DodgeForum.com

2nd Gen Ram Tech 1994-2001 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 1994 through 2001 Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

Gas tank strap snapped. Advice?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 08-08-2010, 10:45 AM
bardram's Avatar
bardram
bardram is offline
Veteran
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Long Island New York
Posts: 322
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Gas tank strap snapped. Advice?
Well driving home today, I hear some banging going on under the truck. Pulled over and saw one of the gas tank straps snapped. I was lucky that I was real close to my house so I drove it super slow and made it. Anyway, I'm sure its not that hard of a job, but wondering if anyone has done it, and if there are any tips/tricks to make it easier. Also where to buy new ones would help. I have a long bed, and therefore I have the bigger tank, dont know if that matters.
 
Reply Like
  #2  
Old 08-08-2010, 11:10 AM
03neonSE's Avatar
03neonSE
03neonSE is offline
Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: N.E, PA
Posts: 288
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
I have seen Mopar gas tank straps, new on eBay. Although, I never changed the straps so I know how hard it would be.
 
Reply Like
  #3  
Old 08-08-2010, 11:31 AM
CPTAFW163's Avatar
CPTAFW163
CPTAFW163 is offline
Champion
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Ft Campbell, KY/TN
Posts: 2,811
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
ratchet strap? Oprah's belt?
 
Reply Like
  #4  
Old 08-08-2010, 11:41 AM
bardram's Avatar
bardram
bardram is offline
Veteran
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Long Island New York
Posts: 322
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
its the rear strap. I just looked quickly, looks like there are 2 straps, its the aft one.
 
Reply Like
  #5  
Old 08-08-2010, 12:27 PM
FarmBoy428's Avatar
FarmBoy428
FarmBoy428 is offline
Veteran
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Clinton, Illinois
Posts: 473
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Yeah, the rear strap on mine rusted out, so i need to replace them also. I seen on ebay they had replacements for $14.99 I will go to the dealership and see how much they want them there. Prob like $40 because its a darn dealership...
 
Reply Like
  #6  
Old 08-08-2010, 12:36 PM
bardram's Avatar
bardram
bardram is offline
Veteran
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Long Island New York
Posts: 322
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
where are you seeing those on ebay for 14.99? The ones I see are all 40-50.
 
Reply Like
  #7  
Old 08-08-2010, 11:22 PM
dakotas ram's Avatar
dakotas ram
dakotas ram is offline
Champion
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NW Arkansas
Posts: 3,430
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
rockauto has em for 35, not sure how much shipping
 
Reply Like

Trending Topics

  #8  
Old 08-09-2010, 06:45 PM
bardram's Avatar
bardram
bardram is offline
Veteran
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Long Island New York
Posts: 322
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
So I was able to grab the straps from my dealership for a decent price. Been trying for hours to get the bolt out of the broken one. I hate rust.
 
Reply Like
  #9  
Old 08-09-2010, 09:17 PM
03neonSE's Avatar
03neonSE
03neonSE is offline
Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: N.E, PA
Posts: 288
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by bardram
I hate rust.
You and me both man...
 
Reply Like
  #10  
Old 08-09-2010, 09:20 PM
UnregisteredUser's Avatar
UnregisteredUser
UnregisteredUser is offline
Grand Champion
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Meeker, CO
Posts: 5,011
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by bardram
I hate rust.
You might like CRC Freeze-Off.
 
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Gas tank strap snapped. Advice?


Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:33 PM.