Gas tank replacement

[Gottabdcheese]

Anyone replaced the gas tank? Found my 26gallon tank had been drilled out. Crazy what people will do.
Trying to figure what the replacement cost would be and if this is something I’d want to tackle myself.
Truck is still pretty new 4,500 gallons so not really interested in plugging or repairing the hole. It’s 3/4 big, would rather replace and not have to worry about leaking down the road.

 

[Gottabdcheese]

 

[yakalong]

How did you get that size hole in the tanks?

 

[Gottabdcheese]

How did you get that size hole in the tanks?

The thieves used a hole saw bit. They left their drill behind so at least they won’t be stealing anyone else’s gas.

 

[Glenn54]

That stinks. Thiefs did that at a nearby boat ramp in our area a few years ago. Plent of trucks parked close together. Sorry this happened to you.

 

[Punishher7]

That’s insane. Maybe give your insurance company a call?


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[Gottabdcheese]

That’s insane. Maybe give your insurance company a call?


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Insurance covers this under vandalism. My next decision is where to get it fixed. I would lean towards the dealer since I assume they are better trained to handle this type of repair. But if I go through the insurance body shop it comes with a lifetime guarantee.

 

[Punishher7]

Insurance covers this under vandalism. My next decision is where to get it fixed. I would lean towards the dealer since I assume they are better trained to handle this type of repair. But if I go through the insurance body shop it comes with a lifetime guarantee.

It’s really not too complicated of job. I’d go with the shop your ins wants due to the lifetime guarantee.


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[yakalong]

That does suck! However, like stated above that shouldn't be to difficult of a job for most shops. So take it to the one you trust.