90 LX - new gas tank and tank skid plate/plastic cover won't fit

[Mike SVOR]

Just bought a new gas tank and plastic cover from LMR. Got the 10AN fuel pickup tube and lines done, but the tank straps don't reach. Is it because of the gas tank or is it the plastic cover not allowing the tank to sit all the way inside it?
I went and got 4" long bolts to 'rig' it in there, but was wondering if anyone else ran into this issue?

 

[RekeHavoc]

Did you, by chance, also use new tank pads from LMR? That would cause what you are describing.

LMR sells a kit with longer studs or you can check out Dorman 03131.

 

[Mike SVOR]

Did you, by chance, also use new tank pads from LMR? That would cause what you are describing.

LMR sells a kit with longer studs or you can check out Dorman 03131.

I did buy the new pads but haven't even installed them yet.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Common for new tanks to not fit well. The stud kit listed above has been the fix. You just need a little extra lenght and then can send it home.

 

[90sickfox]

I made studs from longer bolts. Used red loctite on the end up top and anti seize on the other end of the threads.