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Old 04-17-2019, 12:47 AM
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I followed all his instructions on how to remove the tank guard ..


Went to remove the last front 2 bolts ----------> the fuel tank moved and started to fall out. Got scared .. panicked and out the bolts back in. I never done this job before ..

If I take the last 2 front bolts out ... is the fuel tank gonna fall out ? I'm scared the entire fuel tank is gonna fall out and bust up with thousands in repairs and a fuel spill.... Hope im over reacting ..

Anyone do this job before ?
 
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Old 04-17-2019, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by DavidOHendo
I followed all his instructions on how to remove the tank guard ..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEV8fomyh40

Went to remove the last front 2 bolts ----------> the fuel tank moved and started to fall out. Got scared .. panicked and out the bolts back in. I never done this job before ..

If I take the last 2 front bolts out ... is the fuel tank gonna fall out ? I'm scared the entire fuel tank is gonna fall out and bust up with thousands in repairs and a fuel spill.... Hope im over reacting ..

Anyone do this job before ?
Watch the video again and pay more attention

Chock the tank.. Timestamp 1:05

 
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Old 04-17-2019, 10:07 AM
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U s e. S o m e t h I n g. T o. H o l d. I t. U p


Jack stand, log, stack of books, wheel, old computer monitor, some straps, have your significant other hold it...

HOPEFULLY YOU DIDNT FILL IT WHEN YOU RAN OUT OF GAS.
 
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Old 04-17-2019, 11:11 AM
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Yep, I made the boneheaded mistake of unbolting the factory cradle with a full tank of gas when putting in my Terrafirma guard.... haha not a fun experience.
 
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Old 04-17-2019, 12:13 PM
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Gold star for following directions David
 
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Gold star for following directions David

You got to love this poor guy....he can't get past STEP 1 before something goes wrong!

 
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Deputy was spot on with the public transport.
 
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wait, i thought he drained his fuel tank at the top of a 7 mile hill?
 
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wait, i thought he drained his fuel tank at the top of a 7 mile hill?
ya he went down to get more gas now he’s back up again so he can coast back down when **** hits the floor
hopefully he got his brakes fixed
 
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Originally Posted by Best4x4
Deputy was spot on with the public transport.
No doubt a great idea because you know it's only a matter of time before DOH's next post will be......

…..." Hey guys, do you know how to put out a fire? "

 
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