One Man Install - S&B 60 Gallon Fuel Tank on a 2017 Ford Super Duty F350/F250
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- Опубликовано: 25 сен 2019
- Installing an extended range 60 gallon fuel tank at home. Reprogramming the ECM with FORScan to correct the miles to empty calculation. 10/2020 One year update: Awesome! 10/2021 Two year update: Still awesome!
2011-2016 Ford Super Duty 6.7L CCSB: amzn.to/2oi7ZOA
2017+ Ford Super Duty 6.7L CCSB: www.sbfilters.com/fuel-tanks/...
FORScan spreadsheet for 2017+ Ford Super Duties: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
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Well done! Thank you for your support and feedback.
Thanks for the excellent product!
You guys make awesome products, I think I missed the epiccowlick discount code ?
Ya I did too just waiting on the code to order
While you guys wait for the discount code....I’m gonna wait for their 08-10 tank..hopefully I get mine before you get yours haha!!
Did this install today by my self 6 hours including skid plates. 2020 F350. Thanks for the awesome video. I used the motorcycle straps and they worked great. 02/24/21
Great to hear! Hardest part was the fuel spout hoses. But even they weren't much of a problem.
Nice job! I added the Titan 55 to my 17 after your older video. This S&B 60 is sweet as well. This is an absolute must have for mod these trucks. Thx Epic!
A straightforward no BS video. I liked it a lot. Thank you
I have a 2017 Ford F-250 and I enjoy your videos very much.
Finally I have been waiting for you to do this install
Me too!
Well done brother You helped me a lot when I bought my 2013 F250 6 years ago. Installed the viair air tank with your video, learned the ins and its of the fuel filter changes and basic knowledge of my first diesel. Always enjoyed your how to instructional stuff, Very well put together and edited perfectly video. You inspired me to do a lot of my own maintenance and even recently started killing time trying to post videos and learn editing as a new weekend hobby on youtube. Thanks for posting!
Thanks, the video bug is a fun distraction. Soon you'll be making killer family videos for posterity!
EpicCowlick lol, maybe I will you never know. Again thanks for putting these videos out, you really have a knack for crisp clear instructions and it truly helped me out of a few binds and saved me lots of money. Very much appreciated! Cant wait for the next one.
Holy crap! 2 videos in 1 week! You're back!
LOL! Life has left little room for videos the last couple of years. Busy, busy. I have always always enjoyed BTBRV videos though. Never too busy for those.
@@EpicCowlick next time I'm in Salt Lake I'll buy you a beer. You actually inspired me in my early days of RUclips. Cheers
Having one of these tanks installed on my truck as we speak! Can't wait to pick it up in the morning, recalculate with forscan and enjoy the extended range. My last truck i installed a 68 gallon in bed push button transfer tank. It was nice holding the button for 2 minutes and my truck would go from E to full. Fillups once every 3-4 weeks. Had that luxury for 5 years. Now with this truck and the 34 gallon tank, it drives me nuts I have to stop once a week for a fillup, and when pulling the camper alot more frequent. Last year pulling out to Mass. we had a issue with lack of fuel range. We passed the last major pulloff fuel station without stopping, like an idiot. I had such a issue finding a gas station that i would be able to get myself into and out of. I was down to 15 miles to E before i finally found a station. To say the girlfriend was freaking out was an understatement HAHA.
Lol! We've all been there. Praying for a fuel station when you're running on fumes. This tank really solves that problem. It's expensive but pays for itself pretty fast.
Been there myself. One of the worst feelings ever. Especially up north in negative temps.
Thank you for this video. I felt much more comfortable raising and lowering my tank after seeing you use the strap. I lowered my tank with about 12 gal and it worked great.
Great to hear!
This was the single best upgrade I did to my Super Duty for towing. Thanks for the video it helped with installing it by myself.
Glad it helped
Nice! I am going to do this to my ‘15. You showed the ease of doing this task. Thanks a lot!
Well finally pulled the trigger and installed it today. My tank varied from yours a little the breather hoses are longer and actually get zip tied to the filler hose. Did it by myself and was harder than I thought. I had the factory skid plate to deal with. You made it look so easy! Thanks again
Congratulations on your new tank. Interesting evolution on the breather hoses. I've helped a couple of buddies install theirs and two of us can do it in about 90 mins. Much easier with another pair of hands but still manageable on your own.
