Gas tank
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Arizona___woody
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Gas tank
Has anyone had to redo the tank mounts my gas tank on my 85 grand wagoneer fell out on me
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FSJ Guy
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Re: Gas tank
Did the skid plate rust out? Or the frame rail?
The skid plate attaches to the frame rail and is the only thing holding the gas tank on.
The skid plate attaches to the frame rail and is the only thing holding the gas tank on.
Ethan Brady
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Jeepless, but I still have a lots of old parts in my garage!
http://www.bigscaryjeep.com
Jeepless, but I still have a lots of old parts in my garage!
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Driftwood
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Re: Gas tank
I recently dropped my tank, installed new sender and sensor, and installed all new fuel lines. My 79 didn't have a skid plate. It is attached with 2 bolts and nuts in the front, one bolt and nut on the rear, and a center strap. I'm assuming you must have severe rust? My 84 and 85 had skid plates as well as all the mounting hardware for the tanks similar to my 79.
1979 Wagoneer
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tgreese
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Re: Gas tank
I'm sure 1980 is the cutoff for the plastic "coffin" tank that was always supported by the skid plate. There are still straps that hold the tank down to the skid plate, but the tank is supported by the skid. Prior to that, the skid plate was an optional extra and the steel tank was held up by the straps. The skid plate was a popular option, but some did not get it - my '77 J10 has no fuel tank skid plate.
Tim Reese
Maine beekeeper's truck: '77 J10 LWB, 258/T15/D20/3.54 bone stock, low options (delete radio), PS/PDB, hubcaps.
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Copper Polly: '75 CJ-6, 304/T15, PS, BFG KM2s, soft top
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Maine beekeeper's truck: '77 J10 LWB, 258/T15/D20/3.54 bone stock, low options (delete radio), PS/PDB, hubcaps.
Browless and proud: '82 J20 360/T18/NP208/3.73, Destination A/Ts, 7600 GVWR
Copper Polly: '75 CJ-6, 304/T15, PS, BFG KM2s, soft top
GTI without the badges: '95 VW Golf Sport 2000cc 2D
Dual Everything: '15 Chryco Jeep Cherokee KL Trailhawk, ECO Green
Blockchain the vote.
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Gumby
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Re: Gas tank
There are several nuts and bolts holding that coffin in place. Depending on which ones fell out you could replace them with new ones.
1984 GW 360/727/208.... 4"/ 31"
2004 CRD QC SRW 3500 4X4 (DD)
1983 "project Dubya" (long term)
2004 CRD QC SRW 3500 4X4 (DD)
1983 "project Dubya" (long term)
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jsinajeep
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Re: Gas tank
are you needing the metal skid for the plastic tank. If you do PM me