2004 lx470 usa. 136k.
i'm in the process of replacing the factory skid plate. i have the old skid plate off the vehicle. the straps are disconnected on the driveshaft side of the tank. the tank is supported with 1" webbing slung over both frame rails. the tank is all but empty, maybe half a gallon remains. i could install the new skid now, but the original straps have seen better days. i have new straps painted and ready. the problem is- i don't see a way to remove the rear strap bracket's 14mm bolt without removing the fuel tank. i'm speaking of the rear fuel tank strap bracket holding the strap pin which is located along the frame rail. is it possible to shift the tank over without damaging any of the lines on top of the tank, to get a socket up in there??? even then, it will be tricky.
if i gotta drop the tank, i may leave the old straps in there til spring rolls around. archery season is here
i've searched the forum, youtube, and my service manual. aside from a parts schematic, i haven't found anything useful.
i'm in the process of replacing the factory skid plate. i have the old skid plate off the vehicle. the straps are disconnected on the driveshaft side of the tank. the tank is supported with 1" webbing slung over both frame rails. the tank is all but empty, maybe half a gallon remains. i could install the new skid now, but the original straps have seen better days. i have new straps painted and ready. the problem is- i don't see a way to remove the rear strap bracket's 14mm bolt without removing the fuel tank. i'm speaking of the rear fuel tank strap bracket holding the strap pin which is located along the frame rail. is it possible to shift the tank over without damaging any of the lines on top of the tank, to get a socket up in there??? even then, it will be tricky.
if i gotta drop the tank, i may leave the old straps in there til spring rolls around. archery season is here
i've searched the forum, youtube, and my service manual. aside from a parts schematic, i haven't found anything useful.