Don't bother with an external filter, The screen you have pics of and the pressure regulator that doubles as a filter, will get clogged long before you waste time putting another filter on.

And someone tell that troll HeyYou to stfu! LOL

 

If you have a welder I would suggest cutting a hole through the top of the bed. It makes it very easy to access the pump. I ended up just tack welding it in because my bed liner and toolbox above it keeps the weight off of the patch.

 

Isn't it just a bad rule of thumb to weld so close to a gas tank? I'm just saying...

 

I guess if you're really worried about it you can lay some wet rags on top of the tank to protect the plastic from sparks. I only really see that as being a problem if you are cutting a gas tank were you can ignite the fumes.

 

Don't know about dodges but my buddy did this on his yota and in the process cut a brake line and had to take the bed off in the end to fix the brakes

 

last time i checked we have plastic gas tanks. there is only 1 way that i can think of to safely cut a hole in the bed and that would be a saws all but i see that being a real pain in the a$$. that is how the PO of my truck gained access to the sending unit on my truck.

 

Yeah I used a sawzall after drilling out starting holes. There was a surprising amount of space to work the blade. The only thing that was in the way was the farthest back brace of the bed. If you don't mind cutting that then it was quick and easy. Otherwise I believe the pump is too long and far back too pull out with that part of the bed still in place.

 

scradge
I am sorry there is no way I am cutting a hole in my bed!!!

I use my truck as A truck every day as a mobile mechanic. The bed box would hide it buy I would know I cut a hole and weakened the bed.

"farthest back brace of the bed" that is what holds the load.

I am not picking you just your thoughts.

PS
Remove the bed cover it allows water and dirt to sit on the metal. (RUST)

 

No I'm not saying it is the best option of the three, but I figured I might as well put it out there since I have done it before and it worked. Obviously making the bed weaker is a drawback and if you consistently carry a lot of weight it is probably best to use a different option.