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Aug 21, 2016 | 08:39 PM

Fyrfyghtr

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Making progress.

I have the bed off to relocate the gas tank between the frame rails. I found these frame extensions. Are these normal or has a previous owner modified the frame?

Aug 21, 2016 | 08:51 PM

Walston

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Looks like it was shortened and is missing a cross member.

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Aug 21, 2016 | 09:05 PM

scopa

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I know what you mean, ithe extension looks grafted on. I checked my f100 frame and similarly my rear bumper has a mount that extends over the frame and bolts to it. I'm not sure if it's factory. I wonder if yours are what was left after cutting off the bumper. I wish I had a definitive answer for you.

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Aug 21, 2016 | 09:47 PM

Fyrfyghtr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Walston

Looks like it was shortened and is missing a cross member.

Mine is a short bed. In this picture I have already removed the crossmember. I'm going to box the back of the frame and replace the crossmember at the end to allow for the tank to ride a little higher.

Aug 22, 2016 | 07:21 AM

MARC

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Tank

Having the tank ride a little higher will throw another wrinkle at you. You will need to use a top mounted fuel filler in bed or put a different fill site on edge of tank to fill from top.