Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

I just recieved by Kilby Gas Tank skid for my '01 TJ and am planning
on tackling the installation in the next week or so. In reading the
instructions and write-ups on several web sites, I have to disconnect
the pressurized fuel line(s). All of the write-ups refer me back to
the FSM, which I have on my list of "items to buy", but I don't yet
have it.

Does anyone have instructions on how to depressurize and disconnect
those lines from the fuel tank?

Thank you!
Icky
'01 TJ

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

At the fuel rail you'll see a cap, remove it and press on a tire
like valve to release, maybe have a rag on it as the manual suggests:
http://www.----------.com/releasefuel.jpg and a way to put out a fire if
it should happen.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
murfysflaw wrote:
>
> I just recieved by Kilby Gas Tank skid for my '01 TJ and am planning
> on tackling the installation in the next week or so. In reading the
> instructions and write-ups on several web sites, I have to disconnect
> the pressurized fuel line(s). All of the write-ups refer me back to
> the FSM, which I have on my list of "items to buy", but I don't yet
> have it.
>
> Does anyone have instructions on how to depressurize and disconnect
> those lines from the fuel tank?
>
> Thank you!
> Icky
> '01 TJ

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

At the fuel rail you'll see a cap, remove it and press on a tire
like valve to release, maybe have a rag on it as the manual suggests:
http://www.----------.com/releasefuel.jpg and a way to put out a fire if
it should happen.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
murfysflaw wrote:
>
> I just recieved by Kilby Gas Tank skid for my '01 TJ and am planning
> on tackling the installation in the next week or so. In reading the
> instructions and write-ups on several web sites, I have to disconnect
> the pressurized fuel line(s). All of the write-ups refer me back to
> the FSM, which I have on my list of "items to buy", but I don't yet
> have it.
>
> Does anyone have instructions on how to depressurize and disconnect
> those lines from the fuel tank?
>
> Thank you!
> Icky
> '01 TJ

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

On the fuel rail just over the intake side of the engine is a valve. It
looks something like a valve cap on the wheels. Unscrew the valve cap and
use a small screwdriver and cloth. Push in the valve center (small ball) to
release the fuel pressure. You will have some fuel come out, hence the
cloth. Now put the valve cap back on.

Now drop the tank (7 nuts), release the electrical connection, pinch the
fuel line clip at the fuel pump (on top of the gas tank), detach the fuel
return line and it's done.

Reinstall in reverse order and enjoy the protection on the rocks.

Bill
"murfysflaw" <murfysflaw@alltel.net> wrote in message
news:74b19317.0310011020.641cfbdc@posting.google.c om...
> I just recieved by Kilby Gas Tank skid for my '01 TJ and am planning
> on tackling the installation in the next week or so. In reading the
> instructions and write-ups on several web sites, I have to disconnect
> the pressurized fuel line(s). All of the write-ups refer me back to
> the FSM, which I have on my list of "items to buy", but I don't yet
> have it.
>
> Does anyone have instructions on how to depressurize and disconnect
> those lines from the fuel tank?
>
> Thank you!
> Icky
> '01 TJ

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

On the fuel rail just over the intake side of the engine is a valve. It
looks something like a valve cap on the wheels. Unscrew the valve cap and
use a small screwdriver and cloth. Push in the valve center (small ball) to
release the fuel pressure. You will have some fuel come out, hence the
cloth. Now put the valve cap back on.

Now drop the tank (7 nuts), release the electrical connection, pinch the
fuel line clip at the fuel pump (on top of the gas tank), detach the fuel
return line and it's done.

Reinstall in reverse order and enjoy the protection on the rocks.

