Backroads Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 So I needed a new gas tank for the MJ. Its a long story but the tank ended up kissing the driveshaft! Found a guy right down the road from me who had the back half of an MJ sitting behind his shed. Told me I could have the tank, pump and 'skid' for $20. Figured it was the cheesy plastic skid as always, turns out it had a factory skid on it. Of all the scrounging Ive done and junkyard and CL, found everything hard to find like 44's and other little factory options, never seen a skid. Well lo and behold its the 23.5 gal tank in awesome shape AND the facotory longbox skid also in awesome shape. Woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyinajeep726 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Nice buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Awesome find!!!! I had a chance to get those two pcs but I was so inclined to find a fuel sending unit that when I went back to the junkyard the only way get the tank and skid was to literally have a raft to float under the truck because the water was up to my knees where the truck was located Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroads Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Best part was he pulled it for me and all I had to do was put my tailgate down and throw it in the back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 The long bed tank fuel skid can be tricky to mount if your truck never had one originally. Shoot me a PM if you have any questions when you're ready. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroads Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Kinda figured that was gona be an issue. Pulled my old tank out tonight and was looking at the frame and it doesnt appear to have threaded nuts where its supposed to bolt in to. If you don't mind sharing, it would be a good reference thread for any future searches if you posted here. If you would rather not I can take it to PMs. I'm probably going to just install the tank for now and get it back on the road, then mess with the skid when I have another shot of down time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee21490 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 So I needed a new gas tank for the MJ. Its a long story but the tank ended up kissing the driveshaft! Found a guy right down the road from me who had the back half of an MJ sitting behind his shed. Told me I could have the tank, pump and 'skid' for $20. Figured it was the cheesy plastic skid as always, turns out it had a factory skid on it. Of all the scrounging Ive done and junkyard and CL, found everything hard to find like 44's and other little factory options, never seen a skid. Well lo and behold its the 23.5 gal tank in awesome shape AND the facotory longbox skid also in awesome shape. Woohoo! I'm jealous. My gas tank is dented up pretty badly :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Kinda figured that was gona be an issue. Pulled my old tank out tonight and was looking at the frame and it doesnt appear to have threaded nuts where its supposed to bolt in to. If you don't mind sharing, it would be a good reference thread for any future searches if you posted here. If you would rather not I can take it to PMs. I'm probably going to just install the tank for now and get it back on the road, then mess with the skid when I have another shot of down time. If you want to wait to install the skid later that's fine, but do install the six required nutserts in the frame while the tank is down. It makes it much easier. You'll need eight nutserts (2 spares) and an installation tool. I got mine here: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/nutserts.php?clickkey=452176 You will need: 8 (includes 2 spares) - NUTSERTS, 5/16-24 UNC, 1/2" DIA, # ATS2-524, $1.76/ea 1 - NUTSERT INSTALLATION TOOL, 5/16-24 UNC, # AAT-916-524, $9.50 Hold the skid up in place and mark the six existing 1/2" frame mounting holes. The e-brake bracket mounting holes do not need nutserts; I just used 5/16" bolts and nuts. Ream the 1/2" frame holes out lightly with a 1/2" Unibit to clean them out, then install the nutserts. The tool comes with instructions for installation, it's pretty easy. When you get around to installing the skid, you'll have to pull the drive shaft for mounting clearance, and remove the plastic gravel shield on the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huck731 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 nice find. my 2.5 2wd has the 23.5 gal. tank in it for some crazy reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroads Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks for the heads up and the link! I already put the tank in before ya had time to respond. Ive replaced this thing 3 times now (none of which was even my fault haha!) so when its time for the skid Ill just drop it again. Getting it back on the road was my main priority right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJRemi Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 nice find. my 2.5 2wd has the 23.5 gal. tank in it for some crazy reason. I think that tank came on all LWB MJs but not positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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