Well, @tr21triton says that the 4.0 has a 19 gallon tank, but since it's a 97 one never knows. The mod is very simple, and involves trimming back the vent tube on the inside of the tank. I wrote about it, with links to where I learned it, here.
Dropped Fuel Tank
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Well, @tr21triton says that the 4.0 has a 19 gallon tank, but since it's a 97 one never knows. The mod is very simple, and involves trimming back the vent tube on the inside of the tank. I wrote about it, with links to where I learned it, here.
he could always pull up a build sheet and know for sure. anybody remember the site to pull it up ?
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Yep, I remember another forum member once posted a pic of that. Near where the filler neck connects, if I remember correctly.
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if you're thinking about painting the skid plate in the future.. now is the time to do it. you got to drop the fuel tank to get the skid plate off for painting anyways, so now would be the time.
also as suggested earlier, shocks would be smart to do as the 2 mounting bolts tend to sheer off during removal and the welded in place nut is nearly inaccessible with the tank in place. you got a helluvalot more room to work with a Dremel if the bolts break during removal like 90% of them do.
differential oil change is way more accessible toothough it can be done later on. just simpler with more working room.
I ordered a new skid plate because the original one has rot and is damaged in some spots.
try this site and put your vin in. mine is also a 97 and it worked
https://fcacommunity.force.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing
https://fcacommunity.force.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing
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We ordered por 15 and plan on doing a thorough cleaning before we paint.
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As stated you most likely have the 19 but if you run your VIN it tells you all sorts of goodies.
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For me and my 15-gallon 97 SE, it was the same as the fix to move up to 19 gallons: just trimming that vent tube.
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The details and videos in that thread apply to later models. Our 97 tanks don’t have that same float design. See the link I posted earlier, which has pics of the simpler, ping-pong ball style float for earlier models.
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I started watching that video and thought to myself I don't remember seeing any of this on our tank. Anyhow, thanks for the follow-up.