For most vehicles, the only way to replace the fuel pump is by dropping the tank, which could take a long time. But on most flatbed pickup trucks, there's a simpler way to access the troublesome fuel pump. Simply unbolt the bed and lift that sucker up! See the trick to avoiding the gas tank.
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1 Comment
Very good idea. I will completely remove the bed on my own truck, but if I were fixing someone else's I would use this method to save a bunch of time. Not having to remove the wires for the taillights is a big time saver. Also there is much less chance of scratching the box or taillights.
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