Bill
"murfysflaw" <murfysflaw@alltel.net> wrote in message
news:74b19317.0310011020.641cfbdc@posting.google.c om...
> I just recieved by Kilby Gas Tank skid for my '01 TJ and am planning
> on tackling the installation in the next week or so. In reading the
> instructions and write-ups on several web sites, I have to disconnect
> the pressurized fuel line(s). All of the write-ups refer me back to
> the FSM, which I have on my list of "items to buy", but I don't yet
> have it.
>
> Does anyone have instructions on how to depressurize and disconnect
> those lines from the fuel tank?
>
> Thank you!
> Icky
> '01 TJ

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

Thank you both for your help! Sounds pretty straightforward now that
I know where it is!

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

Thank you both for your help! Sounds pretty straightforward now that
I know where it is!

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

In article <74b19317.0310020229.2b2d0435@posting.google.com >,
murfysflaw@alltel.net (murfysflaw) writes:

>Subject: Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
>From: murfysflaw@alltel.net (murfysflaw)
>Date: 2 Oct 2003 03:29:15 -0700
>
>Thank you both for your help! Sounds pretty straightforward now that
>I know where it is!
>

Few tips...

I'd recommend disconnecting the electrical and fuel send/return lines *before*
you drop the tank (but after you depress the system). Even after you depress,
you may get some gas drippage from the fuel line connections so don't have your
face directly under it when you pull the lines. Ask me how I know.

Also, you might want to pull the fuel pump fuse or the negative battery cable.
I would also recommend a helper and a floor jack to help ease it down. You'll
find the Kilby instructions to be very good.

If you have an aftermarket bumper, you *may* have to remove the bumper...a
friend had a Tomken bumper and the 2" receiver tube extended so far on the
frame side of the bumper it interfered with the new skidplate installation. So
we had to remove the bumper, install the plate, then replace the bumper.

good luck
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

In article <74b19317.0310020229.2b2d0435@posting.google.com >,
murfysflaw@alltel.net (murfysflaw) writes:

>Subject: Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
>From: murfysflaw@alltel.net (murfysflaw)
>Date: 2 Oct 2003 03:29:15 -0700
>
>Thank you both for your help! Sounds pretty straightforward now that
>I know where it is!
>

Few tips...

I'd recommend disconnecting the electrical and fuel send/return lines *before*
you drop the tank (but after you depress the system). Even after you depress,
you may get some gas drippage from the fuel line connections so don't have your
face directly under it when you pull the lines. Ask me how I know.

Also, you might want to pull the fuel pump fuse or the negative battery cable.
I would also recommend a helper and a floor jack to help ease it down. You'll
find the Kilby instructions to be very good.

If you have an aftermarket bumper, you *may* have to remove the bumper...a
friend had a Tomken bumper and the 2" receiver tube extended so far on the
frame side of the bumper it interfered with the new skidplate installation. So
we had to remove the bumper, install the plate, then replace the bumper.

good luck
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

I realize you have already purchased so this is a moot point for
you... but for anyone else considering TJ armor... the Tomken skid
plate bolts on over the existing armor with no need to move fuel lines
or anything else, and is extremely heavy duty. I have been extremely
pleased with mine.

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

I realize you have already purchased so this is a moot point for
you... but for anyone else considering TJ armor... the Tomken skid
plate bolts on over the existing armor with no need to move fuel lines
or anything else, and is extremely heavy duty. I have been extremely
pleased with mine.

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

The Tomken is a solid skid plate. I have one myself and regularly bash it
on rocks just to test it (I only have a 2" lift and 31s). The Kilby skid
plate, however, replaces the stock "plate" and raises the gas tank about 1"
(I *think* it's 1"). Both these make for better clearance in the back and
help get rid of that "loaded diaper" look. :-)

--
Jim
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98


"Joshua Nelson" <spam_box@ev1.net> wrote in message
news:b102b6e4.0310020732.8efbd25@posting.google.co m...
> I realize you have already purchased so this is a moot point for
> you... but for anyone else considering TJ armor... the Tomken skid
> plate bolts on over the existing armor with no need to move fuel lines
> or anything else, and is extremely heavy duty. I have been extremely
> pleased with mine.

