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How Much Space Above Gas Tank?
- Thread starter danwho
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PhotographerMike
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Whittier, CA 10 Mi. east of L.A.
And 2 in. is probably too long. Just install the tie-downs past the gas tank, and drill from underneath, you might need to pull the skid for access.
FordGuy
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- San Clemente, CA
Use large pop rivets.
Mike, don't want to pull the skid. It's a PITA to line up correctly and my tire carrier is part of my hitch. But, thanks.
There you go. Thanks for volunteering, Rich! :idea:
FordGuy
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- San Clemente, CA
I have these rivets we use for window regulators that will never come out. It will pull your floor up before one would let loose!
DeathValleyPaul
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Los Angeles Area
There is room to drill holes AROUND the outside of the tank, and still be inside your cargo area. Measure carefully and drill UP from underneath using a small pilot drill so you can see where the drill lands inside. Once that was done on mine, I installed my tie downs, which land in the corners and used Eye Bolts which are easy to tie down to.
- Location
- Seattle, WA
Yep - drill around the tank. I was stupid, measured wrong, and drilled a hole into my tank. Was a complete PITA to patch the hole in the tank.
dave92cherokee
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Lynchburg, TN
Depending on how far apart you can have them mount them on the far sides of the cargo area right above the uniframe so then the screws have plenty of room going into the space inside.
RichP
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- Location
- Effort, Pa
If you do decide to drill over the tank pick up those collars that go on the drill bit and only allow it to 1/2", 1/4 might be better, no more, there is not much clearance there.
Yeah, that's exactly what I'm trying to avoid. I think rivets might be the answer.
- Location
- Rainy side of Washington
X2 on the drill stop collets, the tank is held pretty darn close to the floor in some spots. I would strongly suggest just going around it.
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