spring relocation= gas tank rub? How to fix!

[swest]

Im new to all this but not new to fabricating. Got my kit and started taking a look underneath on what has to go etc.... Noticed that the passenger side gas tank side will rub against the leaf pack. How to you fix this? Not doing a fuel cell.

Any help would be great tahnks!

Cheers
Steven

 

[66cuda]

The kit is not supposed to go INSIDE the rails...it is supposed to go on top of them = NO rub

 

[sixpakmopar]

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=124048
just got finished with mine this is how it goes

 

[swest]

seems tho im really closed to the passenger side tank?

 

[6pk2goDemon]

Yes, the tank sits closer on the passenger side.

 

[swest]

ok so shouldnt rub, but be close fit. Man such a great site.. thanks!

 

[BrianT]

My car is a 67 so it might be a little different, but my right spring was slightly rubbing my brand new gas tank. I put a wide smooth paddle tool between them and pushed the tank away, slightly denting it in that area. Clears fine now, and no one is the wiser...except you guys!!!

 

[swest]

well looks like its not a big rub even if it does... so should be able to handle it with a flat padle type object if it does.

 

[BrianT]

I used a smooth paddle type of tire iron like this...

 

[swest]

thanks for the tip.