1985 Long bed to short bed. Whats really needed. Just brake lines?

[69Tom]

I asked the same question and didn't really get a response.

I was under the impression that if you had a 20 gal tank, you would also have to change it to the 16 gal tank, but don't quote me on that.

[kipps]

Originally Posted by 69Tom

I asked the same question and didn't really get a response.

I was under the impression that if you had a 20 gal tank, you would also have to change it to the 16 gal tank, but don't quote me on that.

Yes. Most long beds had 20 gallon tanks. Some of them got 16 gallon tanks instead. A 20 gallon tank will not fit in a shortbed truck.

If you have a 20 gallon tank, you'll need a 16 gallon tank to take its place. The tank brackets can be reused, but you'll likely want new mounting bolts. If you're buying a new tank, go ahead and buy a new sender unit to go with it. The fuel filler hose and/or neck needs to be changed. I don't know about the fuel lines.

[NASTY-LSX]

Guess Ill find out when I pull the bed. I will be doing a series of videos on this.
Not one long one. Worse case, I will pick up a Tanks inc tank.

[dagnabbitt]

Originally Posted by NASTY-LSX

Guess Ill find out when I pull the bed. I will be doing a series of videos on this.
Not one long one. Worse case, I will pick up a Tanks inc tank.

Just my recommendation, but do yourself a favour and get two 16 gal tanks, and get a switch for your dash and whatnot. Might as well, since you have access to everything. My SWB has only one tank and I can't take a relatively short roadtrip without stopping once or twice to fill.

[Bloodhound]

Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

Just my recommendation, but do yourself a favour and get two 16 gal tanks, and get a switch for your dash and whatnot. Might as well, since you have access to everything. My SWB has only one tank and I can't take a relatively short roadtrip without stopping once or twice to fill.

Or while the bed is off convert to a rear mount 31 gallon Blazer thank and ditch the side tanks and switching.

[The Liberace]

hatzie can help you with your parking brake cable .

[NASTY-LSX]

Originally Posted by Bloodhound

Or while the bed is off convert to a rear mount 31 gallon Blazer thank and ditch the side tanks and switching.

Yes sir, going with a https://fueltankparts.com/collection...0-in-tank-pump