Retrofitting the 33 gallon tank

[MaxCarnage]

@Rammit

I'll take his info too please. Does he just ship out the mount, and then you have to have someone weld it on?

 

[2020Big4x4Horn]

I know he’s very busy and works a lot. Usually pretty good at responding though. Let me know if your interested and I will help if j can

Will do soon. I've got issues with a hose that is labeled with the correct part number, but its the wrong part.

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[Tellsch]

Yes, he makes the part ready to install. You have to remove the in floor storage on the driver's side for install. Part of the bracket gets welded to the frame rail there and the other part gets welded to that bracket near the drive shaft.

 

[MaxCarnage]

Yes, he makes the part ready to install. You have to remove the in floor storage on the driver's side for install. Part of the bracket gets welded to the frame rail there and the other part gets welded to that bracket near the drive shaft.

Okay thanks. I looked under my truck. What floor storage are you talking about? That a Rambox thing? I don't have that.

 

[Tellsch]

This one, inside the truck, driver's side rear. You need to remove that for install.

 

[MaxCarnage]

This one, inside the truck, driver's side rear. You need to remove that for install.

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Great, thanks. Once I get the dealer to install the 33 gallon tank I'll look into this extra strap and see if I can get someone to weld it in. I appreciate the info. Wishing I had gotten the 33 gallon tank to start with! First pick up, hard lesson learned!

 

[MaxCarnage]

@Tellsch

Do you know if this can be done with the new 33 gallon tank already installed?

If someone can take a picture of the bracket or point me to it, if it's buried somewhere in here, lol

 

[Tellsch]

Yes, you can install without dropping the tank. There may be easier ways to do the bracket with the tank out, but I don't have the fabrication equipment.

Pics: https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/retrofitting-the-33-gallon-tank.1621/post-313020

 

[MaxCarnage]

Yes, you can install without dropping the tank. There may be easier ways to do the bracket with the tank out, but I don't have the fabrication equipment.

Pics: https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/retrofitting-the-33-gallon-tank.1621/post-313020

I see the part that gets welded to the frame. Is that the only part attached to the truck? The part by the driveshaft looks welded to itself, but not to what appears to be the underside of the pick up box.

 

[Tellsch]

Correct, the part that connects to the frame rail is the only part welded to the truck. The other piece gets welded to the other side of that bracket. It is way overkill for the weight it supports, but better overkill than not enough!

 

[MaxCarnage]

Correct, the part that connects to the frame rail is the only part welded to the truck. The other piece gets welded to the other side of that bracket. It is way overkill for the weight it supports, but better overkill than not enough!

Yeah looks like it's well supported. I assume I'll need to order the 3rd bracket and bolt for this, as I assume the custom bracket doesn't come with that? Thanks very much for the help! I appreciate it!

 

[Tellsch]

Yes, you need the factory 3rd bracket, not the nut though. I would talk to Bobbie first, he mentioned he would get it, but I had already bought it. I ended up shipping it to him as he needs it in person to mock it up.

 

[dts828]

Since some folks are running without the third bracket without any issues. I wonder if just changing or adding the 33 gallon skid plate with some sort of spacer /block between the tank and skid plate would be sufficient. From what I remember the skid plate should be strong enough to support the addition weight without flexing. Perhaps another option????

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[Rammit]

@Rammit Could you provide the contact information for your friend who made the mount? I'm interested in getting one as well. Also, did he use the tank installed to figure out the placement and then removed the tank to weld it?

Thanks!

He is located in SE Michigan. Someone from Flint is driving down this weekend for him to install. If you are in a reasonable driving area, he can install. It is definitely easier to install with the tank out but can be done with it in. He did mine with it in. If the tank is in, the mount needs to be welded in in two pieces. He can explain it all to you. I would recommend leaving the tank out.

 

[Rammit]

Yes, you need the factory 3rd bracket, not the nut though. I would talk to Bobbie first, he mentioned he would get it, but I had already bought it. I ended up shipping it to him as he needs it in person to mock it up.

Now that he’s done a few, he won’t need the bracket to fab. We didn’t take many measurements when he did mine. Now that there seems to be a demand for this, he now has a template.

 

[MaxCarnage]

@Rammit

Can you please PM me his info as well. Thanks!

 

[Rammit]

@Rammit

Can you please PM me his info as well. Thanks!

Just sent you a pm

 

[underwatercustoms]

I highlighted two parts that share the same part number. Do you know the correct part number? Look like the skid plate is the wrong one. Also after a search online I'm finding that the 33 gallon tank is part number 68408875AE and also listed as 68408876AE.

Just wanting to verify parts before I order everything. This was on a crew cab too correct?

Thanks

I came up with this for the trucks that dont have the provision for the third forward stap for the 33 gallon tanks. It can be installed after the tank is in place

 

[Biesty]

Since some folks are running without the third bracket without any issues. I wonder if just changing or adding the 33 gallon skid plate with some sort of spacer /block between the tank and skid plate would be sufficient. From what I remember the skid plate should be strong enough to support the addition weight without flexing. Perhaps another option????

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No I would not recommend this. I just swapped out my 26 gallon tank for the 33 gallon tank and swapped my skid plate for the 33 gallon skid plate as well. The 33 gallon plate bolts up the same as the 26 gallon tank. there were no additional mounts to support the extra length. The plate is pretty flimsy under that section and would definitely not support any extra weight.

With that said, I cannot imagine the extra strap being needed for support purposes. I bolted mine up with the two straps initially. I could not budge the tank much more than 1/4 inch or so at that point. I also filled it full and it had no measurable difference either. I ultimately did bolt up the third strap but I wanted to test prior to see if it was really needed. Now if you ever got T-Boned on the drivers side its possible the extra strap would help keep it in place but I do not believe it is necessary at all to support any weight.

 

[dts828]

No I would not recommend this. I just swapped out my 26 gallon tank for the 33 gallon tank and swapped my skid plate for the 33 gallon skid plate as well. The 33 gallon plate bolts up the same as the 26 gallon tank. there were no additional mounts to support the extra length. The plate is pretty flimsy under that section and would definitely not support any extra weight.

With that said, I cannot imagine the extra strap being needed for support purposes. I bolted mine up with the two straps initially. I could not budge the tank much more than 1/4 inch or so at that point. I also filled it full and it had no measurable difference either. I ultimately did bolt up the third strap but I wanted to test prior to see if it was really needed. Now if you ever got T-Boned on the drivers side its possible the extra strap would help keep it in place but I do not believe it is necessary at all to support any weight.

Good info!!!

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