Gas tank pad locations? (6 Viewers)

[VA Mountain FJ40]

It’s about time for Jolene the 68 to get her gas tank back in. I’m having brain farts, though, and can’t remember or find a reference to exactly where the four buffer pads are positioned in the gas tank well. You know, the ones that prevent metal to metal contact between the tank and the well.

Can someone who remembers the locations mark up the attached tank well picture to show where the fresh set of pads should go? I’d be grateful.

The tank, with new pads, new tank drain crush washer, and tank well grommet from SOR waiting for installation. Y’all help me with where to put those four pads in the tank well, if you can…

Chip
VA Mountain FJ40

 

[Augustiron]

Gas Tank Pads | IH8MUD.com Forum | Toyota, Lexus & Off-Road Community Discussions Gas Tank Pads - https://share.google/hfD55Gt8RqUC8qSKZ

 

[VA Mountain FJ40]

Thanks for the link. I found what I needed. See the pic below. That’s not my tub, but it does show where the original gas tank pad placements were.

It’s not rocket surgery. I think as long as you aren’t blocking the ventilation / drain channels, anything that cushions the tank without impeding flow is going to work. The upper straps when attached should hold the tank snugly enough to keep wiggles and vibration away.

I’ll post the pics of my gas tank installation on my build thread in a day or two. Also, thanks to Augustiron for the handy link to the thread with my answer.
-Chip

 

[Augustiron]

I think the important thing to note is that it goes on the sides of the tank and not on the bottom flat part