Fuel Tank Bolt

[4.6 litre]

Guys,

The photo below shows my fuel tank strap hookup. I turned down the fuel tank edges around the front and rear straps. The kit provided a 3/8" X 2" bolt for making this attachment. This bolt was too short so I used a 3/8" X 2-1/2". This hookup looks kind of funky. Is this the way it should look or am I doing something wrong?

Thanks for your input.

Damien


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[Papa]

Guys,

The photo below shows my fuel tank strap hookup. I turned down the fuel tank edges around the front and rear straps. The kit provided a 3/8" X 2" bolt for making this attachment. This bolt was too short so I used a 3/8" X 2-1/2". This hookup looks kind of funky. Is this the way it should look or am I doing something wrong?

Thanks for your input.

Damien


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You're not alone! I used a piece of aluminum tubing over the bolt and between the strap end and frame tab to help keep it straight. I also swapped out the black oxide bolts for stainless after other builders recommended it due to the bolts rusting.

Dave

[Avalanche325]

Yep. That is pretty much it!!!!

[4.6 litre]

Guys,

Thanks for the comments.

Damien

[Dave Howard]

Bang on Damien. And YES to the stainless swop out, unless you live in New Mexico and will never see a wet road.

[JimLev]

Bang on Damien. And YES to the stainless swop out, unless you live in New Mexico and will never see a wet road.

Only 1" of rain here so far this year.

[ThickCobra]

Papa,

I just replaced the bolts and added the tubing. Great tip, thanks.

Jay