My rusty fuel tank cradle was annoying me so much that I gave it a good wire brushing and covered it with a black Bilt Hamber wax. The rust of course is still doing it's work underneath. I would like to get it off and do a good job on it or even replace it with a new and properly protected one. I suspect a bit of weld/patching might be in order on the original.Mine is the one with both sides the same length and I haven't seen any up for sale or maybe you have to buy the whole tank and cradle assembly. Has anyone done one and is it a huge job to get it off? Does the tank have to come out?.
Any advice appreciated.

I am looking at doing the same as my tank cradle is looking a bit crusty (odd as otherwise under there it is immaculate). I think the issue may be due to water being trapped between the cradle and the tank hence creating a nice rust trap.

I was going to drop the cradle and have it blasted and hot dip galvanised. From what I have worked out so far it is just the prop shaft that needs to come off to allow the cradle to be removed but won’t know for sure until I get under there.

If it’s of any assistance, the guard /cradle also rusted badly on my last L405, I was quoted £990 to replace it - all incl labour, parts and VAT by my main agent - I traded it in as new brakes, pads and discs all round, tyres and service were all required. It didn’t make any sense to pay for these works as I was offered an extremely good price as they were short of vehicles to retail. 2021 L405 Vogue SE 4.4 V8 DIESEL ~ #17

Alex1976 wrote:

I am looking at doing the same as my tank cradle is looking a bit crusty (odd as otherwise under there it is immaculate). I think the issue may be due to water being trapped between the cradle and the tank hence creating a nice rust trap.

I was going to drop the cradle and have it blasted and hot dip galvanised. From what I have worked out so far it is just the prop shaft that needs to come off to allow the cradle to be removed but won’t know for sure until I get under there.