Fuel tank straps, 5.0 XKR

[8bit]

Anyone here ever had to change the supporting straps for the fuel tank on an XK/XKR? Mine look a bit worse for wear and I managed to snap off one of the heat shield studs yesterday so looking to change the straps. Not sure how much other stuff needs removed first, if anything, or if they can be changed fairly easily with some support under the tank during the process.

[lexusboy]

From memory they’re pretty easy. Just put a jack or something under the tank to support it

[8bit]

lexusboy said:

From memory they’re pretty easy. Just put a jack or something under the tank to support it

Thanks - I take it you've done this? I know I'll need the exhaust rear section off to get the remains of the heatshield out but no need to drop the subframe or anything like that?