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

The Tomken is a solid skid plate. I have one myself and regularly bash it
on rocks just to test it (I only have a 2" lift and 31s). The Kilby skid
plate, however, replaces the stock "plate" and raises the gas tank about 1"
(I *think* it's 1"). Both these make for better clearance in the back and
help get rid of that "loaded diaper" look. :-)

--
Jim
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98


"Joshua Nelson" <spam_box@ev1.net> wrote in message
news:b102b6e4.0310020732.8efbd25@posting.google.co m...
> I realize you have already purchased so this is a moot point for
> you... but for anyone else considering TJ armor... the Tomken skid
> plate bolts on over the existing armor with no need to move fuel lines
> or anything else, and is extremely heavy duty. I have been extremely
> pleased with mine.

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

No "loaded diaper" here, just a bare rear end:
http://www.----------.com/46jeep.jpg That's a Real Jeep thing, TJs
wouldn't understand.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

TJim wrote:
>
> The Tomken is a solid skid plate. I have one myself and regularly bash it
> on rocks just to test it (I only have a 2" lift and 31s). The Kilby skid
> plate, however, replaces the stock "plate" and raises the gas tank about 1"
> (I *think* it's 1"). Both these make for better clearance in the back and
> help get rid of that "loaded diaper" look. :-)
>
> --
> Jim
> 98 TJ SE
> 90 SJ GW
> http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

No "loaded diaper" here, just a bare rear end:
http://www.----------.com/46jeep.jpg That's a Real Jeep thing, TJs
wouldn't understand.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

TJim wrote:
>
> The Tomken is a solid skid plate. I have one myself and regularly bash it
> on rocks just to test it (I only have a 2" lift and 31s). The Kilby skid
> plate, however, replaces the stock "plate" and raises the gas tank about 1"
> (I *think* it's 1"). Both these make for better clearance in the back and
> help get rid of that "loaded diaper" look. :-)
>
> --
> Jim
> 98 TJ SE
> 90 SJ GW
> http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

In article <3F7C5CA4.8B5E1675@cox.net>, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) ------
III <----------@cox.net> writes:

>No "loaded diaper" here, just a bare rear end:
>http://www.----------.com/46jeep.jpg That's a Real Jeep thing, TJs
>wouldn't understand.

Bill would rather have the fuel under his ass, one good meal with cabbage and
caulifower and he's airborne...
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

In article <3F7C5CA4.8B5E1675@cox.net>, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) ------
III <----------@cox.net> writes:

>No "loaded diaper" here, just a bare rear end:
>http://www.----------.com/46jeep.jpg That's a Real Jeep thing, TJs
>wouldn't understand.

Bill would rather have the fuel under his ass, one good meal with cabbage and
caulifower and he's airborne...
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

In article <mficnV7IfsNI1eGiU-KYjQ@comcast.com>, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com>
writes:

>The Tomken is a solid skid plate. I have one myself and regularly bash it
>on rocks just to test it (I only have a 2" lift and 31s). The Kilby skid
>plate, however, replaces the stock "plate" and raises the gas tank about 1"
>(I *think* it's 1"). Both these make for better clearance in the back and
>help get rid of that "loaded diaper" look. :-)

Yep, it raises it 1" and is stout enough to support the weight of the vehicle.
The fellow I mentioned where we had to remove his bumper, IIRC he was replacing
a Tomken skidplate.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

In article <mficnV7IfsNI1eGiU-KYjQ@comcast.com>, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com>
writes:

>The Tomken is a solid skid plate. I have one myself and regularly bash it
>on rocks just to test it (I only have a 2" lift and 31s). The Kilby skid
>plate, however, replaces the stock "plate" and raises the gas tank about 1"
>(I *think* it's 1"). Both these make for better clearance in the back and
>help get rid of that "loaded diaper" look. :-)

Yep, it raises it 1" and is stout enough to support the weight of the vehicle.
The fellow I mentioned where we had to remove his bumper, IIRC he was replacing
a Tomken skidplate.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

