[geefree]

Bolting a tank to the chassis is what a lot do on here... but will it weaken or damage it.

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cheers.

[LWC]

ionics do it...

[dave0123]

you put a tube inside the hole to stop the chasis from crushing i imagine.

[Mr H]

Andmake sure you use large spreader plates.....

[Oakley Windows]

Whatever it does strengthwise you'll need to tell your insurance company, modification an' all that.

Matt

[geefree]

oh brother .. good point.. just insured it too, 

does it make a lot of difference to premiums?

[Oakley Windows]

Shouldnt do, mine was just a formality regarding carrying liquids.

[MJH]

Maybe if done properly it could be ok, i.e a suitable method, some mechanics will advise against it

[simon123]

Just talk to Andrew  :

[geefree]

too dear lol

[jeff1]

Provided you do the Job correctly it will not damage the chassis and as I have mentioned before on how to install one, top hole in your van is bigger than the bottom hole, the bottom hole in the chassis is the same size as the bolt your using and the top hole is the size of a small steel tube (available from any fabricator) so long as you bolt fits inside it, drop the tube into the top hole and put your bolt through it, this stops you deforming the chassis.

Put your star washer on followed by the nut, (you can add a small spreader plate if you wish)  tighten only the bolt and not the nut, this will pull the star washer into the chassis and create little dimples to stop the nut coming undone.

Use only high tensile steel nuts and bolts, there cheap enough.

If you fit using the above instructions you'll have no problems, don't forget thousands of cars & vans are fitted with tow bars and all fitted to the chassis with no problems.

[geefree]

too dear lol

Now I know you are a total loser  :

not at all, it proves you do not have a clue .. this forum is brilliant... but you need to open your mind, views.. and shop around.... ever heard of friends who are in the trade?

[geefree]

Provided you do the Job correctly it will not damage the chassis and as I have mentioned before on how to install one, top hole in your van is bigger than the bottom hole, the bottom hole in the chassis is the same size as the bolt your using and the top hole is the size of a small steel tube (available from any fabricator) so long as you bolt fits inside it, drop the tube into the top hole and put your bolt through it, this stops you deforming the chassis.

Put your star washer on followed by the nut, (you can add a small spreader plate if you wish) tighten only the bolt and not the nut, this will pull the star washer into the chassis and create little dimples to stop the nut coming undone.

Use only high tensile steel nuts and bolts, there cheap enough.

If you fit using the above instructions you'll have no problems, don't forget thousands of cars & vans are fitted with tow bars and all fitted to the chassis with no problems.

invaluable Jeff.

thanks for that ,

i will note this info and make sure its done that way.

thanks again.

[jeff1]

Provided you do the Job correctly it will not damage the chassis and as I have mentioned before on how to install one, top hole in your van is bigger than the bottom hole, the bottom hole in the chassis is the same size as the bolt your using and the top hole is the size of a small steel tube (available from any fabricator) so long as you bolt fits inside it, drop the tube into the top hole and put your bolt through it, this stops you deforming the chassis.

Put your star washer on followed by the nut, (you can add a small spreader plate if you wish) tighten only the bolt and not the nut, this will pull the star washer into the chassis and create little dimples to stop the nut coming undone.

Use only high tensile steel nuts and bolts, there cheap enough.

If you fit using the above instructions you'll have no problems, don't forget thousands of cars & vans are fitted with tow bars and all fitted to the chassis with no problems.

invaluable Jeff.

thanks for that ,

i will note this info and make sure its done that way.

thanks again.

If you get stuck Just email me.

[geefree]

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If you get stuck Just email me.

will do thank you.... how do i put a smiley here lol

[jeff1]

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If you get stuck Just email me.

will do thank you.... how do i put a smiley here lol

When you post a reply, there sat at the top looking at you       

[simon123]

You are losing credibility Gary when you are asking for help , but carry on regardless , hey its all fun innit 

[geefree]

You are losing credibility Gary when you are asking for help , but carry on regardless , hey its all fun innit

ok i will stop asking for help from these helpful guys on here... and gain more credibility eh... you are a strange dude simon sometimes.

[simon123]

You are losing credibility Gary when you are asking for help , but carry on regardless , hey its all fun innit

ok i will stop asking for help from these helpful guys on here... and gain more credibility eh... you are a strange dude simon sometimes.

You have my number 

[geefree]

why do you keep saying that  :