This guy is cool as hell !!
Great video! Best I’ve seen so far about changing my tank.
Awesome, thank you!
Great video. Great narration and how to. Ive been looking at the metal Transfer Flow tanks but $1,700 dollars is really expensive.
Good job.
Love watching your videos.excellent job.👍
Glad I found this video. Have been debating ordering it. Definitely going to now.
Great video. To the point, use of everyday tools, clear and concise message. Great job, and thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
So cool thanks for your time and sharing that with us I just learned about larger tanks to be had on trucks like this very interesting thank you so much for your time priceless
That looked WAY easier than the tank I swapped in my 2016 F350 that I watched your video to do. I don’t have this year of truck but I enjoyed watching you do it. Next will be Fox shocks.
It really is as easy/hard as it looks. That's pretty subjective I guess. Worst part for me was squeezing the fuel and vent hoses back on the fuel filler neck assy. And even that was no biggie after spraying a little grease on the neck. 2-3 hour job if you're not filming... ;)
Going through my wish list for my truck and l came across ur video again. Its been a long time since l seen any new videos from u hope u are ok with all this covid going around. Thanks l really enjoy ur videos
Thanks Jerry. Doing fine. Hope you are well.
Wow that looks like a great quality item. I put a titan under my 2011 F250 with your help. When I upgraded to the 2017 f350 I got the long bed for the larger tank. Thanks for the video.
Aww crap they make a 70 gallon for the long bed!!!! Well I think no matter how much I tell myself I dont need it, there will be a delivery coming my way before too long.
@@mikespecht Lol. You long bed guys have all the fun!
Excellent video, you made it look fairly easy to switch out the tank! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks. It really is pretty easy.
Thanks for the video.
Did mine today on my 2019 F350 with the B&W GooseBall. What a job. I had a little to much fuel in it. Should of driven some more before starting. It took me way longer to accomplish and I feel I’m pretty competent. The filler hose took awhile to disconnect and also the fuel line with the yellow connector. That thing was almost impossible to separate. Took a little finessing on the front U bolts to slide over the right side 90* bend to the inside. I should of studied the directions a little more on the rectangular spacers on where they went. I didn’t feel like it was up far enough for the skid plate to fit at first so I lowered it back down thinking the vent tube was wedged up in there somehow. Realized it couldn’t go up anymore I rerouted the vent hose along the top of the crossmember. Seems to be fine like that. I used the strap method like you along with an adjustable motorcycle stand which was the perfect height. Can’t wait to fill it up at $5.00 a gallon. LGB 🤣
Well done! Next time it will only take you two hours. The first time doesn't count against you!
Nice work. I went with transfer flow for my 2017 F350 CC LB. Its a 50 gallon auxiliary tank in the bed with the storage area on top of the tank. The part that helped me was how to change my fuel capacity from 48 Gal to 98 Gal. Now miles to empty is doubled. Thanks!
Nice job handling the gallons to liters to hexadecimal conversion. Not many people tackle that.
Excellent tips for doing the install alone! Glad to see the extra range you can get especially with fuel prices going back up!
Have you seen that Banks released their cold air intake for the 2017 and up Super Duties, another awesome addition for your rig.
First it's the intake, then the exhaust, then a programmer, then a fuel pump, and on and on... lol
That is the cleanest undercarriage I think I've ever seen! Great install!
Thanks 👍 4 1/2 years old now.
Outstanding install!
thanks for the video. i watched it twice before my install. this really helped out alot! Thanks
Glad it helped! You'll love that tank.
Super video good install video with the forscan codes to complete the project makes it look super easy. Now to get my CFO to administer funds for the project. Thanks for a job well done.
It is pricey but one of those things you wonder how you got along without for so long. It's pretty easy to install. Half day job for one guy who's in no hurry.
I’ve wanted to do the same project on my Duramax. The 26 gal. tank is just not enough, but I do have weight concerns as I tow a 5th wheel. Excellent project
Thanks for the video. I have the same truck and will doing this as well!
enjoyed the fox shocks video subbed after this video. I enjoy all the numbers talk good content.
Glad you like them!
