Gas tank strap broke
#1
Gas tank strap broke
Hi, last weekend my GF said somethign was hanging down from teh truck, it turned out to be a gas tank strap. The tank seemed secure so I drove it home and parked it since. Where can I get one of these straps, and why did this happen? The truck is not that rusty but the strap was basically orange dust.
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#2
Hi, last weekend my GF said somethign was hanging down from teh truck, it turned out to be a gas tank strap. The tank seemed secure so I drove it home and parked it since. Where can I get one of these straps, and why did this happen? The truck is not that rusty but the strap was basically orange dust.
Thanks
Thanks
#3
If you want new (which is what I would do!), RockAuto lists two possible parts https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...nk+strap,10321 . If nothing else, use their part numbers and Google for other sources.
I'd replace both while I was under there, if I were you.
RwP
I'd replace both while I was under there, if I were you.
RwP
#4
If you want new (which is what I would do!), RockAuto lists two possible parts https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...nk+strap,10321 . If nothing else, use their part numbers and Google for other sources.
I'd replace both while I was under there, if I were you.
RwP
I'd replace both while I was under there, if I were you.
RwP
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#8
So what is the procedure for removing the bed? I know there's 6 bolts, but is there a decent method of suspending it? I've never done this before. I would drop the tank but it's fairly full/heavy and I don't know how I would do that, removing the bed seems almost easier. Plug I need to change the fuel sender anyway.
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#9
First, there are 8 bolts. 4 per side. Then disconnect the filler neck either at the gas cap or where the hose in the middle is, a couple wires to disconnect for the lights and the escutcheon for the tube that you lift/lower the spare tire with.
IDK about easy lifting. I scratched the corner of the bed on the bumper just tilting it to get at the fuel pump so probably cover them with something. The next time I put some straps corner to corner and used a come along hanging from the overhang in front of my shop to lift it. I just put an eye bolt into the 2x6. It was back heavy so probably take the tailgate off first if you do that. Or you can get a couple of friends to help its not very heavy just bulky.
IDK about easy lifting. I scratched the corner of the bed on the bumper just tilting it to get at the fuel pump so probably cover them with something. The next time I put some straps corner to corner and used a come along hanging from the overhang in front of my shop to lift it. I just put an eye bolt into the 2x6. It was back heavy so probably take the tailgate off first if you do that. Or you can get a couple of friends to help its not very heavy just bulky.
#10
I'd definitely agree with the couple of friends idea. It's so nice to have the bed completely off. Two average strength people can lift the bed without much trouble, a third for balance helps. Lay out some cinderblocks with wood on top or something to lay it down so it rests on the bed rails and not the bed sides.