets for my B&W turnover ball.
Its not a large point of contact but I'm a bit concerned that when filled with fuel they may be additional expansion where this contact point grows to touch more of that bolt.

Thoughts?

Here's pics showing the contact. My bed is removed thus allowing for the top-side angle.

 

S&B Tank (10-1006) and B&W turnover

Not sure if its specific to my truck or if this is the case with others but when I test fit my tank (installed the tank with rear strap and front bar only) I found that the tank makes contact with the big U bolt that goes around my frame to hold the brackets for my B&W turnover ball.
Its not a large point of contact but I'm a bit concerned that when filled with fuel they may be additional expansion where this contact point grows to touch more of that bolt.

Thoughts?

Here's pics showing the contact. My bed is removed thus allowing for the top-side angle.

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My turn over ball bracketry is all welded into place. I doubt I will have any clearance issues but I will post pics if I do. Dean

 

I did the tank install over the weekend. The install video states that you can do this job without using a lift but I don't recommend it. Even getting the tallest stands I have to raise the truck I still had to roll the tank on it's side and angle it a bit just to get it under the truck. This tank is huge. I'll take my hat off to S&B, they did their work on making sure this fits. I had some concerns with the retractable gooseneck ball mounted in the bed but there was about a half inch to spare. The main feed connection on the sending unit I got measured .506 (stock is .499 like @knotReally states) and I called S&B and they overnighted me a replacement and I was glad they did because the one on the sending unit was too tight, I was not going to force it. Waited till that replacement one showed up and it measured .499 so I used it and fit perfectly. One thing, make sure and tighten each of the fitting on top of the sending unit! Each of mine were not tight, not something you want to find out when topping off the tank or loosing the prime for your lift pump. Also when installing the sending unit I waited to install the float arm till the sending unit was partially in the tank. The fuel level sensor assy is pretty flimsy and I did not want to put any extra strain on it when installing. Fairly straight forward but installing the filler neck hose and clamp sucked. Not a big deal if you want to lift the bed but without doing that it is all by feel on top of the truck frame and very not much room to get into there with a 1/4 ratchet and 5/16th socket to tighten up the clamp. Everything works great. Looking forward to using it on my Colorado trip next week. Dean

 

Just got back from my trip to CO. If you are on the fence about putting this fuel tank on your Duramax all I can say is do it! I can't believe I waited as long as I did. Pulling my enclosed trailer at 75 mph I was stopping for diesel every 200 to 225 miles and paying crazy prices at the truck stops. Went from eastern NE to the central part of CO and still had over a 1/4 tank to spare. Fuel on the interstate was as high as $3.76 a gallon. I am able to wait and fill up in Omaha for $2.99 and in Fort Collins at $3.22. Not worrying about were to get my next tank of diesel is a big relief especially taking some back roads to more remote areas. I really like the baffles they put on this tank along with the small sump area for the sending unit. No 1/4 tank issues although this was not a problem on my old 26 gallon tank either. The sending unit seems pretty accurate. Mine old sender would show empty with the DIC showing only 19 gallons used. There is a place to put the lift pump return fuel at the bottom of the sending unit sump but I left mine as is. The FASS install has the return fuel going into the filler neck hose which dumps into the top of the tank right above the sending unit. The only thing I might add is an optional heater for the FASS pump. With so much fuel on hand it will take more to warm the fuel up in the really cold days of winter. Very happy with how things worked out. Dean

 

I installed the 62 gallon S&B last week. I opted to pull my bed to make things easier for designing and installing duel Kennedy lift pumps. I have a two post lift but with a six inch lift on the rig, motorcycle jack and a Hyster fork lift the installation was smooth.
Like mentioned, S&B hit a home run with this design. The clearances are perfect and even throughout. The fit and finish outstanding. Their customer service is equally impressive. My order was only delayed for around ten days but I was waiting on other fuel related parts anyway.

Out with the anemic OEM tank and in with the larger S&B.

The six inch lift allowed plenty of room to slide in the new tank without jacking up the rig. I did however have to slide the tank in first, then sneak in the jack.

Installed without drama. The inboard mystery bracket found on 04 and newer made for a good platform for mounting those duel Kennedy pumps.

The fuel cooler had plenty of even clearances and the scoop design promotes airflow.

A closer look at the fuel cooler opening.

The duel lift pump mounted to a custom bracket also promoted airflow to the billet pump housings.

The .120" 5053 aluminum provides as a heat shield and debris protection.

The mystery bracket got four 5/16-18 capture nuts welded in to facilitate ease of installation.

Pumps installed along with the shield.

Looking from the rear forward. The provided stud on the mystery bracket was also utilized for securing the fuel supply hose. The 4" exhaust muffler doesn't get as hot as one might think, prolly due to the free flowing exhaust from the turbo back.

The remaining instal was focused on the new Kennedy pumps wiring harness. A oil pressure switch was also added (oil filter housing) to complete a 12vdc circuit with the engine running. Also included with the harness is an override push button relay that allows power to the pumps without the engine running for priming filter changes. I have ran two filters since the rig was new. A Kennedy fuel restriction gauge was used prior to adding the lift pumps with a baseline reading of 5.5" of vacuum. With the dual lift pumps I now have a solid 6 psi to the CP3.

Anyone on the fence on adding an S&B 62 gallon fuel tank to a 01-10 CCSB, rest assured it fits like a glove.

 

firestopper36646... Nice write-up & pics!

 

Thanks BoiseRob, I wanted to add my first hand experience with the fit and finish of the S&B.
I also ordered mine direct from S&B and they reached out a few days later with a phone call to see how the install went.
This to me was impressive as many other venders sell and don't care to follow up.