That’s pretty freaking cool man I’m definitely gonna have to look into that for my F350 2018 platinum truck. And a very good video
Thanks 👍
Great video...thanks for doing the video! Installing my tank tomorrow!
You're going to love it. One thing to consider is to not remove the fuel filler neck assembly from the truck first. Just leave it bolted in and loosen the hose clamps to remove the hoses. I've done this three times now and prefer having the fuel filler neck assy rigid and not flopping around.
Thanks for awesome video. It was very helpful to watch what you did. I installed the 60 gallon S&B in my 2017 F350 yesterday. Now looking for someone that wants to buy my 36 gallon tank. I’m in the SLC area.
Congrats on the new tank. It's absolutely awesome. I hung on to the OEM tank on my 2011 and never found a home for it. It just took up floor space in the garage for a few years until I took it to the dump. The OEM tank on this truck went to a new home one week later. You never know.
Thanks! Can’t wait to do this to my truck! You made this look easy.
Good luck!
I always seem to come to an upgrade to my truck, that you fortunately have already done, filmed, and I can hopefully follow along with- I don't know why I didn't look at your feed earlier....
Getting ready to do this on mine. Hope it goes as smoothly as yours.
Thanks for this. Installing mine this weekend.
Good luck! It's really not difficult.
Awesome dude! I didn’t even know S&B made tanks. I had a titan on my last truck. I now have a 2017 long bed dually and just might get one of these in October
I was happy to hear they started making tanks also. The Titans are fine but why not get 10 more gallons if you can. I definitely did my research before getting it but S&B is a solid company.
Just an FYI 17+ long beds come with with a 50 gal tank from the factory
Brian T. Sheppard it’s 48
@@dantheman6931 That sounds right. I knew the long bed trucks got larger tanks but didn't think they were 50 gallons. Regardless, going to 70 gallons is just, well, awesome.
Great video. Subscribed !!!
Wish the fuel lines were that easy on my Longbed, I can't see, let alone reach the connectors. Makes changing the fuel filter interesting. lol
Great video now I want one for my 2021 250 tremor powerstroke!
They're the best.
Great Video , Thanks For Sharing !
Happy to do it!
Hahahha... thanks for making a potentially long and slow subject fun to watch :)
Lol. You almost said boring... ;)
Great video! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
I’m happy my 19 f350 came with a 52 gallon tank
great video
One of these will nearly triple my range. Lucky if I get 250 MTE with the 27 gallon tank, should get near 600 with a 60. I get 10.5 towing my 5th wheel @ 70MPH. Install is a bit more difficult on the 2012 due to the fuel fittings being on top of the tank, but looks doable without a lift. Thanks for posting this.
Amen to that. Towing into the wind with 27 usable gallons is the worst. So stressful. The best thing about the big tank is the ability to get fuel pretty much when you're darn good and ready, not when you have to.
Looks pretty straightforward. At that rate i would have to fill my F250 once a month lol
Sounds like your truck is on vacation! lol.
@@EpicCowlick i don't drive it as much as i would like to.
NICE VIDEO!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it
awesome job.
After 5 trips Northern Michigan to Alaska, this summer was first with my new 17 6.7 with truck camper....many times and n the 4200 miles each way I so wanted a much larger fuel capacity....this is as always an awesome video...
Great trip! You are one who would really appreciate the extra capacity!
My question applies to many of your videos, how do you clean the bottom of your truck before working on it? You don't even have to wear safety glasses to keep dirt out, amazing. The video and commentary are excellent as always.
I can't take credit, the car wash I drive through has undercarriage sprayers. I did notice that I need to spray on another coat of Fluid Film. There's a couple of rust spots showing.
We order the Titan tank and unfortunately found out it will not work in line with my aftermarket traction bars that run just below the frame to the rear axle. Dose the SnB protrude under the frame at all or flow straight inline with the frame. Great video by the way. Hoping the SnB will work plus an extra 5gals over the Titan.
you must be doing superbeets.. lots of work. hahaha. great job.
Super beets! Lol. More like Ensure
Good job
Sweet, now I need to do this for my 3500 ram.
You will love it.
@EpicCowlick I've had 3 different Ford dealers try to change the codes to accommodate my 60-gallon tank with no success. So if I purchase the OBDLink MX+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner and download the ForScan version for Windows, I should be able the make the same changes you made? It seems pretty simple.. :) Thanks for the videos.. Great job!