I've been on fire countless times, that's what they make fire
extinguishers for. I should vent the tank, rather than have the fuel run
out the cap on to my exhaust, but then what's life without a little
excitement.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Bill would rather have the fuel under his ass, one good meal with cabbage and
> caulifower and he's airborne...
> * * *
> Matt Macchiarolo
> www.townpeddler.com
> www.wolverine4wd.org
> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

I've been on fire countless times, that's what they make fire
extinguishers for. I should vent the tank, rather than have the fuel run
out the cap on to my exhaust, but then what's life without a little
excitement.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Bill would rather have the fuel under his ass, one good meal with cabbage and
> caulifower and he's airborne...
> * * *
> Matt Macchiarolo
> www.townpeddler.com
> www.wolverine4wd.org
> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

In article <3F7C6C0B.4247B07D@cox.net>, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) ------
III <----------@cox.net> writes:

> I've been on fire countless times, that's what they make fire
>extinguishers for. I should vent the tank, rather than have the fuel run
>out the cap on to my exhaust, but then what's life without a little
>excitement.

It's Bill Thing, no one understands.
;-)
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

In article <3F7C6C0B.4247B07D@cox.net>, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) ------
III <----------@cox.net> writes:

> I've been on fire countless times, that's what they make fire
>extinguishers for. I should vent the tank, rather than have the fuel run
>out the cap on to my exhaust, but then what's life without a little
>excitement.

It's Bill Thing, no one understands.
;-)
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

"Matt Macchiarolo" <mlmacchia@aol.comspambgon> wrote in message
news:20031002151128.12631.00001635@mb-m28.aol.com...
> In article <3F7C6C0B.4247B07D@cox.net>, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=)
------
> III <----------@cox.net> writes:
>
> > I've been on fire countless times, that's what they make fire
> >extinguishers for. I should vent the tank, rather than have the fuel run
> >out the cap on to my exhaust, but then what's life without a little
> >excitement.
>
> It's Bill Thing, no one understands.
> ;-)
> * * *
> Matt Macchiarolo
> www.townpeddler.com
> www.wolverine4wd.org
> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
>

This is my nomination for post of the year.

Chris

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

"Matt Macchiarolo" <mlmacchia@aol.comspambgon> wrote in message
news:20031002151128.12631.00001635@mb-m28.aol.com...
> In article <3F7C6C0B.4247B07D@cox.net>, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=)
------
> III <----------@cox.net> writes:
>
> > I've been on fire countless times, that's what they make fire
> >extinguishers for. I should vent the tank, rather than have the fuel run
> >out the cap on to my exhaust, but then what's life without a little
> >excitement.
>
> It's Bill Thing, no one understands.
> ;-)
> * * *
> Matt Macchiarolo
> www.townpeddler.com
> www.wolverine4wd.org
> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
>

This is my nomination for post of the year.

Chris

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

"Matt Macchiarolo" <mlmacchia@aol.comspambgon> wrote in message
news:20031002151128.12631.00001635@mb-m28.aol.com...
> In article <3F7C6C0B.4247B07D@cox.net>, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=)
------
> III <----------@cox.net> writes:
>
> > I've been on fire countless times, that's what they make fire
> >extinguishers for. I should vent the tank, rather than have the fuel run
> >out the cap on to my exhaust, but then what's life without a little
> >excitement.
>
> It's Bill Thing, no one understands.
> ;-)
> * * *
> Matt Macchiarolo
> www.townpeddler.com
> www.wolverine4wd.org
> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
>

This is my nomination for post of the year.

Chris

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

Yep, 1" sometimes more. When my Tomken got too bashed up I put a Kilby on. Tomken
is good, but not quite the same. Its meant to go over the stock skid, and Kilby's is
meant to give you the additional clearance. Both have their applications.



