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89Amigo · 01-24-2009, 01:29 AM

Well i have seen a couple of you guys cut a hole in your floor and raise the gas tank on up for more ground clerance. my question is; is it as simple as cutting a hole, putting the tank inside the cab, and ready to roll? if anyone has the time a step by step dumbass guide would help ALOT!!

thanx

lttlbddy · 01-24-2009, 09:49 PM

I guess putting it in the bed is one way but you can get 1.5 inches or more just by raising it where it's at.

http://www.houlster.com/amigo/fueltank/index.htm

I just built a bullet proof skid out of 3/16" steel for the tank and don't worry about it.

Indyguy · 01-25-2009, 10:17 AM

I did much like Dan. Dropped the tank, cut off the brackets, welded then up 2" higher, and bolted the tank back on. Had the modify the skid-plate bracket on the passenger's-side; but that was no big deal. I would still like the make a beefier skid plate if I ever get around to it; but moving the tank up means I now rarely hit it anyway. If its an off-road only vehicle, you could move the tank into the bed area as you stated. Just make sure you secure it down with some straps and handle the venting appropriately... especially if you smoke inside the vehicle

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89Amigo · 01-26-2009, 02:00 AM

Yea i dont smoke, so no BOOM's i hope

well thanx for the info and that link. I will post some pictures of what it look like completed!

89Amigo · 02-02-2009, 09:55 AM

well i got the hole cut and the tank fits in great. went to local autozone and picked up some hose for fuel lines. already extended the electrical lines. so as soon as the dam fuel pump gets here i will throw it all back together and post some pictures

01-24-2009, 01:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
89Amigo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 127765 Location: Rialto,ca Posts: 15	Amigo Gas Tank Lift Well i have seen a couple of you guys cut a hole in your floor and raise the gas tank on up for more ground clerance. my question is; is it as simple as cutting a hole, putting the tank inside the cab, and ready to roll? if anyone has the time a step by step dumbass guide would help ALOT!! thanx __________________ It's an Amigo thing.......

01-24-2009, 09:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
lttlbddy * The Printer * Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6532 Location: Surf City Posts: 3,013	I guess putting it in the bed is one way but you can get 1.5 inches or more just by raising it where it's at. http://www.houlster.com/amigo/fueltank/index.htm I just built a bullet proof skid out of 3/16" steel for the tank and don't worry about it. __________________ Premier Digital Printing Pirate Special - $25.50 for 500 Business Cards Great Deals on Tri-Fold Brochures! email - steveg@digitalisc.com Office: 714 283-2073 * Cell: 714 293-8790 ask for Steven Gardiner (aka LTTLBDDY) or Donna Large & Small Format Printing - Laminating - Bindery - Mailing Don't go to Kinkos! Call Us. Stickers here: Stickers

01-25-2009, 10:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Indyguy Typical White Guy Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 9769 Location: Indy Posts: 2,292	I did much like Dan. Dropped the tank, cut off the brackets, welded then up 2" higher, and bolted the tank back on. Had the modify the skid-plate bracket on the passenger's-side; but that was no big deal. I would still like the make a beefier skid plate if I ever get around to it; but moving the tank up means I now rarely hit it anyway. If its an off-road only vehicle, you could move the tank into the bed area as you stated. Just make sure you secure it down with some straps and handle the venting appropriately... especially if you smoke inside the vehicle ________ CRACK REHAB ADVICE Last edited by Indyguy; 04-27-2011 at 02:54 AM.

01-26-2009, 02:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
89Amigo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 127765 Location: Rialto,ca Posts: 15	Yea i dont smoke, so no BOOM's i hope well thanx for the info and that link. I will post some pictures of what it look like completed! __________________ It's an Amigo thing.......

02-02-2009, 09:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
89Amigo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 127765 Location: Rialto,ca Posts: 15	well i got the hole cut and the tank fits in great. went to local autozone and picked up some hose for fuel lines. already extended the electrical lines. so as soon as the dam fuel pump gets here i will throw it all back together and post some pictures __________________ It's an Amigo thing.......

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