Building Rock Sliders and Relocating Fuel Tank for Off-Road Chevy Truck

TLDRIn this video, we tackle the challenge of building rock sliders and relocating the fuel tank for our off-road Chevy truck. The original saddle gas tanks are in the way of the rock sliders, so we decide to move the fuel tank to the bed of the truck. We fabricate a new fuel cell that is larger and more durable. With expert help, we bend and weld the steel and add baffles to the fuel tank for better stability. Finally, we weld the top lid of the fuel tank in place and complete the project.

Key insights

🚚The original saddle gas tanks of the Chevy truck were in the way of the rock sliders, necessitating the relocation of the fuel tank.

🛠️We fabricate a new fuel cell for the truck, designed to hold 25 to 30 gallons, twice the size of the original saddle tanks.

🧰Expert help is sought from Flog to bend and weld the steel for the fuel tank, ensuring quality and durability.

🔥Baffles are added to the fuel tank to improve stability and prevent the fuel from sloshing back and forth during off-roading.

🎨The top lid of the fuel tank is welded in place, completing the fabrication of the fuel tank and making it ready for installation in the truck.

Q&A

Why did you decide to relocate the fuel tank?

—The original saddle gas tanks were in the way of the rock sliders, so we had to move the fuel tank to create space for them.

How large is the new fuel cell?

—The new fuel cell is designed to hold 25 to 30 gallons, which is twice the size of the original saddle tanks.

Did you receive any help with the fabrication?

—Yes, we sought expert help from Flog to bend and weld the steel for the fuel tank, ensuring high quality and durability.

Why are baffles added to the fuel tank?

—Baffles are added to improve stability and prevent the fuel from sloshing back and forth during off-road driving.

What is the final step in completing the fuel tank?

—The final step is welding the top lid of the fuel tank in place, which completes the fabrication and makes it ready for installation in the truck.

Timestamped Summary

00:03Introduction and overview of the project: building rock sliders and relocating the fuel tank for an off-road Chevy truck.

00:08Explanation of the problem: the original saddle gas tanks are in the way of the rock sliders.

00:16Decision to relocate the fuel tank to the bed of the truck.

00:24Description of the new fuel cell that will be fabricated, designed to hold 25 to 30 gallons.

03:30Expert help from Flog to bend and weld the steel for the fuel tank.

06:30Addition of baffles to the fuel tank to improve stability.

09:10Welding the top lid of the fuel tank in place to complete the fabrication.

11:40Testing and evaluation of the fuel tank before installation in the truck.

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