Gas tank removal

[blusteve]

What is the best and easiest way to remove a leaking tank. Does the bed have to be removed or can the tank be dropped without taking the bed off

[CWLONGSHOT]

Yes,

You can certainly remove it form the bottom WITHOUT removing the bed.

Just remember we are talking about a 20+ year old vehicle. So depending on where yours spent its life. Be prepared with replacement bolts and nuts. As its quite likely you will ruin some in the process.

 

I found a guy on EBay selling the stock tank straps. i grabbed a set and will be swapping mine out this spring. I made up the "T" bolts needed to attach the straps.

 

Good luck,

CW

[Wildman]

:agree:

 

In fact, you need to take the tank off before you take the bed off, the tank is mounted to the bed with the straps / bolts.

 

Dido on the making of the bolts, I found it's just easier to cut the old bolts off and pull the straps out, with the tank resting on a floor jack, with a block of wood in between. And making new bolts from 3/8" carriage bolts, bending them into a "L", and a little grinding on the head to slip into the key slot.

 

Just try to siphon out as much gas as you can before you try to remove the tank. And don't forget to unhook the negative side of the battery before you start.

[blusteve]

appreciate all the info, this site works

[Car RamRod]

I found it's just easier to cut the old bolts off and pull the straps out, with the tank resting on a floor jack

 

just be careful with sparks around the gas tank :chillin: