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Gas tank shields

AJM81CJ8

Door Breaker
City
Kalamazoo
State
MI
I'm replacing my original tank with a 15 gal. MTS poly tank. There are 2 plastic shields on my original. Do I need to get them out and reuse them? What are they for?
 

walkerhoundvm

Just trying to stay upright
Lifetime Member
City
Cave Creek
State
AZ
Mainly for vibrational/squeeze reinforcement so the constant rattling doesn't slowly wear a hole into the tank. Both 20g poly and 15g metal tanks had them so probably worth keeping.
 

walkerhoundvm

Just trying to stay upright
Lifetime Member
City
Cave Creek
State
AZ
If you're keeping the skid, there should be 3 rubber straps protecting the bottom, too. Some have used bike tires if the originals are gone.
 

AJM81CJ8

Door Breaker
City
Kalamazoo
State
MI
The OEM skid plate is completely shot, however I will check for the rubbers when I get it apart.
 
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