The Bed Tilt Method of Accessing Your Fuel Tank

[@justaguy4real]

10:20 that strap hanging there is the ground strap/wire. For everyone out there, don't make my mistake. I had my pump go bad in freezing weather. On top of which I was traveling to a dif state. So I did all the work in AutoZone parking lot laying in the snow and freezing weather. So before putting truck bed back on and reinstalling, of course I'd test it. But didn't work and I went thru about 4 brand new pumps, including having to rewire a couple. It was super bowl Sunday and I was late, I was fkn pissed- of all days it had to be. Finally a guy passing by asked me "if I had the ground connected" to the bed frame or panel by gas nozzle. Nope. Totally didn't realize I needed it connected. I thought it was for electrical surge protector. Started right up. Just a simple wire coming from an area I didn't think important caused me so much grief. So don't forget about it and be sure to connect the ground wire. In Silverado the wire that comes by the gas inlet tube.

[@denisedaniels9841]

😮😊

[@percybaldwin2237]

Thankyou. I am 68 and this will be a bunch easier than dropping the tank.

[@billg6166]

I'm 68 and I went to Harbor Frieght and got a chain hoist, load leveller and chains and used them to lift the bed off. I had to to cut the tops of the bed bolts with a grinder, but they are supposed to be replaced even if you can screw them out. I put a landscape time across two joists in my garage to mount the hoist.

[@billg6166]

That was on a '98 F150

[@smoky1204]

I’ve seen 4 videos so far ( I’ve done four trucks) three bed removal and one drip tank. Removing bed is a lot easier n better because you get to check all your fuel/ brake lines, pressure wash the frame, paint if need to, and lubricate as well. But my reason for my text is that not one video says to disconnect your battery cables ( not good), years back two men were replacing a fuel pump and did not disconnect their battery, explosion followed when a hot wire from a taillight made a spark and sent one to hospital the other one injured as well. Burned n the vehicle was totaled plus damage to the garage.

[@James_R_]

It's so nice to be able to get this done in a timely fashion without asking someone to help you lift the bed.

[@Mark-cq9nq]

Works for me. Lifted the bed in about 30 minutes.

[@buddylopez5391]

Liffting the bed is a good method especially if there is full tank of gas the issue with this is the retainer that hold the fuel pump in the tank it's very difficult to compress the new gasket seal because you can't get enough down ward pressue on the retainer to get it in postion.

[@philbetthauser9547]

It's great to see the group taking off so well . Cal tracks work great. Just make sure you weld the axle tubes to the pumpkin. I found out the hard way. Lol

[@LowbuckLS]

Phil Betthauser thanks for the tip, I wouldn’t have thought of that, probably good to weld the tubes even before I get the Caltracs. Thanks for being a part of the group too!

[@philbetthauser9547]

@@LowbuckLS I spun the pumpkin on the axle tubes on a 10 bolt in a f body. It did a bit of damage lol. I look forward to seeing the group grow 👍

[@LowbuckLS]

Phil Betthauser yeah I can see how that could make a mess I’ll probably be welding those up soon

[@grndiesel]

Brilliant! I'm going to try this on my ford.

[@cecilsabourin9462]

Don,t know if I,d jack up the box by lifting on the wheel well though . This can be a weak spot ,as well as corrosion wise ? Maybe install , all ,the bed bolts too .

[@ericc.3956]

Cherry picker works well also.

[@jamesdock112]

Did this to my truck also, 2 welded nuts spun in circles ,so I used 2 - 6 inch long drills 1/8 inch & 1/4 drilled next to the bolt washer on a 30 degree angle, toward center of bolt inside of frame, then I stuck a 1/4 bolt through frame and was able to remove bolt without nut spinning, reverse this procedure to install and nut plate is re - useable. "Spark free procedure"

[@ChrisThacker-y4d]

What year was this done on?

[@LowbuckLS]

The truck is a 2000 model year

[@sbranham86]

What’s the sensor to the left of the filler neck?

[@Jesusfreak39]

thanks for fb group you made i ask to join to

[@steveirvine-mj1gf]

The best and easiest way is to cut a small hole in the bed and then put a cover over it.

[@reedmazellan5624]

How long do you think with this method would it take to replace the pump from start to finish

[@JamesLoper-t5h]

Will this method work on a dodge ram 1500

[@coffinsnail6930]

This only works on a truck with a straight bumper, mine is bent around the corner for like a foot and i can only lift it about a foot then the bumper hits the bed.

[@JgOzzo-kh1sp]

Much easier 👍

[@neilhansen49]

Super bloody cool Thanks so much

[@DaleHarris-sl3ci]

I need to see how to remove the plastic fuel lines and replace them. Or the first 4 ft or so.

[@felipeg7565]

What are those to connectors you disconnected on the rear of the truck

[@jeffro221]

Power to tail lights.

[@OsirisNeits]

That panel is a power distribution block. 1 plug comes from the front of the truck, then each tail light module and the trailer plug each plug into it to get their power.

[@rm742]

Another one here mine works but the gas guage dont so ill be doing mine this way, they want 900 bucks to change mine.

[@lukedoves]

almost 97k in the facebook group now lol

[@ScreamingEagleFTW]

arent you going to finish the video and show how you made it safe?

[@wallytverstol8627]

i HAVE THE NEW BODY STYLE SILVERADO SO I WILL TRY THAT IF IT IS NOT TOO RUSTY. I LIVE IN NOIRTHERN MNESOTA

[@eddylee587]

Awesome man! Thx

[@is.gdhell-oo2ru]

Ty for sharing

[@kellismith4329]

Change the rear brakeline while you’re in there

[@1989GTADRIVER]

Great stuff! Thx a lot

[@CoachQ773]

I need help with this

[@terrywade6703]

I need help with this. I have a Chevy Colorado 2015 driver a while it cut off but when they get cool off, it’ll start back up again. Could it be the fuel pump?

[@terrywade6703]

Send me some more information about the 2015 Chevy Colorado

[@Jesusfreak39]

i have 2000 chevy 1500 4.8 vortex with 4l60e trans too my first gear works 2nd want shift so im gonna be rebuilding it asap

[@KINGSTONSPRIDE]

3:29

[@major0888]

I help me so much

[@thewrench_]

Thanks for the follow on instagram! Thanks

[@LowbuckLS]

Steve Tingey you’re welcome sir, thanks for commenting

[@mfwebpea2935]

Took grinder to truck bed easy access

[@lynxsdcat2873]

Dude!!!!! You talk to much!!!!! Chez

[@yeaok746]

Great vid thank you!