hoes-before-bros
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When replacing my fuel lines for my 98 Tahoe 5.7L 4wd/4dr the shield on the side of my gas tank just fell out. It was extremely rusted. What is the function of this piece of metal attached to the gas tank. It is adjacent to the drivetrain but also close to the muffler. Is this designed to absorb impact like a skid plate or is this a heat shield? Could I go without this?