Fuel Tank Strap Bolt Stripped

Fuel Tank Strap Bolt Stripped

12-05-2008, 05:54 PM

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Dave M

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Fuel Tank Strap Bolt Stripped

A while back I was removing my fuel tank (97 3500 dually LB 4x4) to replace the sending unit. One of the fuel tank strap nuts would not tighten up but would feel like it was loose on the bolt after it was a few threads tight. I swapped nuts and it appears I have bad threads on this one stud/bolt. Anyone know if this bolt/stud can be removed or have any suggestions on how to repair this.

I finally got my goosenck ball...which had stripped threads...out of my bed so I can now remove my bed to repair this problem. I have not removed the bed yet but figure if I need to remove the bed or jack it up a little to get to this stud. Can I replace or repair this stud?

Thanks for any info or ideas.

Dave

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97 3500 Dually, 4x4, CC LB, ranch hand frt, NV4500, AFE Stage 1, TST tab kdp, CaT MIA, MBRP T409 4" Exhaust, "SS ADJ TB, DSS, PSC 3 turn", DiPricol EGT (pre-turbo) and 0-60 Boost 3 gage A-Pillar, Bilstein Shocks 2549-2550, two RS5404 Steering Stabilizers, SBC MU 13-1.25 Con O clutch, 220k miles

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