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Blue4x4 · 08-14-2007, 01:46 AM

Trying to install a new rear tank (metal) in my 72 blazer. Which way do the straps go? side 2 side or front to back? A few pic's would help. In my 69 truck I made some custom straps as the bed was removed. Thanks.

sandking · 08-14-2007, 01:58 AM

They go side to side, frame rail to frame rail.

DURRTY · 08-14-2007, 05:11 AM

LOL I wondered and wondered the same thing and figured it out finally so heres some help/info. that tanks is plastic but its the same dimensions and everything as the steel one was. These straps came with the tank, the stock straps had the J bolts welded to them. But this works out fine. the stock metal ones come with some rubber go between the tank and straps to help stop squeaking. Ive seen them for sale from LMC.

Yes Sandking is correct. Side to Side.

good luck

Blue4x4 · 08-14-2007, 09:46 PM

I thought that was how they went on. Just want to be sure....thanks guys.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-14-2007, 10:40 PM

Yeppers, make sure you can unbolt it later, ask me why?

DURRTY · 08-15-2007, 03:11 AM

Do tell LUV...... my thought has been that getting the filler tube hooked up is going to be a pain and it might even be too horizontal for fuel to get in there properly.

but WHAT HAPPENED?!!??

08-14-2007, 01:46 AM	#1
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	Blazer rear tank questions??? Trying to install a new rear tank (metal) in my 72 blazer. Which way do the straps go? side 2 side or front to back? A few pic's would help. In my 69 truck I made some custom straps as the bed was removed. Thanks.

08-14-2007, 01:58 AM	#2
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Blazer rear tank questions??? They go side to side, frame rail to frame rail. __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

08-14-2007, 05:11 AM	#3
DURRTY USMC Join Date: May 2007 Location: SLc,UT Posts: 300	Re: Blazer rear tank questions??? LOL I wondered and wondered the same thing and figured it out finally so heres some help/info. that tanks is plastic but its the same dimensions and everything as the steel one was. These straps came with the tank, the stock straps had the J bolts welded to them. But this works out fine. the stock metal ones come with some rubber go between the tank and straps to help stop squeaking. Ive seen them for sale from LMC. Yes Sandking is correct. Side to Side. good luck Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi

08-14-2007, 09:46 PM	#4
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	Re: Blazer rear tank questions??? I thought that was how they went on. Just want to be sure....thanks guys.

08-14-2007, 10:40 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Blazer rear tank questions??? Yeppers, make sure you can unbolt it later, ask me why? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-15-2007, 03:11 AM	#6
DURRTY USMC Join Date: May 2007 Location: SLc,UT Posts: 300	Re: Blazer rear tank questions??? Do tell LUV...... my thought has been that getting the filler tube hooked up is going to be a pain and it might even be too horizontal for fuel to get in there properly. but WHAT HAPPENED?!!?? __________________ Semper Fi



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