Machspeed Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Hey friends, going to be pulling the bed on my truck soon in order to fix the non working fuel gauge and clean up the frame a bit. While the bed is off, any recommendations on parts replacement or improvement to existing areas? Everything under that bed is original and I don't want to pull it again. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 If yours has the Nylon fuel lines, like I think it should, they'll be fine. But the rollover valve and the hose to it would be good to replace. The valve can leak and the hose get brittle and leak as well. If you have a skid plate I'd see if it needs to be cleaned to get trapped dirt off it that will eventually rust it out. And put anti-seize on the threads thereof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machspeed Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 If yours has the Nylon fuel lines, like I think it should, they'll be fine. But the rollover valve and the hose to it would be good to replace. The valve can leak and the hose get brittle and leak as well. If you have a skid plate I'd see if it needs to be cleaned to get trapped dirt off it that will eventually rust it out. And put anti-seize on the threads thereof. Thanks Gary, that's the kinda stuff I was looking for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Thanks Gary, that's the kinda stuff I was looking for! While the bed is off, take a look at the rear cab mounts and make sure there isn't any corrosion building there on top of the crossmember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85lebaront2 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 If you front tank has the plastic heat shield on the front, check under it for dirt build up, the tank seam is angled and that is the high side causing dirt to sit there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machspeed Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 If you front tank has the plastic heat shield on the front, check under it for dirt build up, the tank seam is angled and that is the high side causing dirt to sit there. Thanks fellas, appreciate the input. Wondering if I should expect to replace the rubber fill tank hoses as well. I guess inspection will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Thanks fellas, appreciate the input. Wondering if I should expect to replace the rubber fill tank hoses as well. I guess inspection will tell. hoses are reasonable and yes if you can get them replace them. save the old ones for spares if you are frugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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