On Thu, 2 Oct 2003 11:48:36 -0400, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote:

>>The Tomken is a solid skid plate. I have one myself and regularly bash it
>>on rocks just to test it (I only have a 2" lift and 31s). The Kilby skid
>>plate, however, replaces the stock "plate" and raises the gas tank about 1"
>>(I *think* it's 1"). Both these make for better clearance in the back and
>>help get rid of that "loaded diaper" look. :-)

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

Yep, 1" sometimes more. When my Tomken got too bashed up I put a Kilby on. Tomken
is good, but not quite the same. Its meant to go over the stock skid, and Kilby's is
meant to give you the additional clearance. Both have their applications.



On Thu, 2 Oct 2003 11:48:36 -0400, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote:

>>The Tomken is a solid skid plate. I have one myself and regularly bash it
>>on rocks just to test it (I only have a 2" lift and 31s). The Kilby skid
>>plate, however, replaces the stock "plate" and raises the gas tank about 1"
>>(I *think* it's 1"). Both these make for better clearance in the back and
>>help get rid of that "loaded diaper" look. :-)

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

Yep, 1" sometimes more. When my Tomken got too bashed up I put a Kilby on. Tomken
is good, but not quite the same. Its meant to go over the stock skid, and Kilby's is
meant to give you the additional clearance. Both have their applications.



On Thu, 2 Oct 2003 11:48:36 -0400, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote:

>>The Tomken is a solid skid plate. I have one myself and regularly bash it
>>on rocks just to test it (I only have a 2" lift and 31s). The Kilby skid
>>plate, however, replaces the stock "plate" and raises the gas tank about 1"
>>(I *think* it's 1"). Both these make for better clearance in the back and
>>help get rid of that "loaded diaper" look. :-)

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

Second!

--
Jim
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98


"c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
news:EK1fb.5341$%C5.3432@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>
> "Matt Macchiarolo" <mlmacchia@aol.comspambgon> wrote in message
> news:20031002151128.12631.00001635@mb-m28.aol.com...
> > In article <3F7C6C0B.4247B07D@cox.net>, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=)
> ------
> > III <----------@cox.net> writes:
> >
> > > I've been on fire countless times, that's what they make fire
> > >extinguishers for. I should vent the tank, rather than have the fuel
run
> > >out the cap on to my exhaust, but then what's life without a little
> > >excitement.
> >
> > It's Bill Thing, no one understands.
> > ;-)
> > * * *
> > Matt Macchiarolo
> > www.townpeddler.com
> > www.wolverine4wd.org
> > http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
> >
>
> This is my nomination for post of the year.
>
> Chris
>
>

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

Second!

--
Jim
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98


"c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
news:EK1fb.5341$%C5.3432@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>
> "Matt Macchiarolo" <mlmacchia@aol.comspambgon> wrote in message
> news:20031002151128.12631.00001635@mb-m28.aol.com...
> > In article <3F7C6C0B.4247B07D@cox.net>, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=)
> ------
> > III <----------@cox.net> writes:
> >
> > > I've been on fire countless times, that's what they make fire
> > >extinguishers for. I should vent the tank, rather than have the fuel
run
> > >out the cap on to my exhaust, but then what's life without a little
> > >excitement.
> >
> > It's Bill Thing, no one understands.
> > ;-)
> > * * *
> > Matt Macchiarolo
> > www.townpeddler.com
> > www.wolverine4wd.org
> > http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
> >
>
> This is my nomination for post of the year.
>
> Chris
>
>

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

Second!

