2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission LOL My rear tank hanger just broke.

[Stixx]

What in the heck!!!!!!!!



I ran into a gas station to grab some stuff, came back out and noticed the hanger hanging.

15 mins before that I looked in that area and it wasnt broke.



It broke right where it 90's to the hole towards the driveline.



Now should I weld it or buy a new one?

The hangers seems a bit thin to weld it. But it might save a buck or 2.

 

[SEmerson]

Mine just broke a few weeks ago. I think it was only $12 or so.

 

[Got Smoke?]

Originally posted by Stixx

What in the heck!!!!!!!!



I ran into a gas station to grab some stuff, came back out and noticed the hanger hanging.

15 mins before that I looked in that area and it wasnt broke.



It broke right where it 90's to the hole towards the driveline.



Now should I weld it or buy a new one?

The hangers seems a bit thin to weld it. But it might save a buck or 2.

You think that's bad... .



One week was at school looking at something under the rear of the truck, and happen to notice the spare seemed to have never touched asphalt and I thought that was weird being the 3rd owner.



THE VERY NEXT WEEK I was back under the truck looking at something at school and NO SPARE! :--) :--) #@$%!



Famous cable fray got to it it appeared because it wasn't lowered and there was no way to get cutters in there w/o lowering it. :{

 

[moparguy]

Stixx, here's my experience.



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=57174



The repair is doing fine and I believe the weld repair is much better than a new spot welded strap would be.

 

[J DeMaio]

Hi:



I'd fix it. My rear one broke and we just ended up cleaning it and welding it. I went to the dealer to check on a new one: they had to order it and it was $60-$70 for the one:--) I just about fell on the floor, with that price our only option is to fix them. I know of many people in my area who have had this happen to them. The one guys tank completely fell off when he was driving through the field.



John

 

[PUMPERDUDE]

How about that 5 star engineering. I dont think I've ever heard of fuel tank straps breaking. You think this area would be off limits to skimping. I wonder how many nickels they saved by spot welding instead of a full weld. This will probably be yet another recall at the end of a looong list of recalls. Oh well,Its just one more thing on this truck that needs bombing