worth removing bed?
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Tuned
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worth removing bed?
I need to replace my gas tank and clean up the frame, brake lines, etc etc..
My plan was to remove the bed to make it easier, but I am wondering if that is really worth the extra effort...will it make it much easier to do what I want to do?
My plan was to remove the bed to make it easier, but I am wondering if that is really worth the extra effort...will it make it much easier to do what I want to do?
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In a word, yes!
I replaced my rear fuel tank a few months ago and have to say it would have been much better to have removed the bed. There are things about tank mounting, filler and vent line routing, and attaching fuel lines that were very difficult done from below.
Add to that the discomfort and hassle of being on your back with dirt falling in your eyes. Before I finished I knew I should have removed the bed.
R.
Add to that the discomfort and hassle of being on your back with dirt falling in your eyes. Before I finished I knew I should have removed the bed.
R.
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Even though the outer part of tank replacement may be easier with the bed removed, the tank still needs to be installed from the bottom. I will say that if you do it from the bottom, make sure to have all items connected at the tank end when ready for final placement. This will make things much easier. If your intent is to clean up the frame, brake lines, etc etc, then bed removal is a great idea
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I just put a new tank in, it wasn't so bad doing it underneath on the ol' driveway. That said,, without the bed would be easier and if you are looking to paint your frame it is a no brainer.
Make sure you have the correct EEC or nonEEC replacement tank.
Make sure you have the correct EEC or nonEEC replacement tank.
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That is one of the other reasons I am considering taking it off..I am having trouble figuring that out from below.
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If you have an EEC tank you'll have a blue tank to the left and down from the alternator mounted to the frame rail.. You'll also have a fuel line going into the top center of the tank, meaning you'll have two fuel lines.
That's what I remember from mine (I think that's right)
If you do have that type of tank, be sure to save the part that plugs into the top center of your old one because the new tank won't come with it.
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Get the PB blaster on the bed mount bolts NOW. And plan on having someone to stand on the bolt head while you impact the nuts off from below. As the nut loosens and you are pushing up the bolt, the head (square carriage type) will push up and you can strip the bed bolt square....Also a great time to swap to newer bed mount bolts like in way newer truck that have a allen or star head and the nuts slip mount clip on the frame.
X2 on the gas tank will still need to be removed and reinstalled from below.
X2 on the gas tank will still need to be removed and reinstalled from below.
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