I like the idea of having the weight moved aft of the axle from traction stand point.
Yes I would move the spare to the bed. I am only going to have a 6' bed so a fuel tank is out of the question. A spare can be easily removed from the bed a permanent fuel tank cannot.
I am not concerned with the connections for fuel or electrical just weather or not it will physically fit in the space.
I know a long bed and short bed have the same space behind the axle. Not to mention I am just shortening a long bed frame.
Bushpilot
So you have seen this done or just internet chatter on doing it.
dpantazis
I don't see how puting a Bronco (gas) fuel tank in my diesel truck is going to help. Gas motors have the pump in the tank, Diesels do not.
Anyway, I can get an Excursion tank for $50.00 with the skid plate and straps. The trucks apart so any fab work should be pretty straight forward. I guess I will just pick it up and test fit it. If it doesn't work I'll just sell it on ebay.