Spectra PremiumST191 Fuel Tank Straps for Dodge Pickup,Gray

Long Review, but purposefully long with y'all in mind =) Had a rear fuel tank strap rust out on my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L Magnum last week and busted loose probably because all the dang potholes, haha. So I found this set on Amazon while other places had them listed up to $50+ and received them within a week, however the box was poorly handled and the end of the front fuel tank strap had busted about 2 inches through the outside of the box, but the straps were in fine condition. They seem pretty sturdy, the steel is bare metal so I used some spray paint (Rust-Oleum Flat Protective Enamel) on both of them to help them last much longer. After the paint dried, I installed them the next day as I had a jack stand support the back of the gas tank. I used a car jack to help get the strap in place and after that it's a done deal. Took it for a drive afterwards and no issues.Tips for Installing the Rear Fuel Tank Strap on 2nd Gen Dodge - Tools I used> 1/2" Drive 15 MM Deep Well Socket> 1/2" Drive Breaker Bar 25" in Length> 1/2" Drive Socket Wrench> 1/2" Drive Socket Extension 10" in Length> Car Jack (3 Ton Low Profile Daytona Brand)> Jack Stand> PB Blaster> Wire Brush> TowelAll of this stuff I have purchased from Harbor Freight (except the towel, jack stand and PB blaster) and the Daytona 3 Ton Low Profile Car Jack is so smooth and blows my mind how good it is.Use a jack stand to help support the weight of the rear of the gas tank, I had just over a half tank of gas. Drench the nut with PB Blaster MULTIPLE TIMES as the nut will be pretty seized up. Also use a wire brush on the bolt beneath the nut to help clean off rust and junk as this will help get the nut off easier. I used a hammer and hit against the nut several times to help further break things loose (DON"T HIT THE BOLT AS YOU WILL MESS UP THE THREADS) I used a 1/2" drive 15 mm deep socket with an extension and breaker bar to bust the nut free after I had sprayed the nut with PB Blaster 3 times and letting it sit for several minutes in between. IMPORTANT TO POINT OUT - After I busted the bolt off, I used a socket wrench to loosen the nut to the point where it was hard to loosen the nut further, then re-tightened it, then loosened it again to the point where it was harder to loosen further, then re-tightened it again. This is an old school trick that works and I repeated this process probably about 25+ times because of the condition of the bolt (it's a long bolt) and nut and sprayed PB Blaster on the bolt and nut another 3-5 times during this process using the wire brush again and using napkins to clean off what I was breaking loose from the threads of the bolt. Finally got to the point where the nut came off relatively easy. The hardware kit Amazon suggest to purchase with the fuel tank straps IS WRONG, don't buy it. Pretty much only a Dodge dealer will have the nut, as the bolt is a part of the frame to the truck and I was quoted $4 for 1 nut, so I took my time taking the nut off as I didn't want to pay that, mess up the nut or threads on the bolt.I would recommend painting the fuel strap since it's bare metal and with salt on the roads during the winter time (if you live in the mid-west or north) will probably have a bad effect on it without it being not coated. With installing the new strap, I used a car jack with a towel draped over it to lift the tank close to where it should be (when the tank doesn't go up any further you'll know). I used a towel simply to avoid doing any damage or markings on the gas tank. Then used a jack stand to hold the rear of the tank up then released the car jack. I then placed the T side of the fuel tank strap in first and then had to use some muscle in getting the other side of the fuel strap in place in getting the bolt in the hole. Note it will highly likely not be flush against the frame of the truck once you get that side of the strap on the bolt. After that, I started the nut back on the bolt and then used the car jack (with the towel) to push against the fuel tank strap/fuel tank and lifted it up. This will help take pressure off the nut and bolt as you tighten it back on. After that I tightened the nut as far as I could get it with the socket wrench and then used the breaker bar with the extension to get it fully tightened and your done. This job will be hard without a car jack, so would recommend getting one if you don't have one. Good luck!

They fit perfect!

Exact fit

it came on time and fit

This strap fit my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Larimie perfectly. I only replaced the rear one, as the front one looked to have some life left on it. Don’t believe the reviews that say it is too short. I was able to push mine on to the bolt by a couple of threads with out jacking up the tank. Simple job. I had some trouble pulling the old strap out, where it is inserted in the frame, until I bent the brake line out of the way.

Easy to install

good to deal with

Fit perfect. Install was not easy, but not too difficult.

These fuel tank straps for my 2002 Dodge Cummins diesel look like they are a perfect match to the old straps.

direct fit like oem. super fast shipping.

It was put on a ton truck.

Harold's truck straps were perfect and the delivery was excellent

Very nice and fast shipping.