Fuel tank removal

Tiny
JUSTIN DUNN
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  • 2004 GMC SONOMA
  • 4.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 1,600,000 MILES
Truck listed above is a crew cab. I am trying to remove the fuel tank, I have the straps undone and there is a support that still holds it up. I'm worried the bolts will snap and wont be able to use support any more. Any ideas if I have to remove that to remove tank?
Monday, December 9th, 2019 AT 3:49 PM

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Tiny
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Here is the process on how to remove the tank for your vehicle. Let me know if you still have questions. Thanks
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Monday, December 9th, 2019 AT 7:39 PM
Tiny
JUSTIN DUNN
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I have the straps all undone now its seems like crossmember has to come off or is there another way it's what you guys show as front strap
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Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 AT 10:37 AM
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JUSTIN DUNN
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I got the same answer how do you remove cross member
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Thursday, December 12th, 2019 AT 11:04 AM
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KEN L
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We have this truck in the shop right now and are doing the job a video will soon be ready for you to view.
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Thursday, December 12th, 2019 AT 11:06 AM
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JUSTIN DUNN
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Thank you look forward to it, where will I see video?
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Thursday, December 12th, 2019 AT 12:53 PM
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KEN L
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On our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/2carpros
I will post it when completed.
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Thursday, December 12th, 2019 AT 2:52 PM
Tiny
JUSTIN DUNN
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Do you have any idea as to when that will be?
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Saturday, December 14th, 2019 AT 7:44 AM
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KEN L
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Later next week, its being done now.
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Monday, December 16th, 2019 AT 11:42 AM
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KEN L
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I think the bolts you are looking for on are the frame adjacent to the tank.
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Monday, December 16th, 2019 AT 11:42 AM
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JUSTIN DUNN
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Yea is there 3 or 4 because the one goes to the shackles and don't want leaf spring to fall. Also I am doing it on the ground so not much room.
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Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 AT 7:06 AM
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KEN L
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The guides danny uploaded look very complete the tank came down no problem today so I'm not sure what doing on for you. Can you take more picture to help us see what's going on or a video? Upload both in your response.
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Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 AT 12:02 PM
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KEN L
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Sorry it took awhile. here is the video:

https://youtu.be/bCcueO4ALxQ

Let me know what happens.
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Saturday, January 11th, 2020 AT 1:49 PM

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