Ive searched the site for information on how to actually do this mod. All I came up with was a bunch of discussion about what it does.
Can anyone tell me what I will need and how to do this? Also, for someone who is fairly handy, roughly how much time will be needed?

 

Here is a link: http://community.webshots.com/album/32614313yLKyrS
a link to another thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=467476

Diesel Manor and some of our other sponsors also have instructions on their sites. I think a few hours should do it, but plan on an afternoon. It depends how easy the tank comes down and how fast you work. Just know the procedure and have all the tools and supplies when you start and things should go smoothly. You can buy kits that have everything or put you own together (check Diesel Manor, can't remember the other, I'm sure someone else will chime in). If you don't buy the kit, you will need 5/16" and I think 3/8" 30R9 or other diesel rated hose, some hose clamps, 5/16 and 3/8 stainless steel brake line, 5/16 and 3/8 compression unions and a tube bender. I chose to use the factory pickup foot and screen with some modifications. A few ways to do it, just study up and decide what you think is the best. Good luck!

 

i estimate i had 7-8 gallons in my tank still, and it wasn't overly hard to do. having a smooth floor and a nice creeper to slide around on helped some. i lifted the rear of the truck about a foot (at the wheels) off the ground, to make sitting up under the truck alot easier. i found it necessary to remove part of my exhaust system (that easily comes undone, 4") to be able to remove the plastic shield/shroud that covers the top of the tank. i have the off-road package on my truck, so i have a fuel tank skidplate, that was easily removed. once you get the necessary crap around the tank off, place a floor jack at the front of the tank, and (i used a transmission jack at the REAR MOST part of the tank, it had more surface area.) lower the tank 3-4", and use a Quick Disconnect tool to remove both suction and return connections. the suction side is larger than the return side, and my QD collar tool only fit the small one (return), so i just smashed the QD on the large one, since i wasn't going to be reusing it. HOWEVER you will need to preserve the return QD, you will be reusing it. then disconnect the tank level sender, and both vent lines at each end of the tank. on the left side, remove the fuel filler neck and vent from the top of the tank, and then youre ready to lower her down. do not put a jack under the lowest part of the tank, the pickup foot is there and you can crush it, if you support the tank's weight there. i used my stomach and hips to help guide it down, and with both hands, lowered the jacks some at a time, and then put the whole weight of the tank on me and slid out from under the truck. tilt around and slide the tank off, and voila, its out. once you remove the mixer valve and redo the return line, you are set to put it back in. reverse the procedure to reinstall it. then don't forget the QD at the inlet side of the pump.

a handy tip- to remove the huge plastic retainer on the top of the tank, i used two vice-grips with the chain links, hooked opposite ends together and i tightened them down. it gave me enough leverage to crank on it (i actually spun the tank some) and it snapped loose.

 

thank you for all of your help.

 

I bought the kit that ITP sells. I figured for about $50 it would be easier than trying o assemble all of my own parts. Another way to get the ring off is to use a block of wood and a hammer to loosen it up. Also, make a mark on the ring and the tank so you know how much to tighten your ring when you put it back on.