FORScan works great. Be careful and make sure you back up your modules first, just in case. There's several videos out there how to use it to reprogram the miles to empty variable.
Outstanding video and great coverage of the entire process.
I had three questions and you answers all of them.
I did not hear you post up the epiccowlick discount code for the s&b tank???
My bet the EC discount is good for $5 off?
Harbor Freight Jack putting in some work
Harbor Freight BABY!
Epic Cowlick, we picked up a 2017 F350 Platinum in Feb and this video was the first thing I watched. Love the jumbo tank! Haven’t pulled the trigger on one yet but I have watched many more of your videos. Always a great job. What level do you have on your truck 2” or 2.5”?
It's a ReadyLift 2.5 with all the required parts. Make sure you add the caster angle back into the alignment to prevent death wobble.
Safety first, always use chalk blocks when the vehicle is off the ground, hard rubber will grab the ground better.
Great video!
I have a 2019 6.7 250 SB and I will be installing the OEM fifth wheel hitch prep kit which requires removal of the bed. In your opinion, would having the bed removed make this tank swap easier for a DIY'er? Can you also please provide a clear picture of the QR code so I can review the installation instructions in detail? Thanks!
If you're going to have the bed off, it would be super easy. Great opportunity if you can time those two installs at the same time. Still, installing with bed on is no big deal either. Go to S&B's website for updated instructions. They have everything.
Has you had any issues with fuel leaking from the vent valves after filling the tank to the top?
I have one right now that leaks from the vents when it is filled all the way up and I'm looking for a solution.
Dear Santa...
One question- My Firestone air bag compressor is inside the driver side frame rail at about the second bench. Is this going to need to be relocated to fit this larger fuel tank?
Great vid(S)!!
I know your pain. Had to move the air horns about a week after I put them there. The tank takes up all space between the frame and the driveshaft and transfer case to the DEF tank.
Nice video.. haven’t even bought a tank yet.. prob will before we try to drive our 5th wheel to Alaska... but I’ll keep this video in the saved pile and watch it again. What’s the next project?
Sounds like a sweet trip and yes, every gallon is precious on that route. There's a couple of other things I'd like to do. One is in-bumper rear led backup lights.
Thank for the Video, did you need to re-pressurize the system? and on DEF, will the reconfiguration address the refill notification of the DEF?
For the fuel system, it's the same as changing filters. Just cycle the start a few times without actually starting the engine. This tank does not affect the DEF tank at all.
How’s it working after two years? Any issues? I’m ordering one and have a 2017. Did you have to change out the fuel Level Sender Resistor Card Assembly? S&B recommends it for 2017s built prior to 3/20/2017.
Late reply but my truck did not need the fuel sender chip upgrade. August 2016 build. Still works great!
What about the fuel guage, will it read empty while you still have fuel in there?
Jamie from Australia 👍
loved the little jokes "holding penalty"
I just put my tank in today on my 2020 F350. Thanks for the video. It helped me out with mine. I did it myself and using the straps like you did made the job easy for one person. Took me about six hours laying on the ground in the yard. Had a little trouble with the fuel filter screw and one of the fuel line clips too. Why can't they just use the same clip on all of them? Mine had three different kinds of clips! 😆
Seems as though I'm only able to get 55 gallons in the tank when I went to fill it up.
What's your experience with filling it?
Great job on the installation, it's really not that big of a deal. Interesting about that filter screw. I helped a buddy and we ran into the same thing. Ended up just putting a longer screw in. As to the volume, I definitely get a full 60 gallons in there. I recently ran it down to empty and was able to put in 57 gallons. Too close for comfort. You'll love the capacity on the long haul trips.
Love your videos, man. Been watching for years. Do you think this install is much different for a 2011 F350?
They have a tank for the 2011-2016 and the installs are just a little different. Pretty dang easy though.
@@EpicCowlick just looked at their website. All they offer for 11-16 models is a 60 gallon for short beds. Bummer! I have a long bed.
@@secretsquirrel8010 Oh man, bummer! Send them an email and ask when it will be available. I've heard they are making them as fast as they can.
That was great thank you.
Please give an update on the performance and if any issues arise.
Thanks again.
