Well, it's my turn to do the replacement rubber lines on my 94 reg cab. Not bad since I have had the truck since new and have been waiting for this to happen. Developed the leak at the rubber line behind the fuel filter. My question is: is it easier to lift the box or to drop the tank. Right now the tank is 3/4 full. I realized that you can only drop it a little because of the wiring so can you get more room by lifting the box? Keep in mind that I am now a senior citizen and not as agile as I used to be. It looks to be a tight fit either way. Just looking for the most comfortable method as time is really not a problem. Thanks, Leon

 

Probably more comfortable to lift/tilt the bed. I've dropped the tank twice, and it works ok, but if you can get the bed out of the way you can work much more upright rather than from your back.

 

If there is a short length of good steel fuel line on the frame rail in front of the tank, why not cut it there and hook the rubber in there?

If it is also rotten, I always drop the tank, I never seem to be able to get the bed bolts loose. Lifting the bed would be easier......

 

Patdaly, that is a good question. Also, how do you go about lifting the box. do you jack it up from the bottom with a good wide support so it doesn't dent it?

 

Should only be 8 bolts that hold the bed down, did mine a couple of years ago, dissconect the tail lights etc and lift it off, use a impact and long extension, works great!

 

Like I said, at least around here ( rust belt ) I never got the bolts out, manual wrenching only though. I suspect an Impact would make a huge difference.

On the Chebbies I have pulled, I use ratchet straps and an engine hoist. I suspect a floor jack and a board would work as well, just make doggone sure you block the bed up, it would not be a good thing if the jack or board slipped while you were occupied with the sender.

 

Summerland is pretty rust free.
I just remove the driver's side bolts and loosen the the passenger side.
Remove the fill and vent hoses and unplug the rear end electrical.
You only need to get it up about 18" for plenty of access. Front loader forklift, come-along with a beam or tree branch or two people is all it takes to tilt it.

 

i did mine without lifting the bed, its tight, but plenty of room for your head, one arm, and a flashlight in your mouth.

 

Thanks guys. I am now trying to locate some diesel fuel lines locally. My neighbour runs a small auto repair business and he did the fuel lines on a diesel dodge last year using hose that is labeled laurence marine part #360 0560 that he got from the local Lordco Parts supply. supposed to be marine fuel line. He has the truck back there now with leaks and found that the hose which was very difficult to install over the fittings is now and easy pull off and push on. He is concerned that it is the wrong hose. Also the customer is using bio diesel from our local bulk supply (50%). Any chance that bio is hard on the rubber? I was going to get the same product but am now having to reassess. Will have to check with lordco to see if it is diesel rated as that is what he had asked for. couldn't find it on a google search. The trident line is available from a supply shop in Vancouver.

 

just get diesel rated fuel line.

 

OK. got er done. Not as hard as I thought it would be. Actually spent more time crawling out from under or over to get the correct tools. thanks Bill for the advise on lifting the box. That made a big difference. Leon