Yes, the bed is much easier, just takes two strong guys or three weak ones.
I also highly recommend this when doing rear suspension work.
Mark Kuzia
flyboy01@mediaone.net
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph "Fastdak"
~360ci, 5-spd, 8 3/4 rear / 3.90-SG
1994 Dakota 15.36 @ 91.56 mph
~318ci, 5-spd, 3.90 LS (bone stock, no mods)
----- Original Message -----
From: "greg conner" <dodgeboy93@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 8:33 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: fuel pump dilemma....
>
> did you notice the wires and tubes are only long enough to reattach when
the
> tank is bolted back in? Therefore you are working blind to get things
> attached right and need to be a contortionist. with the bed off
everything
> is sitting right infront of your face, much easier in my opinion.
> Greg Conner
> 1993 RC Dakota Sport
> 3.9L 5speed
> 15.4 @89
>
>
>
> >From: "Kyle Kozubal" <grndak4x4@home.com>
> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> >Subject: DML: Re: fuel pump dilemma....
> >Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 22:04:53 -0500
> >
> > > oh my,not again...mon morning my truck's fuel pump died on me...it
just
> >quit
> > > on me in the middle of the road..thank god i work at a Chrysler
dealer.
> > > Last year i upgraded from a 15 gallon to a 22 gallon tank. and i
bought
> >a
> > > Reman pump.(I was told now i should have gotten a NEW pump.) the shop
> >has
> > > had many problems with comebacks with remans so they stopped selling
> >them
> > > Any way im getting it fixed on Wed. so im getting a new pump for my
> > > ride...ill be doing it at work an have a lift,now,which way would be
> > > easier/quicker...removing it from below or removing the bed from
above??
> > > everyone at work says from below....im lost...
> >
> >Dropping the tank takes a mere 10-15 minutes and you only need to remove
> >two
> >nuts from the bolts which hold the tank straps on. I have heard of people
> >thinking it is alot easier to remove the bed, but I would never go that
> >route........just drop the tank. Spray the tank strap nuts 2-3 times with
> >penetrant lube......makes removal/installation alot easier.
> >Kyle
> >93 Dakota 4x4 V6
> >
>
>
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