Gas Tank Size

[djag12]

Can someone confirm the size replacement tank I need to get I have a

88

4.0

shortbed

 

also what replacement tanks have you guys been buying. I have a leak but it has the shield on it so I don't know how bad it is. Just figured I better get it replaced instead of patching it. Oh and are they hard to replace?

[89eliminator]

they are claimed 18 gallons, but who knows how accurate that is. i got my replacement tank from rockauto.com, i think it was $125 with shipping. pretty easy to replace, soak the straps with pb blaster or something if they are rusted.

[Pete M]

yup, and all shortbeds had the 18 gal tank. longbeds had either the 16 or the 23. and no, the 23 won't fit under your truck without a bunch of fab work. :D

[Wildman]

That plastic shield you see is really bad for the gas tanks, road grit, sand, dirt, and water sit inside the shield and just eat the tanks away, Do not put it back on if you get a new tank, you don't really need it.

 

I like this place (and it's in PA too :D )

 

http://raybuck.com/

 

They also sell the straps if you need. Just use some rubber compound material between the straps and the tank, I use strips of ice and water shield :brows:

 

The bolts for the straps can be made up from some 3/8" carriage bolts if you need new ones.

[djag12]

Thanks for all the responses. The plastic shield won't be going back on the truck. My brother picked up new one local for me for $125.