So far so good. The tank is at least as well built as OEM and I can't foresee any type of failure as it has no moving parts. It's only job is to hold a lot of fuel and it does it well. We just got back from a 2,200 mile trip and it's impossible to overstate how important it is to have extra capacity on a run like that.
Thanks
Your videos are awesome and the thought of driving further distance without having to fuel up is also awesome.
One last question please
What was the rating on the jack stand you were using.
@@skynet2115 12 ton
Thanks
Keep up the work
Well Done
Great video as always! Just bought a 2019 F350 king ranch and the bed is too tall for my fifth wheel I am thinking of changing out the blocks between the axel and u bolts to smaller ones. Have you had any issues with this truck sitting too high?
These trucks are definitely taller than the previous model, and those seemed tall. My fifth wheel fits great but the axles are flipped on it giving the trailer about 4 inches of extra height. I'm still using a B&W companion using the Ford fifth wheel prep sockets in the bed.
Thank you for the response. My trailer has torsion suspension so no flipping the axels. I would like to tackle the gas tank thanks for the detailed video. You always do a great job!
@@darren6790 When you're considering all options, even though torsion axles can't be flipped, the trailer can be blocked and raised. I have a friend who did that instead of messing with the truck.
We're you able to fit both on board compressor and s&b tank underneath or different trucks?
They are both on the 2017. No problemo.
Hi, I like you videos, in fact I have the same truck and I just purchased the same fuel tank, I have no installed yet, but when I come to to one my friend he pointed on something that is going to happen, but you are the best to confirm my suspect, when you fill up the fuel at maximum capacity the truck looks more lowered or not equal height at side? Done by the weight of the fuel?
I haven't noticed the truck sagging on the tank side due to weight of the fuel. The tank does hang down one inch lower than factory so it doews look different driver side to passenger side if you view it that way.
That’s is not too bad, thanks for let me know., maybe whit a air bag level can correct the height
Now that you have had it for a while, would you do it again? Any additional comments? Thanks, Steve
Holy moly. One of the best mods on the truck. It is pricey but sooooo helpful on any towing trip.
Just recently upgraded to a 68 gallon fuel tank on my 2021 F450 at the Ford dealer. Before I got home after the install I heard a whining noise and a fuel pressure low alert message pop up. Obviously it turned out to be a bad fuel pump….had a new one installed…mind you only have 9k miles on truck. 2 days later hauling a 5th wheel across country got same noise and loss of power. So looks like another faulty fuel pump….waiting at a Ford dealer out of state for the verdict. What’s going on with these fuel pumps? Poor install…possible contaminants in the new tank?
That's tough. I haven't had any issues.
Any problems with the torx screw going back in on the water separator? Apparently, my separator isn't seated fully and I'm having a hell of a time getting it to come down since the tank is already mounted.
I helped a friend who's water separator screw did the same thing. Couldn't get the darn thing back in. We just used a longer screw out of the bolt bucket. Worked great.
@@EpicCowlick Sounds like a quick trip to Lowe's may be a good plan. Thank you sir. Also, huge thanks for the video. You totally made the install easy and worth the purchase of the tank.
I got one installed along with a FASS system. My truck would stall out anytime I got at or around 1/4. No power going to FASS. It does start up after about 40 min. Any ideas? (2019 6.7 F250)
Weird. I don't have experience with the extra filtration. Air leak? Just a guess.
Not sure I would put a jack on the rear differential but everything else looked good.
Thanks. The rubber pad is still on the jack so I can still get away with the old jack-up-the-rear-end-under-the-differential method.
Lifting both rear wheels simultaneously off the ground is acomplished with utilizing the pumpkin for a lift point. He did it right.
James Miller I've always been taught that the differential casting is not designed to support the weight of the truck. Your truck, your way.
Great video. I heard you saw the tank only hangs down 3/4 of an inch lower than the OEM tank. is that accurate because S&B's website states its 1.75 inches lower than the OEM tank. thanks and love your videos.
This tank comes with 1 inch spacers for the brackets so that's pretty certain. When I measured 3/4 inches it was before it had it's first full tank. The weight of the full tank helps it sit down into the brackets and yields the full one inch drop.
Great video and narration the whole time. How long would you say it took you to make the swap?
