[Shop-talk] alternatives?
John Miller
jem at milleredp.com
Sat May 16 11:04:11 MDT 2015
> Plus, if the truck is very rusty (like noted) taking the bed off might be
> another case where you end up replacing other items as you try to remove
> it.
>
Yeah if it's a rustbucket of limited future potential then you want to
disturb as little as possible, lest you end up having to drill out lots
of bolts and fabricate lots of new brackets.
It's a truck, and it looks like the tank's in the rear, so ramps or a
couple jackstands should provide enough clearance. I would eyeball the
retaining straps carefully, soak all the hardware in your penetrating
oil of choice (me it's the 50/50 ATF/acetone mix), and maybe source a
couple new mounting straps just in case it proves easiest just to cut
the buggers and deal with the stubs left once the tank is out.
John.
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