mikespine
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Dropped my gas tank earlier this week. Replaced hardware: replaced 6 of 7 carriage bolts (the one closest to the passenger rear tire was ok and I didn't think I could fish a new one through) , 5/16 x 1" carriage bolts, bolt retaining rings, washers and nuts.
Today I dropped a new Bosch fuel pump assembly into the gas tank and installed the Dirtworx Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier. Replaced bumper hardware M12-1.75 x 45mm long. These two bolts run up from the bottom of the bumper into the frame rail.
It was a lot easier to drill the 4 holes and install the hardware needed to mount the Dirtworx bumper with the gas tank removed.
I will raise and install the gas tank after I fix the poor install of the rear shocks. I ordered drain plugs and will most likely cut the tub to gain access to the upper bolts. I may want to replace the shocks with Ranchos in the future and access will be easier than what I have now.
I also put the Rugged Ridge 3rd brake light ring behind the tire. I still need to figure out the wiring and how to route it. I've included a pic of the wires behind the wheel well. If anybody has input I'm all ears. It appears a previous owner did some cutting.
Today I dropped a new Bosch fuel pump assembly into the gas tank and installed the Dirtworx Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier. Replaced bumper hardware M12-1.75 x 45mm long. These two bolts run up from the bottom of the bumper into the frame rail.
It was a lot easier to drill the 4 holes and install the hardware needed to mount the Dirtworx bumper with the gas tank removed.
I will raise and install the gas tank after I fix the poor install of the rear shocks. I ordered drain plugs and will most likely cut the tub to gain access to the upper bolts. I may want to replace the shocks with Ranchos in the future and access will be easier than what I have now.
I also put the Rugged Ridge 3rd brake light ring behind the tire. I still need to figure out the wiring and how to route it. I've included a pic of the wires behind the wheel well. If anybody has input I'm all ears. It appears a previous owner did some cutting.
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