xjzjwjmj09 Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 Hey guys new here and need a little help. Trying to drop the gas tank but I can't remove the sheild or strap bolts. I have hit them with pb blaster for 2 days and still no luck. I am a little reluctant to cut anything being that close to the tank. suggestions anyone?
BLHTAZ Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 I would first ask; why are you taking it down? How about some info on your truck. Year, long bed, short bed, etc.?
Geonovast Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 Is it a plastic or metal shield? The plastic shields are easy to remove- simply snap off the 4 little bolts holding it on and throw it away. The straps are a little different, since the nuts you need to remove are too far up the stud for any socket to reach, and it's too close to the strap to really get a box end wrench on. That basically leaves breaking loose a nut that's got 17+ years of rust on it with an open ended wrench. You could cut the studs down (sawzall, NOT fire!), get the nuts off with a socket, and then get some new hangers.
xjzjwjmj09 Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 sorry 87 long bed 4.0, removing the bed due to heavy rust damage. Might go flat bed route or replace/repair skins. Plastic shield, tank was leaking gas right at the fuel pump assembly, and the filler neck. I drained the tank and cleared the fuel rail. Just don't want to see it go up in flames.
mvusse Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 Cut the J-bolts. They will be too badly rusted to be reusable anyway.
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