Dropped your gas tank? Let me know!

*V8BoatBuilder* · 06-05-2005, 07:13 PM

I need to remove my 21 gal gastank for my t-case swap. if you have dropped your gas tank, I would love to hear about it, what probelsm you encountered, tips, etc.

Doug · 06-05-2005, 07:24 PM

Just remove the straps that hold the gas tank up. Also make sure it's empty or close to it. It only takes about 15 minutes, it's not anything to worry about.

**RangerX** · 06-05-2005, 07:29 PM

Skidplate comes off first, if you have one. Use a floorjack with a ~2' piece of 2x6 on it to support the tank as you lower it. Watch the gas lines and wiring as it comes down.

Brian_B · 06-05-2005, 07:36 PM

I have dropped mine on the ranger. I siphoned out most of the gas and removed the skid plate. I then set a floor jack under it with a wide board on it (didn't want to dent or puncture it) and unbolted the straps. Nothign to it. Just reverse to put it back.

**RangerX** · 06-06-2005, 08:57 AM

This link might help some. http://draco.acs.uci.edu/explorer/fuelpump2.html

410Fortune · 06-06-2005, 10:04 AM

remove skid plate, support tank, remove straps.
ONce its down a little disco the filler neck, lines, and wiring.

Its not that bad, first time might take a couple hours total.

*Bronco638* · 06-06-2005, 10:42 AM

Just Curious.

Why do you need to drop the gas tank to swap t-cases? I went from a 4405 to 1354 and this wasn't necessary.

clarkkent · 06-06-2005, 10:48 AM

sweet, this is a useful thread, hehe i needa swap mine out cause of that damm hole.

*subscribed

410Fortune · 06-06-2005, 10:50 AM

did I mention how lame I think the drivers side mounted tank is on the explorer?

hahahaha

clarkkent · 06-06-2005, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 410Fortune

did I mention how lame I think the drivers side mounted tank is on the explorer?

hahahaha

haha i feel ya. last night my driver side leaf springs spreaded like a fan and stabbed my gas tank, now i have this hole.... hey 410, do u kno how hard it'd be to upgrade to a broncoII gas tank and mount it in the middle? mounting it wouldnt be hard, but what about the fuel pump and guage and stuff?

410Fortune · 06-06-2005, 12:10 PM

the big problem is the height of the BII tank and the Explorer floor, also there is a crossmember that picks up your spare tire AND the shocks a totally different.

So yeah its a little bit of work

But the BII tank is 23 gallons, has a semi beefy skid plate (I have performed rock and concrete modifications to my 17 yer old unit, its not shaped the same but there is still room for more denting before I hit the tank), its metal, and will accept a en Explorer fuel pump (BII uses dual pumps until 89, then single like an Explorer).

It has been done, Rangers are easier, body lift helps, might be worth a look if you want more weight in the back, more capacity, etc...

*V8BoatBuilder* · 06-06-2005, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronco638

Just Curious.

Why do you need to drop the gas tank to swap t-cases? I went from a 4405 to 1354 and this wasn't necessary.

Thanks for all the advice guys!! However the project will have to wait, as I just took a 2 week, 12 hour/day job working on a movie shooting in Boston as "Vehicle Coordinator." Something has to pay for the mods!

Bronco,

I have a 4404 AWD t-case, and am swapping in a 4406 t-case from an Expedition. It's much, much larger than the explorer cases.

*Bronco638* · 06-07-2005, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8BoatBuilder

Bronco,

I have a 4404 AWD t-case, and am swapping in a 4406 t-case from an Expedition. It's much, much larger than the explorer cases.

Got it!

Thanks and good luck with your new job!

Nitrous SSC · 06-07-2005, 10:49 AM

If you really want an easy job. Extend your hose that goes into the fuel filter to a 5 gallon can when you're almost out of gas. Jump the relay and turn the pump on. drain your tank completly and it weighs next to nothing and is 50 times easier to move around without gas shloshing around.

I do this when ever I have to pull any tank...