--
Jim
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98


"c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
news:EK1fb.5341$%C5.3432@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>
> "Matt Macchiarolo" <mlmacchia@aol.comspambgon> wrote in message
> news:20031002151128.12631.00001635@mb-m28.aol.com...
> > In article <3F7C6C0B.4247B07D@cox.net>, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=)
> ------
> > III <----------@cox.net> writes:
> >
> > > I've been on fire countless times, that's what they make fire
> > >extinguishers for. I should vent the tank, rather than have the fuel
run
> > >out the cap on to my exhaust, but then what's life without a little
> > >excitement.
> >
> > It's Bill Thing, no one understands.
> > ;-)
> > * * *
> > Matt Macchiarolo
> > www.townpeddler.com
> > www.wolverine4wd.org
> > http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
> >
>
> This is my nomination for post of the year.
>
> Chris
>
>

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

Yeah... I don't have a lift yet, so the 1" was a very positive point for me.
I hate having to drop the tank to install, but I was told it wasn't too bad.
From the sounds of it, sounds like it shouldn't take more than a few hours.
I do hope I don't have to take my Olympic rock bumper off, but that's pretty
easy too.

Icky
'01 TJ Anniv.
Warn Engine skid
Olympic Rock Bumper
OR Fab Rock "sliders"
Rhino'd tub

Future plans:
2" spacer lift
Kilby Gas tank skid
new "shoes"... likely Dunlop Mud Rovers or ATs

"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
news:8igpnv4o7t6m0kn4k91gj6pl7tmvie4cej@4ax.com...
> Yep, 1" sometimes more. When my Tomken got too bashed up I put a Kilby
on. Tomken
> is good, but not quite the same. Its meant to go over the stock skid, and
Kilby's is
> meant to give you the additional clearance. Both have their applications.
>
>
>
> On Thu, 2 Oct 2003 11:48:36 -0400, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote:
>
> >>The Tomken is a solid skid plate. I have one myself and regularly bash
it
> >>on rocks just to test it (I only have a 2" lift and 31s). The Kilby
skid
> >>plate, however, replaces the stock "plate" and raises the gas tank about
1"
> >>(I *think* it's 1"). Both these make for better clearance in the back
and
> >>help get rid of that "loaded diaper" look. :-)
>

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

Yeah... I don't have a lift yet, so the 1" was a very positive point for me.
I hate having to drop the tank to install, but I was told it wasn't too bad.
From the sounds of it, sounds like it shouldn't take more than a few hours.
I do hope I don't have to take my Olympic rock bumper off, but that's pretty
easy too.

Icky
'01 TJ Anniv.
Warn Engine skid
Olympic Rock Bumper
OR Fab Rock "sliders"
Rhino'd tub

Future plans:
2" spacer lift
Kilby Gas tank skid
new "shoes"... likely Dunlop Mud Rovers or ATs

"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
news:8igpnv4o7t6m0kn4k91gj6pl7tmvie4cej@4ax.com...
> Yep, 1" sometimes more. When my Tomken got too bashed up I put a Kilby
on. Tomken
> is good, but not quite the same. Its meant to go over the stock skid, and
Kilby's is
> meant to give you the additional clearance. Both have their applications.
>
>
>
> On Thu, 2 Oct 2003 11:48:36 -0400, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote:
>
> >>The Tomken is a solid skid plate. I have one myself and regularly bash
it
> >>on rocks just to test it (I only have a 2" lift and 31s). The Kilby
skid
> >>plate, however, replaces the stock "plate" and raises the gas tank about
1"
> >>(I *think* it's 1"). Both these make for better clearance in the back
and
> >>help get rid of that "loaded diaper" look. :-)
>

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

Yeah... I don't have a lift yet, so the 1" was a very positive point for me.
I hate having to drop the tank to install, but I was told it wasn't too bad.
From the sounds of it, sounds like it shouldn't take more than a few hours.
I do hope I don't have to take my Olympic rock bumper off, but that's pretty
easy too.

