Gas Tank Skid Changing Tips / Advice?

[Number 7]

I'm going to remove the stock gas tank skid plate on my '00 Wrangler and replace it.

Does anyone know if the gas tank is attached to the skid plate itself or is it attached to the vehicle?

Thanks,
George

[jeff krause]

both...... remove the gas .. makes LIFE 1000000000% easier.... that and cut your self a little opening in the tub to gain access to the in tank fuel pump fr when it goes out... you would have to drop the tank.....

Tack weld it back to secure it ......

[knockonit]

x2 on cutting a hole, i replaced the pump in my 91yj and it was a bear, the hardest thing was the filler and overflow tube, getting if off and back on, my hands and arm were a little too big, then oh yeah the wiring for gauge and etc. gotta squeeze to make that connection, but all in all, not too bad, with the gas tank empty, full well like holding onto a greasy basketball.
good luck
rj.

[Tom Jacobson]

Aside from what these guys said, it's not a complicated job...but is sure nice to have an extra set of hands.

Matt O. helped me install my tank skid on the YJ and was really nice to have his help.

Tom

[joedokes28]

I had my Warn skid done at 4wheeleers.

I helped a buddy do another Warn on 06 TJ. We had ratchet straps supporting the tank and all was going well and then the tank slipped just a bit and broke the fragile plastic nipple off the top of the tank. That jeeped ended up at 4wheelers as well and got a new expensive pump. It's an easy, simple job, but it's also easy to screw up.

[LKD TJ]

I think I have done 3 installs. I have also pulled my old one off and the tank is now in the tub. I am fairly familiar with the process. If your Jeep is at all prone to rust, it will be a little more of a pain. Take your time, do it with as little gas in the tank as possible, and a 2nd set of hands is definitely helpful.

[Renob]

This is an easy project which should be done on a close to empty tank. Less weight and uncontrolled movement due to sloshing liquid.



1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect fuel line and sending unit coupler at drivers side front of gas tank.

3. Use a floor jack and a 4x4 block of wood to support the tank in the center.

4. Remove the nuts from the front and rear of the skid plate. (Do not remove the nuts from the two long bolts at the back yet. They are the ones with the rubber caps on them).

5. Lower tank and skid plate, roll clear of vehicle and slide unit off of the jack and onto the floor.

6. Remove the two rubber caps and retainer nuts from the long bolts connected to the straps. If the rubber caps are missing or the bolts are rusted, penetrating oil may be necessary.

7. Remove tank and straps.

8. Install straps on new skid plate, install tank, tighten strap nuts, replace rubber caps.

9. Slide unit onto floor jack, roll under vehicle, raise into place.

10. Install mounting nuts, re-connect fuel lines and wiring coupler.

11. Push unit to the rear of the vehicle and tighten nuts. This will ensure maximum clearance for the track bar and diff cover.

12. Re-connect negative battery cable, start vehicle and go beat the crap out of your new armor.

[Number 7]

Cool, thanks to everyone who answered. Great idea on cutting hole in tub for future fuel pump. Now I just need to run it very low on gas, which conflicts with wanting to take it out wheeling . . . decisions, decisions. :)

George

[Renob]

Now I just need to run it very low on gasSiphon it into a gas can.

[Number 7]

Siphon it into a gas can.

Oh, I was thinking I'd send Diane into Scottsdale. You're way sounds cheaper though! :rolleyes:

[AZG23]

http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/web-instructions/ke-tj-gtsp-inst.pdf

have some rags handy when disconnecting the lines....;)