warn gas tank skid on...

[slab42]

hi all, I just got done putting my warn gas tank skid on, and the only problem I had was the little plastic "c-clip" things that hold the quick disconnects on for the fuel lines broke on me. they are not broken to the point where they are not perfectly fine to put back on, but now the "bridge" that connects the two "pins" is seperated. both sides of the c-clips go in fine, but now it is kinda like an i-clip and an L-clip together instead of a C. (hope that gives you a good visual) are these easy to come by, incase I need to replace them?

other than that, it was cake, since I had a lift to use, and a tranny jack to help lower/raise the tank/skid assembly. if the tank was empty, it can be done easily with a floor jack in a driveway.

and if you ever do this mod yourself, DONT GO WHEELING IN MUD 2 DAYS BEFORE!!! I had dried mud falling in my eyes the whole time

[chrometj]

PICTURES DAMMIT!!!!

[slab42]

yeah... so this morning my gas line decides to start spraying gas all over the god foresaken land... I had it towed home, and realized that the c-clips were not holding tight anymore, since they were split. after talking to 2 different dealers, and 2 different parts stores, and taking the broken clips to each, I had nothing. I could not find a replacement clip for my fuel lines anywhere! one dealer suggested that I buy the whole fuel line assembly that comes with the clips, he was nice about it, and agreed that that was not the best idea, but maybe the only one. I did a search online for fuel line clips, and hit a site that had pictures of different kinds of clips. I found the one I needed, and it was labeled as a ford clip! (almost like the standard ford clip that all the auto parts stores carried, but not exactly the same) I brought the picture off of the net, and the broken clips to a ford dealer, and they had them there! the guy said that it is the new style retainer clip that is not in auto parts stores yet... so after 4 hours of searching, I bought the clips ($5 a piece ) they fit perfectly! so for anyone who breaks the gas line clips (real easy to do) while dropping your tank, don't waste your time at the DC dealer... go to the ford dealer! ;D

[GTTJ]

Any part numbers for the clip? I broke one of mine doing the same thing. I've had a zip tie holding it together for the past year.

[slab42]

I don't remember the part number, I have the reciept somewhere...

if they look like this, they are the same as mine. I just brought this pic into the dealer, and they had them right next to the counter.