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Old 09-05-2011, 06:45 PM   #1
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raising side mounted gas tanks

I have a 84 GMC with a 3" body lift and I really want to raise the side mounted fuel tanks on both sides if possible. Has anyone attempted that before? Is there a kit for it? Thanks in advance guys.
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Old 09-05-2011, 07:21 PM   #2
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Re: raising side mounted gas tanks

pull them off the frame, drill the holes 3 inches higher on the frame rebolt on. If they are over the framne and you cant redrill weld a plate 2 inches tall on top of the frame drill this new plate.. done sorry no kits out there
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Old 09-05-2011, 08:54 PM   #3
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Re: raising side mounted gas tanks

i unbolted mine, raised the bracket up until one of the bottom bracket holes lined up with a top hole in the frame and drilled the remaining holes needed. it raised approx 2 inches or a little more'
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