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Bud Built Gas Skid -Help-

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Explor, Sep 6, 2014.

  1. Sep 6, 2014 at 6:58 PM
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    Explor

    Explor [OP] Don’t take the trip ... let the trip take you

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    I received my Bud Built Gas Tank Skid today and noticed that they only sent 1 gas tank strap ?
    I'm thinking there should be 2 ?
    The skid plate has holes for both straps , but only 1 came (with the threaded studs)
    If I only need 1 strap .... Which one do I use ?
    Closest to rear bumper (rear) or the front strap ?
    Did Bud Built forget a strap ?
    Do I need to modify one of my straps ? IE : drill holes and add bolts ?
    I looked at one thread on install , but the guy modified both of his straps ... He didn't order new straps .

    Thanks in advance for your time in helping here : )
     
  2. Sep 7, 2014 at 12:35 PM
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    Explor [OP] Don’t take the trip ... let the trip take you

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    I guess I'm on my own ?
    I Por15d it today , and put the gas tank bracket on that was provided (What a Bugger That Is)
    The bracket was for the rear support , and I'm beginning to think the forward gas tank bracket is not needed in all cases ? Because the front of the skid mounts to a crossmember.
    I'm gonna keep this thread going by talking to myself ! Insane in the Membrane ....
    I can also say ... Without any sarcasm whatsoever ...That I'm sitting around waiting for paint to dry ... This is a very exciting day !! ...... Not
     
  3. Sep 7, 2014 at 1:53 PM
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    lol:cheers:
     
  4. Sep 7, 2014 at 1:58 PM
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    Why not email / call budbuilt for a definitive answer instead of speculation and hope that a member here that has a budbuilt chimes in?
     
  5. Sep 7, 2014 at 6:03 PM
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    Explor

    Explor [OP] Don’t take the trip ... let the trip take you

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    I do have a call into Bud .... Didn't feel like wasting some great weather and free time .... So instead of waiting till Monday sometime ...? I forged ahead and it I don't believe the front strap has to be bolted ... I got it installed and found it to pretty darn Stout ... I'm happy : )
    If Bud says otherwise ... Like inform me that I'm wrong .... Possibility ... But I doubt it , I will correct it ... Easier the 2nd time ! Hahaha !
    It's a bit of a bitch doing it by yourself ... Ingenuity helps ... I got it !
    I wish you guys hadn't nudged in on the conversation I was having with myself ... It was all starting to make sense to me .... I actually started thinking that I'm a fairly intelligent guy .... Possibility I could be wrong ... But I doubt it !
    Bwahahahahahahahahaha !!!
     

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