Gas tank skid

[OTHERBRONCO]

Read through the posts on this but haven't seen any follow up.
Badland and factory equiped broncos with skid plates on gas tank, can factory non skid plate gas tank reatiner straps be added to skid plate equipped broncos and then re installed skid?
Will the strap put pressure on tank with the skid plate pushing against it?
I would like to be able to remove plate to repair and clean debris out more easily.
I know im not the first to think this way, Im I giong to be the first to try to make this work? Im aware that the skid holds the tank up so no need to discuss that here hower, pic's and info woud be great. I am fine with factory skid and it will be getting some extra support added im not interested in buying a aftermarket skid howerver if you have info on fitment of aftermarket skids I am interested. This is for my personal rig am not looking to rip off someone elses design for profit.
Lets get this sorted out!

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[fordbroncowildtrak2023]

I don't know the answer but this would be a nice to have. I now have experience strapping the tank before dropping the skid, and while not incredibly difficult, is a PITA that could be avoided. My gas tank skid was full of rocks and dirt.

 

[OTHERBRONCO]

I don't know the answer but this would be a nice to have. I now have experience strapping the tank before dropping the skid, and while not incredibly difficult, is a PITA that could be avoided. My gas tank skid was full of rocks and dirt.

Exactly, wonder how long it would take a sharp rock to rub through? Probably not likely but who knows.

 

[Ducati1098]

can factory non skid plate gas tank reatiner straps be added to skid plate equipped broncos and then re installed skid?

No. There isn't enough room for a strap between the skid plate and the tank. You may be able to make something work, like potentially shimming the skid down after installing the strap, but the skid would obviously hang down lower

 

[da_jokker]

Jcr has a video of how to install their skid plate. It shows how to remove the stock skid first...so pretty sure it can be done. They use ratchet straps.

 

[OTHERBRONCO]

Jcr has a video of how to install their skid plate. It shows how to remove the stock skid first...so pretty sure it can be done. They use ratchet straps.

Yep I have watched those and read about how to remove it. I just wanted to eliminate the need to ratchet strap and just be able to remove bolts and drop skid. I may add somthing (spacer?) as mentioned above to have both. I will be removing the factory one soon and adding some uhmw to the bottom. I have already built a nice skid to protect trans pan and frame arms (2.7l) covered with uhmw material and am impressed whth how easy it slides over things when contact is made.

 

[kodiakisland]

Seems adding straps would increase the space between skid and tank, and increase the chance of something lodging in there to rub. Turning a non problem into a potential problem. It’s just not something I’m worried about.

 

[Freebird32]

I installed tank skid from ASFIR and it went on over existing tank straps. It was easy. i had only a few gallons of fuel in tank when i installed. You could look at their install video if it helps.

 

[da_jokker]

I have yet to toss my old straps because I'm worried at some point I may have to remove my tank skid and revert back to "factory" (for example fuel pump goes out so I have to take it in for warranty).

Sounds like hanging on to them is a good idea

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