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gas tank pad
Is there supposed to be a pad between the gas tank and body where it bolts in? If so what's it made of?
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Re: gas tank pad
Yes there is, kind of a thick tar paper, about 1/8 thick. There is one on each side, about 3 by 4 inches. But, if you put in full length carpet, we put the tank on top of the carpet, no addtional pad. I think it is likely there to prevent squeaking/ rubbing between the cab and the tank.
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Re: gas tank pad
You can use roofing tar paper for it as well.
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Re: gas tank pad
I thought there should be but mine is bare and it's been so long. I'll come up with something to use. Thanks.
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Re: gas tank pad
Boog,
I would think a piece of old inner tube would work too. I keep a large piece of old tractor tube around for that kind of use. Nice & heavy. Whatever you use put a little glue on it to hold it in place..... LockDoc
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Re: gas tank pad
carpet, carpet padding, cardboard, floor mat, tar paper, dynamat...
Id go with dynamat or carpet padding... |
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Re: gas tank pad
The only downside I can see to the carpet, pad, or cardboard is that it would retain moisture for a long time.... I guess it would work good in the drier climates though.
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Re: gas tank pad
There is supposed to be two thick tarpaper pads. Some of the vendors sell them. About all they do is keep the tank from squeaking on the cab floor.
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Re: gas tank pad
I just reread your post, and you mentioned something about where it bolts in. Just to clarify, there are two pads that go under the tank, between it and the floor at the bottom of the tank, there is nothing used or needed between the bolt locations, tank flange, and the cab.
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Re: gas tank pad
Right. I want to head off any potential rattles and squeaks as well as holes rubbed in my tank.
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