Welding on Frame with gas tank?

[Recko555]

Hey Guys,

I am working on a '74. I am currently putting a 3 1/2" suspension lift on it. Well I am at the point of welding the shock hoops and rear double mounts on the frame. I was wondering should I drop the gas tanks on my truck before I weld? I don't want to explode or anything like that. Or could I just reroute the gasonline lines and cover the gas tanks with some sort of protection (please give ideas here.) Thanks guys.

Gabe

 

[S_bolt19]

Idealy, yeah, you should drop the tank. It isn't the fuel that will explode it is the fumes. I have had to do welding in a pinch around the tank, due to a full tank, but for your own safety and peace of mind, run the tank out and drop it.

 

[BroncoAddict]

You should not have to drop the tank. I didn't. I covered the gas line i was weldin by with a wet towel. Didn't even have to do that, just watch what your doing. Good luck with the install.

 

[Recko555]

I can always count on Bronco guys to lend a helping hand. Thanks

GAbe

 

[Seabronc]

I can always count on Bronco guys to lend a helping hand. Thanks

GAbe

So what are you going to do since you got both openions. It's your BUTT, I would remove it if I were doing any serious welding close to it, but then that is how I treat my BUTT ) .

Good luck,

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[Recko555]

I called wild horses (bought the susupension system from) and the said one doesn't have to, but it would be better. So it looks like I will probably drop it.

GABe