Another fuel tank eaten by salt.

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I replaced my fuel tank about 5 years ago because the salt ate it. Here we are again and its leaking all over the garage after this long winter. I think the last tank came from oreillys and im sure its crap metal. I even put POR15 on the tank and it didn't last. Im wondering if the steel skid plates covering the bottom of the fuel tank is collecting salt and rotting it. Im thinking of not putting them back on. Anyone else run with no skid plates on the rear tank?
 
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It's definitely the skid plate collecting not just salt, but rocks, dirt, debris, that grind off the POR15 and allow the salt to eat it.
How about doing a tank in the bed? And eliminating the potential of salt and rot under the bed?
 
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Jesus Freak said:
It's definitely the skid plate collecting not just salt, but rocks, dirt, debris, that grind off the POR15 and allow the salt to eat it.
How about doing a tank in the bed? And eliminating the potential of salt and rot under the bed?
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That could be a option.

Don't know if I want to sacrifice the room. Theres probably some interesting options tho, let's see some bed tanks.
 
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Kinda like the idea of a bed tank. Looking at this company.
 

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Mine came with factory skid plates on the side tank and the rear tank. The side tank is plastic - some came through like that. The rear tank is steel and it developed rust spots serious enough to leak so the skid plate served no protection against corrosion. Treated roads create a mist under a moving vehicle - the mist can get just about everywhere. They cost more but here's a plastic tank that should fit... https://www.gastankdepot.com/4253-plastic-fuel-gas-tank-ford-pickup-19-gallon.html
 
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Greenie said:
Mine came with factory skid plates on the side tank and the rear tank. The side tank is plastic - some came through like that. The rear tank is steel and it developed rust spots serious enough to leak so the skid plate served no protection against corrosion. Treated roads create a mist under a moving vehicle - the mist can get just about everywhere. They cost more but here's a plastic tank that should fit... https://www.gastankdepot.com/4253-plastic-fuel-gas-tank-ford-pickup-19-gallon.html
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Great thanks for the tip. I wondered if they made plastic, im going to go this route.
 
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