Icky
'01 TJ Anniv.
Warn Engine skid
Olympic Rock Bumper
OR Fab Rock "sliders"
Rhino'd tub

Future plans:
2" spacer lift
Kilby Gas tank skid
new "shoes"... likely Dunlop Mud Rovers or ATs

"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
news:8igpnv4o7t6m0kn4k91gj6pl7tmvie4cej@4ax.com...
> Yep, 1" sometimes more. When my Tomken got too bashed up I put a Kilby
on. Tomken
> is good, but not quite the same. Its meant to go over the stock skid, and
Kilby's is
> meant to give you the additional clearance. Both have their applications.
>
>
>
> On Thu, 2 Oct 2003 11:48:36 -0400, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote:
>
> >>The Tomken is a solid skid plate. I have one myself and regularly bash
it
> >>on rocks just to test it (I only have a 2" lift and 31s). The Kilby
skid
> >>plate, however, replaces the stock "plate" and raises the gas tank about
1"
> >>(I *think* it's 1"). Both these make for better clearance in the back
and
> >>help get rid of that "loaded diaper" look. :-)
>

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

Sorry about the "SBC Newsgroups" in the from tag. I switched ISPs and
forgot to change the name when setting up my PC.


"SBC Newsgroups" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
news:nCxfb.1703$on2.611@newssvr22.news.prodigy.com ...
> Yeah... I don't have a lift yet, so the 1" was a very positive point for
me.
> I hate having to drop the tank to install, but I was told it wasn't too
bad.
> From the sounds of it, sounds like it shouldn't take more than a few
hours.
> I do hope I don't have to take my Olympic rock bumper off, but that's
pretty
> easy too.
>
> Icky
> '01 TJ Anniv.
> Warn Engine skid
> Olympic Rock Bumper
> OR Fab Rock "sliders"
> Rhino'd tub
>
> Future plans:
> 2" spacer lift
> Kilby Gas tank skid
> new "shoes"... likely Dunlop Mud Rovers or ATs
>
> "jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
> news:8igpnv4o7t6m0kn4k91gj6pl7tmvie4cej@4ax.com...
> > Yep, 1" sometimes more. When my Tomken got too bashed up I put a Kilby
> on. Tomken
> > is good, but not quite the same. Its meant to go over the stock skid,
and
> Kilby's is
> > meant to give you the additional clearance. Both have their
applications.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, 2 Oct 2003 11:48:36 -0400, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote:
> >
> > >>The Tomken is a solid skid plate. I have one myself and regularly
bash
> it
> > >>on rocks just to test it (I only have a 2" lift and 31s). The Kilby
> skid
> > >>plate, however, replaces the stock "plate" and raises the gas tank
about
> 1"
> > >>(I *think* it's 1"). Both these make for better clearance in the back
> and
> > >>help get rid of that "loaded diaper" look. :-)
> >
>
>

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

Sorry about the "SBC Newsgroups" in the from tag. I switched ISPs and
forgot to change the name when setting up my PC.


"SBC Newsgroups" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
news:nCxfb.1703$on2.611@newssvr22.news.prodigy.com ...
> Yeah... I don't have a lift yet, so the 1" was a very positive point for
me.
> I hate having to drop the tank to install, but I was told it wasn't too
bad.
> From the sounds of it, sounds like it shouldn't take more than a few
hours.
> I do hope I don't have to take my Olympic rock bumper off, but that's
pretty
> easy too.
>
> Icky
> '01 TJ Anniv.
> Warn Engine skid
> Olympic Rock Bumper
> OR Fab Rock "sliders"
> Rhino'd tub
>
> Future plans:
> 2" spacer lift
> Kilby Gas tank skid
> new "shoes"... likely Dunlop Mud Rovers or ATs
>
> "jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
> news:8igpnv4o7t6m0kn4k91gj6pl7tmvie4cej@4ax.com...
> > Yep, 1" sometimes more. When my Tomken got too bashed up I put a Kilby
> on. Tomken
> > is good, but not quite the same. Its meant to go over the stock skid,
and
> Kilby's is
> > meant to give you the additional clearance. Both have their
applications.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, 2 Oct 2003 11:48:36 -0400, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote:
> >
> > >>The Tomken is a solid skid plate. I have one myself and regularly
bash
> it
> > >>on rocks just to test it (I only have a 2" lift and 31s). The Kilby
> skid
> > >>plate, however, replaces the stock "plate" and raises the gas tank
about
> 1"
> > >>(I *think* it's 1"). Both these make for better clearance in the back
> and
> > >>help get rid of that "loaded diaper" look. :-)
> >
>
>

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

Sorry about the "SBC Newsgroups" in the from tag. I switched ISPs and
forgot to change the name when setting up my PC.