We were in the garage for 90 mins max and that included recording video. If you know the hammer removal trick and measure the tie rod distance before removing, this is a time and money saver.
Wait, wait. The 90 mins was for another video, not this tank install. Can't do this that fast! The tank install is 3/4 day if you're filming, 2 hours if you have a buddy helping.
what axle do you have and do you think the 3.31 will be great for towing a 10k airstream?
The 6.7L will pull that Airstream without any trouble at all. I have a 3.55 and I pull 19K all the time.
The install website no-longer exists. What's up with that?
Okay so I installed a 60 gallon on my 250 and now the pressure relief valve is letting small amounts of diesel to drip out and down onto the ground. Anyone else have this issue and how did you fix it.
Sorry you're not getting any replies to your question. Is this still a problem? I've heard S&B is really helpful if you call them.
Maybe the valve is defective? I will start whit replacement of the valve relief or switch from the original fuel tank, is my opinion
Oh snap
How much capacity are you seeing? I just had this installed and can only fill up to 48g (53g total w 5g put in new tank).
Also, my new fuel sending unit stops reading after 38g. Are you experiencing the the same?
I get full use out of the tank. I can go beyond 55 gallons if I really push but rarely do.
So is this something I can do to my 2017 F250 if I’m still running DEF or can you only do this if you have done the Def elimination?
This has zero to do with delete, and Will not void any warranty associated with DEF either. You do not touch it.
Chris Brewton thanks. Wasn’t sure if the bigger tank needed the space of the def tank.
@@bcs022578 Yeah, both the factory and the S&B tank run right up next to the 7 gallon DEF tank. No interference either way.
Where did you end up relocating the Klein air horns?
Sharp eyes you have. They fit nicely above the spare tire facing forward. That was the third time I moved them and they're not going to move again... ;)
You made me laugh lol 😂
Can you definitively say this new tank only hangs down an additional 3/4" more than stock?
I wish I had taken the measurement on video and removed all doubt. It's easy to think through though. S&B provides a 1 inch spacer and reuses the factory straps. Therefore, the actual position of the strap cannot be more than 1 inch lower than factory. The quarter inch difference is probably due to the new tank still having a concave shape on the bottom. Over time it rounds out with the weight of the fuel and ends up the same shape as OEM.
Have you ever tested the accuracy of the “miles to empty” reading with the new tank? How accurate? Also, how far do you draw the new tank down now? Have you done the “zero miles to empty” and measured the remaining fuel in tank?
Funny you ask. I just got back from a long pull through several states. MTE was in the red at 23 and when I filled up I put in 54 gallons. Considering I was getting 9 mpg that was close enough. I had Ford do the fuel level sending unit recall in 2018. It is more accurate.
@@EpicCowlick Perfect!!! So very similar to the factory tank, ~5 gal "reserve". Will be buying a 2020 soon and the tank upgrade is now officially on the list.
Great video and details .. thank you for your great documentation skills!
@@mike_adams Probably closer to 3 gallon reserve so you don't want to go to zero. It's an expensive item but one long towing trip and it's paid for. We crossed some pretty remote country with fuel stops few and far between. The OEM 34 gallon tank had a range of about 250 miles which comes up pretty often.
What made you choose S&B over transfer flow? Also will you be doing a intake and filter back exhaust at anytime on this truck?
I haven't tried a transfer flow. Aren't they in-bed tanks? I wouldn't want to give up any bed space. I liked the tank drain port heaven forbid I ever get DEF in the tank. 60 gallons and only drops 1 inch from the factory tank. It is better, cheaper and larger than the Titan at the time.
EpicCowlick I know transfer flow makes replacement tanks from what I seen online, KYD put one in their f250. Cause of your video I’m waiting for the s&b to make one for the Chevy 3500 lol. Any new videos coming out, I like your videos.
@@steventurner83 Pretty sure the Transfer Flow tanks are made of coated steel or aluminum whereas OEM and S&B and Titan are made from crosslinked polyethylene. They last forever. You won't be disappointed.
Maybe a silly question but can you put these on a gas super duty?
Check with S&B for compatibility. I don't see why it wouldn't work.
Why did you switch from the titan to the s&b?
It's larger and better made in my opinion. Extra features like the siphon and drain holes and the factory-like skid plate for the front.