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Mar 8, 2019 | 12:19 PM

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sjanusz01

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What is this bracket for?

Recently noticed this bracket on driver side and middle of frame. Not sure why coating is broke and if bolts fell out?

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Mar 8, 2019 | 12:34 PM

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THOM/CJ KR 350

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I just looked at my 2017 350 and the holes are not used but, my 60 gallon TransFlo tank mounts on the back side up on the frame. Looks like a handy/sturdy place to mount something on. Hmmm

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Mar 8, 2019 | 01:00 PM

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tony m 6.7

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Was there any work done to your truck related to the fuel tank? Mine looks the same way and now I can't remember if there were bolts in there or not. Sucks getting old......

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Mar 8, 2019 | 01:02 PM

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FOURBYBUD

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My vote is air horns. I believe they all have them, without any bolts.

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Mar 8, 2019 | 01:43 PM

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09FX-4

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I think maybe the fuel tank skidplate uses that bracket? Can't recall 100% right now.

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Mar 8, 2019 | 01:49 PM

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toymaster

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Originally Posted by 09FX-4

I think maybe the fuel tank skidplate uses that bracket? Can't recall 100% right now.

Nope, I have the skid plate and that bracket is not used. I have often wondered myself what the bracket is for. I hope someone comes up with a reasonable explanation. It would be a good conversation starter between super duty dudes....

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Mar 8, 2019 | 01:57 PM

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nomad_archer

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I have the skid plates and that bracket doesn't appear to be used for skid plate mounting. I wonder what it's for..... and my response was just a little late to the party.

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Mar 8, 2019 | 02:28 PM

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sjanusz01

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I did have the dealer perform the gas tank upgrade to use more of the stated 34 gallons.

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Mar 8, 2019 | 02:40 PM

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Tricon

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IIRC, that's purely there to protect the fuel tank from a side impact. Kind of like the Prius catchers. I know I've read that before...

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Mar 8, 2019 | 03:58 PM

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951 DAN

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sjanusz01

I did have the dealer perform the gas tank upgrade to use more of the stated 34 gallons.

What upgrade? Did you get a new tank?

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Mar 9, 2019 | 10:45 AM

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sjanusz01

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I am not sure it was response to a TSB for fuel capacity less than advertised.

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Mar 9, 2019 | 11:28 AM

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I searched the parts diagrams to see if Ford calls out that specific part but I can't find it. One of the frame diagrams looks like it might have that part included in (as part of the frame) it but without it being defined as a distinct part.

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Mar 9, 2019 | 11:41 AM

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Machinery Dealer

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I like the air horn idea..........

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Mar 9, 2019 | 01:50 PM

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SUPERTRUCKERS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HRTKD

I searched the parts diagrams to see if Ford calls out that specific part but I can't find it. One of the frame diagrams looks like it might have that part included in (as part of the frame) it but without it being defined as a distinct part.

9A140

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Mar 9, 2019 | 02:28 PM

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wrvond

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My friend has it on his F250 short bed gasser. The bolt holes are unused. My long bed doesn’t have it.

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