Another gas tank skid ?

[warrior]

I found a steel gas tank skid plate in a junk yard for a long bed, but I need one for a short bed. Will it fit a short bed, or could I change the mounts to make it fit? and do long beds have a larger gas tank? Thanks, John

[JeepcoMJ]

Long beds have a longer tank. the skid probably will fit though, you'll just have to cut it down and rework the mounts

[Twisty]

Is the skid still on the truck, or did you pull it? If it doesnt work with your truck, could you tell me the phone # for the place so I could try to get that skid?

 

I have never seen a gas tank skid on an MJ so I can offer no help.

[warrior]

It's still on the truck, I would have pulled it, but the blind nuts on the bed mount were spining and I didn't have a hake saw with me. If I don't use it I'll send you a pm.

[87manche]

if he doesn't use it send me a PM next. Been looking for a tank skid.

[warrior]

Here's some pics of the skid plate. so far I cut it down 5" to fit a short bed tank. Next I'll start making so new mounts. I bought a Lincoln 180 mig so this project is perfect to practice on. Image Not Found

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[comancheman]

hey twisty ive got a skid for a short bed you can have if u want it. I'm not sure if youve got the 6 or 7 ft bed though.

[Twisty]

hey twisty ive got a skid for a short bed you can have if u want it. I'm not sure if youve got the 6 or 7 ft bed though.

 

I've got some materials to build my own. I'll give that a whirl, and if I fail, then I will let you know. I will know in a week or so if my skid will fail. Thanks!!!