It's okay to drill the frame of my 01 right?

If I'm going to be mounting a fuel pump and filter on the frame back by the tank... should I drill/tap or??

 

I am sure it will be fine....at least I hope so, because I just did the same thing last night . I drilled and taped for a 5/16 24. I figured the fine thread pitch would be better for the thin frame. I just put a pic up in my gallery tonight of the bracket I built, if you need some ideas .

 

Go for it

 

I had to drill my front crossmember on my truck when I did my lift. It's harder than heck to do but you can do it. No problems so far.

 

According to the factory service manual it's a no-no to drill in the top or bottom of the frame rails but ok on the sides as long as the holes are at least 1.5" from the top or bottom rails.
They say normal frame flexing can cause the frame to crack if the holes are drilled in the wrong place.

 

Run the drill on slow speed and use oil on the bit. Those frames are tempered. Also use a titanium or carbide bit.

 

I installed my pusher pump with self tapping screws. No need to drill and tap.

 

Nice job!

I hate to say it but that truck looks brand new... Were is the dirt?!

 

I was thinking that too, especially for an Idaho truck!

 

It should look new the truck only has 38000 on it . I drive my VW Golf diesel most of the time so the Dodge should be with me for quite some time, that's the plan anyway. When it gets nice enough to wash the truck without the doors freezing shut. I am going to take some pictures with my new camera and post them . With the old one everything is a bit grainy and the image is never centered, it is in the viewfinder though. I used the new one for all the fuel system pics and I thought they turned out well.

By the way did you get your truck running last night njoverkill?