Custom. At one point DIY4X offered tank fab services.....
CK5
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Slippery slope.
I have everything I need to make this fuel tank work so I'm going to work with what I have.
beags86
Eastbound and Down
Ran mine with the flanges below the frame, I wanted to be able to drop it if I needed to. I lose some clearance, but I an willing to lose that for serviceability. Build a beefy skid plate and be done with it.
Of course my truck most likely won't see the same type of use yours will.
Of course my truck most likely won't see the same type of use yours will.
I wasn't losing any serviceability, in fact it would be easier with the pump available under an inspection cover like I was planning. I wanted the ability for the whole tank to be removed through the bed if needed (think the opposite of a k5 with straps on top of the tank).
However I spent some time playing with the tank in the old location where I had it and it makes more sense lower and I'll retain the bed. The skid was going to happen either way, only difference is that I'll need to make the skid and framework removable. You can see in these pics how much lower the leafs and shackles hang down so I think I'll be fine. Plus I can still haul 4x8 sheets of plywood #crawlandhaul
Wheelbase is at 119.5" btw
Turn it other way, better diff clearance but more rear under hang.
beags86
Eastbound and Down
Got ya.... That's what mine looks like.
Good point....I wasn't too worried about it but maybe I'll start the skid further back after the axle where it tapers up flat.
Plus it put you filler neck on the drivers side which is where the cool guys have it 
Location looks good.
Are you going to bob that excess frame?
Martin
Martin
I don't think so. The last 1.5" of frame has a bolt hole for the bed and I'll need some frame for my bumper to bolt to. In reality I think the tank might end up an inch or so further back as well.
Here's a pic of that bolt hole I'm talking about. It's all pretty tight on a shortbed....
#CRAWLANDHAUL is where mine is going too. I'm even leaving the gooseneck hitch.
goes well with the longbed and 5speed.
