whats up guys and gals. I am 200% new at the whole toyota scene.. I recently bought an 86 toyota pickup 4x4 that had a ton of problems. After fixing the problems its been the best truck ive ever had. I noticed that their is like a 3 inch body lift on just the bed. After inspecting a little deeper why just the bed was lifted, i noticed that the bed had to be lifted to clear the gas tank. Why is that? Is their a difference in 2wd and 4wd beds? Somebody told me that if the bed has some kind of plastic thing in front of where the back tires are then it is a four wheel drive bed. if that is true than it is a four wheel drive bed, but im just curious as to why the bed had to be lifted to clear the gas tank. thanks everyone..

 

4wd beds fenders flare out more

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as far as gas tank fitment, i dont think it matters with the beds. maybe someone swapped a bigger one in there? a pic would help

 

ok..then yea its a 4x4 bed..ill try to post some pics tomorrow, im at work right now.

 

sorry for the long wait. My internet provider screwed up my internet a little while ago and im just getting internet back..well, i took the bed off a couple days ago and found out that the past owner put a bigger gas tank on it. that is why the bed sets up higher than the cab..thanks for all the replys tho.

 

Wow; you must be able to get almost 200 miles on a tank~

 

with a stock tank i can get 200 miles to a tank of gas.

i would guess your options are
1. swap back to a stock tank
2. if possible remount the tank lower
3. add a body lift to the cab to match the bed.