"SBC Newsgroups" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
news:nCxfb.1703$on2.611@newssvr22.news.prodigy.com ...
> Yeah... I don't have a lift yet, so the 1" was a very positive point for
me.
> I hate having to drop the tank to install, but I was told it wasn't too
bad.
> From the sounds of it, sounds like it shouldn't take more than a few
hours.
> I do hope I don't have to take my Olympic rock bumper off, but that's
pretty
> easy too.
>
> Icky
> '01 TJ Anniv.
> Warn Engine skid
> Olympic Rock Bumper
> OR Fab Rock "sliders"
> Rhino'd tub
>
> Future plans:
> 2" spacer lift
> Kilby Gas tank skid
> new "shoes"... likely Dunlop Mud Rovers or ATs
>
> "jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
> news:8igpnv4o7t6m0kn4k91gj6pl7tmvie4cej@4ax.com...
> > Yep, 1" sometimes more. When my Tomken got too bashed up I put a Kilby
> on. Tomken
> > is good, but not quite the same. Its meant to go over the stock skid,
and
> Kilby's is
> > meant to give you the additional clearance. Both have their
applications.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, 2 Oct 2003 11:48:36 -0400, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote:
> >
> > >>The Tomken is a solid skid plate. I have one myself and regularly
bash
> it
> > >>on rocks just to test it (I only have a 2" lift and 31s). The Kilby
> skid
> > >>plate, however, replaces the stock "plate" and raises the gas tank
about
> 1"
> > >>(I *think* it's 1"). Both these make for better clearance in the back
> and
> > >>help get rid of that "loaded diaper" look. :-)
> >
>
>

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

In article <nCxfb.1703$on2.611@newssvr22.news.prodigy.com>, "SBC Newsgroups"
<murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> writes:

>Yeah... I don't have a lift yet, so the 1" was a very positive point for me.
>I hate having to drop the tank to install, but I was told it wasn't too bad.
>From the sounds of it, sounds like it shouldn't take more than a few hours.
>I do hope I don't have to take my Olympic rock bumper off, but that's pretty
>easy too.

One thing I noticed...once my plate was in, my fuel gauge never quite made it
up to "full" on fill-up. I think the tank may have been pinched under the body
tub. A 1" body lift solved that problem.

Upon initial installation, it took me about 90 minutes to remove the old
skidplate and install the new one, with one helper. I recently installed a
center seat belt in the rear of the TJ, and had to remove the tank to access
the bottom of the tub, I had the tank out in about 20 minutes, was harder to
put it back in alone but I got it in in about 30. A floor jack is a must.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

In article <nCxfb.1703$on2.611@newssvr22.news.prodigy.com>, "SBC Newsgroups"
<murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> writes:

>Yeah... I don't have a lift yet, so the 1" was a very positive point for me.
>I hate having to drop the tank to install, but I was told it wasn't too bad.
>From the sounds of it, sounds like it shouldn't take more than a few hours.
>I do hope I don't have to take my Olympic rock bumper off, but that's pretty
>easy too.

One thing I noticed...once my plate was in, my fuel gauge never quite made it
up to "full" on fill-up. I think the tank may have been pinched under the body
tub. A 1" body lift solved that problem.

Upon initial installation, it took me about 90 minutes to remove the old
skidplate and install the new one, with one helper. I recently installed a
center seat belt in the rear of the TJ, and had to remove the tank to access
the bottom of the tub, I had the tank out in about 20 minutes, was harder to
put it back in alone but I got it in in about 30. A floor jack is a must.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html