mgmetalworks
Explorer
If all the proper parts are sourced how simple is it to cut out the old and install the new? Not taking into account the plumbing do the new cross members bolt in?
Your van is an extended right?
Yeah, I have and EB. All the tanks so far have been EB vans but I have a 40 gallon going in an RB soon.
The cross members from the cut-away vans fit up into the frame rails of our vans ok but not perfectly. There are some holes to drill, stuff to relocate and some spacers to make to get all of the Ford parts to work together. I'm going to design a kit specifically for these tank installs so it's easier for us to install in our shop. I'll make it available to the DIY crowd soon. I have two vans here right now for tank installs so design will move forward quickly.
The tricky part for the DIY folks is the fuel door. If you want a factory looking recessed door, we'd have to find a way for folks to borrow a set of dies. They aren't exactly feather-weight for shipping either.