Removing truck bed vs dropping fuel tank?

Thought about that. Is that really as dumb as it sounds?
Its a hack solution. Maybe OK on an old beater, but on a nice truck? I wouldn't.

Its also worth considering if the fuel lines have (or don't have) disconnects there in close proximity to the pump where you just cut your hole. Most likely they don't.
 
Its a hack solution. Maybe OK on an old beater, but on a nice truck? I wouldn't.

Its also worth considering if the fuel lines have (or don't have) disconnects there in close proximity to the pump where you just cut your hole. Most likely they don't.
Then you always have water leaking down onto it everytime it rains
 
Its a hack solution. Maybe OK on an old beater, but on a nice truck? I wouldn't.
I disagree.
If you take your time, you could make it look like a factory access panel.
For the patch, I would go to a junkyard and cut a small section from a junker.
Nice straight cuts, file and deburr, caulk and use sheet-metal screws, prime & paint.

But I speak as a retired guy / I have the time.
 
Old 96 F250 back in 2007, removed the bed to install a goose neck hitch, and airbags. On a sloped drive way, alone, using a cherry picker engine hoist. And 4 harbor freight yellow straps. Beds are not very heavy.

I wound never remove a full tank, nor do it under a pickup bed, that so easy comes off. Align bolt holes? You can easily slide it or even pick up one corner.
 
The answer is always remove the bed unless you need a new tank.

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