Fed up with Smittybuilt

ajstar89 · Jul 14, 2015

RDFTS said:
@ajstar89
So do you think even if you put felt on the rivets so it wouldn't scratch the tank, that the metal bands would of broken anyways? I haven't installed mine yet but it seems like they would slip off the clamp pretty easy as there is no guard to keep it from not doing so. Guess it wouldn't hurt to racket strap it in too, just to be safe.

The air gauge on mine broke, dial is past 400 when closed. It still works, just no idea where pressure is at.

I personally don't think any mod will help it. Its made of cheap material and poor craftsmanship. Also the design concept is flawed. it relies on 3 points of fixation, nd if any of those fail it fails.

If anyone is good at AutoCAD like solid works or those hit me up I have a really good design i would like to try out. I just need it put into cad and then send it out for prototyping.

Jimbo · Jul 14, 2015

Check this one out...

Power Tank - Super Bracket COMP | 4WheelParts.com

Deleted member 12951 · Jul 14, 2015

ajstar89 said:
I personally don't think any mod will help it. Its made of cheap material and poor craftsmanship. Also the design concept is flawed. it relies on 3 points of fixation, nd if any of those fail it fails.

If anyone is good at AutoCAD like solid works or those hit me up I have a really good design i would like to try out. I just need it put into cad and then send it out for prototyping.

Perhaps a racket strap to hold it in place so it doesn't work the metal straps loose to break. Kinda sucks cause I was looking forward to using it but once I got it, was wondering how good those straps would be.

ajstar89 · Jul 14, 2015

Jimbo said:
Check this one out...

Power Tank - Super Bracket COMP | 4WheelParts.com

That one doesn't look too bad, it might have a shot!

Jimbo · Jul 14, 2015

ajstar89 said:
That one doesn't look too bad, it might have a shot!

@JayneCobb ran it... And by ran it, I mean put it thru its paces.

Raw Horsepower · Jul 14, 2015

Poly performance ( found this place from Trey) unit is $40 and I ran it through TRR and a couple Barstow to Vegas trips with problems.

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Their setup with tank, reg, hose and mount is only $200 hard to beat and stands up under bedcovers.

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ajstar89 · Jul 15, 2015

That looks pretty well designed. I think that's where I'll be going next.

IRONMAN · Jul 15, 2015

ajstar89 said:
Hey guys,
Just wanted to let everyone know my experience with the Smittybuilt power tank mount. I loved the tank but their mount is terrible.

I went off roading a few months ago and this happened. It was mounted securely to the bed cage. So well that the straps wore through the tank and then broke.

Luckily the trail was mellow and it didn't destroy everything bed. This was only the second time I have ever used this mount!

This poor craftsmanship has lead to the tank being destroyed beyond it being refillable. ( it has only been filled once) After countless calls to Smittybuilt and coming to the conclusion that they just don't care, I thought I would let all you know my experience with them so you can avoid wasting your money on this mount.

OK I spoke to my supplier and talk to them about your troubles.
Did you buy the tank through me?
Anyways I think I might be able to get you a new tank.
Send me your info to
[email protected]
and I will see if I can work some magic.
They have told me that they are going to change the mounts to fix this problem.
If who ever bought a mount from me brings it to Havoc I can swap out the rivets for you.
I am also going to see if I can get more info on the regulators as well.

Thanks
Roger
RSIWORKS

Deleted member 12951 · Jul 15, 2015

I got my mount from you but haven't installed it yet and still have the box. Anything can be done?

Bussy · Jul 15, 2015

Even the bracket from Poly Performance will work itself loose. The rubber bumpers do fall off. I've added big ass plastic ties for extra security. Had to do this with another member on same setup earlier this year.

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