Hello, first post, replacing fuel tanks in recently acquired F250 HD; regular cab, long bed. For the front tank, OE part number is F6TZ9002M (16 gal tank / Dorman 576-109). There is also a 19 gal tank, OE part # F6TZ9002N (Dorman 576-146).

Can I install the larger tank in my truck? Do I need other, additional hardware? Thank you, trying to confirm fit before purchasing.

Also, does anyone make aftermarket cross members for these trucks? Lower bracket is cracked.

Tom

 

Is your truck a long or short bed? No experience with the 250s but I know the F150s with long bed got the 19 gallon and short bed (shorter wheelbase) got 16 gallon.

 

Thank you for your reply. It's a long bed 4x4.some reviews online of the Dorman 19g said it hit the TC. No real clear info so I bought both and will return the one I don't use. I had searched and there were no threads on this, so I'll make sure to post about it. I have the oddball year where the F250 was OBS and the F150 was the near aero design. Finding part is a PITA.

 

You can install the 19 gallon tank in place of the 16. But you will need to remove a crossmember and get the straps for the 19 gallon tank

As for the crossmember support, no. you would have to source a used one and bolt it in

 

Thank you. Do you know if it is the fore of aft crossmember needs to be removed.

I've resigned myself to some welding / fab regarding the crossmember repair.

 

I cant remember. It is a bolt in crossmember so it is easy to tell.

The front 19 gallon tank strap hook to the crossmember under the rear of the cab and to the support for the crossmember .
The rear strap hooks to the crossmember that the muffler "T" hanger is attached to and the support for the crossmember

 

Thank you. I did order the new 19gal spectrum straps.

 

And here I was hoping for a super cool beer mod! Who wouldn't love to be able to have 16 gallons of lager available on the next fishing/hunting trip with the guys?