06-05-2005, 07:13 PM	#1
V8BoatBuilder Transplanted Bostonian East Brunswick, NJ 97 Mountaineer V8 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,429 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Dropped your gas tank? Let me know! I need to remove my 21 gal gastank for my t-case swap. if you have dropped your gas tank, I would love to hear about it, what probelsm you encountered, tips, etc. __________________ -Aaron Off Road: 97' Mountaineer: V8, 4x4, 4.56s, 4" Superlift, SOA, TrXus 33x12.5 - Under The Knife Work: 00' Ranger 4cyl 5spd, 02' Ford E250 5.4 On Road: 2006 VW Jetta TDI/6spd DSG. Fill it with diesel, please. Octopus Yachts, LLC Engineered Marine Electrical Systems

06-05-2005, 07:24 PM	#2
Doug I'm Awesome! Home is where the Army tells me. Right now it's Manorville, NY Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,758 Vehicle Specs	Just remove the straps that hold the gas tank up. Also make sure it's empty or close to it. It only takes about 15 minutes, it's not anything to worry about. __________________ 97 Explorer Life's hard. Wear a helmet.

06-05-2005, 07:29 PM	#3
RangerX Moderator Elite Ranger Omao, Kauai '93 Ranger XLT 4X4 Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 7,191 Vehicle Specs	Skidplate comes off first, if you have one. Use a floorjack with a ~2' piece of 2x6 on it to support the tank as you lower it. Watch the gas lines and wiring as it comes down. __________________ Bill Collins 93 Ranger XLT 4X4 "Beauty is only sheet metal deep."

06-05-2005, 07:36 PM	#4
Brian_B Wannabe Elite Explorer Mountain Home, AR 2000 mounty / 56 f-100 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,305 Vehicle Specs	I have dropped mine on the ranger. I siphoned out most of the gas and removed the skid plate. I then set a floor jack under it with a wide board on it (didn't want to dent or puncture it) and unbolted the straps. Nothign to it. Just reverse to put it back. __________________ 56 f-100, short bed, 272 "Y" block V8, 3 speed standard, 3.73 rear gears. Oh...I have a 2000 mountaineer as well.

06-06-2005, 08:57 AM	#5
RangerX Moderator Elite Ranger Omao, Kauai '93 Ranger XLT 4X4 Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 7,191 Vehicle Specs	This link might help some. http://draco.acs.uci.edu/explorer/fuelpump2.html __________________ Bill Collins 93 Ranger XLT 4X4 "Beauty is only sheet metal deep."

06-06-2005, 10:04 AM	#6
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 22,099 Vehicle Specs	remove skid plate, support tank, remove straps. ONce its down a little disco the filler neck, lines, and wiring. Its not that bad, first time might take a couple hours total. __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted

06-06-2005, 10:42 AM	#7
Bronco638 Nobody Home Itasca IL '96 XLT 4.0L OHV Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,581 Vehicle Specs	Just Curious. Why do you need to drop the gas tank to swap t-cases? I went from a 4405 to 1354 and this wasn't necessary.

06-06-2005, 10:48 AM	#8
clarkkent Wannabe Elite Explorer san luis obispo, CA McNeil Mountaineer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,585 Vehicle Specs	sweet, this is a useful thread, hehe i needa swap mine out cause of that damm hole. *subscribed __________________ "Can I fit 44 inch tires on a body lift?"

06-06-2005, 10:50 AM	#9
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 22,099 Vehicle Specs	did I mention how lame I think the drivers side mounted tank is on the explorer? hahahaha __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted

06-06-2005, 12:10 PM	#11
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 22,099 Vehicle Specs	the big problem is the height of the BII tank and the Explorer floor, also there is a crossmember that picks up your spare tire AND the shocks a totally different. So yeah its a little bit of work But the BII tank is 23 gallons, has a semi beefy skid plate (I have performed rock and concrete modifications to my 17 yer old unit, its not shaped the same but there is still room for more denting before I hit the tank), its metal, and will accept a en Explorer fuel pump (BII uses dual pumps until 89, then single like an Explorer). It has been done, Rangers are easier, body lift helps, might be worth a look if you want more weight in the back, more capacity, etc... __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted

06-07-2005, 10:49 AM	#14
Nitrous SSC Wannabe Elite Explorer Layton, UT 98 Eddie 3-oh-2 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 817 Vehicle Specs	If you really want an easy job. Extend your hose that goes into the fuel filter to a 5 gallon can when you're almost out of gas. Jump the relay and turn the pump on. drain your tank completly and it weighs next to nothing and is 50 times easier to move around without gas shloshing around. I do this when ever I have to pull any tank... __________________ Matt H. 04 Merc Marauder (daily) 90 GT, Built/Blown 347 01 SVT Cobra, 03' drivetrain Wife's car.