I just finished this "little " job last night . I started around 4PM and was going to pull the bed, Those bolts were pretty stubborn and I didn t have the conveniance of a garage hoist or extras hands So I tried the tank strap bolts and they came right off so I went that route. I dropped it onto jack stands then unhooked every thing then lowered it with a floor jack (it had about 12 gallons in it) one I got it out I siphoned the gas out put the new pump in got it ready to go back in. ( I had to repair my overflow tube on the neck assembly). Even empty it was a little cummbersome to put back in by myself but I managed. I would agree if you can get the bed off easily thats the way to go. It's more handliing and shuckin and jivin by dropping the tank. All said and done with a couple of trips to the parts store and some unscheduled repairs and by myself,out and back in and running ---7 hours. I'll survive, thanks for all the adivce I appreciate the input.