[dogboy2]

The FSM shows a skid plate on the gas tank in the exploded parts drawing but when I looked under our '60, NO SKID PLATE???

Thought Toyota may have forgotten to put it back on when they did the gas tank recall repair, but when I poked my head under a couple of other '60's I found the same thing: no skid plate, just the bare tank "protected" by the spare tire.

Was this a non-U.S. spec component? Now that the spare is mounted on the rear bumper, I'm looking for some tank armour.

-dogboy- '87 FJ60

[Spike Strip]

This is an old thread, but I'm reanimating for the same question --

Anybody know?

Mine is without a Gas Tank Skid, too.

[smkymntn]

mine 2

[Joe_E]

I believe the illustration on page BO-116 is somewhat deceiving if that's what you are looking at.
The part is described as "fuel tank protector". If you look at the shape, there's no way it would fit between the straps and the tank as it isn't even close to resembling the contour of the tank.
I believe that part is actually the small plate that is to the pass. side of the tank that protects the lines that go to the Fuel Evaporator Seperator.
Of course I could be wrong.

Specter's illustration is better and shows it in the right context.

[Wile E Coyote]

I'd like to meet the guy that succeeds in popping a stock 60 series gas tank due to trail damage. I feel it's a one-in-a-million scenerio, due to the height difference from the rear pumkin and the bottom of the tank.

[Spike Strip]

Yeah, Joe - E, I thought the same thing... But if you look lower on SOR's page, they also list as # "18" a skid for the 80 series that's clearly a tank skid plate...

But I believe you're right, the one in the illustration is the small plate that covers the filler tube and evap fittings.

In the FSM, page BO-116, it's much clearer why it's confusing. That's why the original poster asked if there's a non-USA spec skid.

I'm going to Specter tomorrow for some stuff, I'll ask Marv (if he's around) and post what he says.

Oddly enough, the EPC also shows the plate, looking like it goes between the tank and the holding straps, but does not list a part #...

Maybe somebody with microfiche...?

S.

[Joe_E]

Yeah, if anyone knows Specter should.

[lehiguy]

That is most deffinitely NOT a skid plate. It covers up the filler hose and evap junk as has been stated. I had to remove mine for some repairs in that area, so I recognize it.

[Front Range 4x4]

You're right lehiguy, mine's sitting in the garage at the moment.

[CardinalFJ60]

that is definitely the evap stuff cover. On my first fj60, it totally rusted out...

AFAIK, there is no gas tank skid plate.

[Spike Strip]

Does anybody make one? The spare is going on the Kaymar, so it kind of leaves the tank somewhat exposed, now...

[D'Animal]

Originally Posted by Spike Strip

Does anybody make one? The spare is going on the Kaymar, so it kind of leaves the tank somewhat exposed, now...

Sit in a lawn chair directly behind your 60. Have the bottom of your bumper at eye level.

Now explain to me how you will get anything to rupture that fuel tank. It sits on top of the frame and below the body.

If you got it hung up on a rock, you will be so fawked you would need to remove your Kaymart bumper or have a crane lift your rig.

[Spike Strip]

LOL -- Dan, I've been sitting in a lawn chair, behind the 60, since last August, dreaming of the day when it's done! How'd you know when the wife says 'assume the position' that's where I go... ??

I suppose you're right -- And if I rupture it, somewhere in Mid-California, you gonna come get me?

S.

[D'Animal]

I got a tow rig.

Originally Posted by Spike Strip

LOL -- Dan, I've been sitting in a lawn chair, behind the 60, since last August, dreaming of the day when it's done! How'd you know when the wife says 'assume the position' that's where I go... ??

I suppose you're right -- And if I rupture it, somewhere in Mid-California, you gonna come get me?

S.

[Wile E Coyote]

Originally Posted by D'Animal

I got a tow rig.

Yes you do. A mighty one at that. However, no crane needed, just a tall hi-lift would do just fine.

To tie together what Dan and I are saying:
Most times (let's say 94%) the rear end doesn't clear an obstacle, it will hit the bumper, quarters, or even frame rails, right?
Well, if there was a rock projection narrow enough to fit in the pocket formed by the frame rails and the rear bumper, thus aiming for the tank, whats to stop it? Well, the height of the pumpkin dictates just how tall of a projection you can get the rear axle over. This limits the height of intrusion toward the tank in another 4% of the time. Adding to that, just leaving the spare tire crossmember in place should cover those freaky 1% rocks, I feel there's money, time, and weight better used elsewhere.

Now change up to an oversized long range tank, and I'd throw all of my gibberish out the window. Betta skid that sucka if it's a wheeling rig!
Edit: I'll conceed that a very tall tired rig, dropped off a tall ledge, or over a knife-edged and pointed rock ridge, then a guy could start to get nervous about damaging his stock tank sans spare tire.