Alright, so I decided that there are some tips to help people install there gas tank skids, especially if they have a hitch.
Tip 1:
A breaker bar with about 12+" of extension and a good, 18mm socket (1/2" drive) to get the hitch bolts loose is the easiest way to do it, with out breaking things. Also give the bolts a few taps with a hammer to loosen the antiseize.
You can get a 1/2" drive breaker bar at Menards for $6. A USA made socket is $4. Worth it.
Tip 2: Remove the passenger side rear wheel. The last bolt there is behind the exhaust, and jacking it up and removing the wheel will allow you to get a breaker bar up there easier, and making it easier to turn the wrench without the wheel to block you.
Tip 3:
When putting the hitch and skid on, put the gas tank skid on first, and hand tighten one bolt per side. Then, put the hitch on, and hand tighten 1 bolt per side. Then take the 2 from the gas tank, and put them through the hitch.
Tip 4: If removing a hitch, and to undo the factory wiring, undo the 4 screws on the plug, and un plug it from there, the "lock" is on the top.
Hope this helps!
Tip 1:
A breaker bar with about 12+" of extension and a good, 18mm socket (1/2" drive) to get the hitch bolts loose is the easiest way to do it, with out breaking things. Also give the bolts a few taps with a hammer to loosen the antiseize.
You can get a 1/2" drive breaker bar at Menards for $6. A USA made socket is $4. Worth it.
Tip 2: Remove the passenger side rear wheel. The last bolt there is behind the exhaust, and jacking it up and removing the wheel will allow you to get a breaker bar up there easier, and making it easier to turn the wrench without the wheel to block you.
Tip 3:
When putting the hitch and skid on, put the gas tank skid on first, and hand tighten one bolt per side. Then, put the hitch on, and hand tighten 1 bolt per side. Then take the 2 from the gas tank, and put them through the hitch.
Tip 4: If removing a hitch, and to undo the factory wiring, undo the 4 screws on the plug, and un plug it from there, the "lock" is on the top.
Hope this helps!