I never pulled the axle for welding. Would probably make it easier to repair. Running board and tank bolts will pita. Most running board bolts wont come out and snap along with a few tank bolts too. Watch bringing the tank down. As the plugs need unplugged from under the back seat plate. Careful not to catch any emmision houses. Being yours is not a 2001 or 2002 you have alot less hoses to deal with.

I mostly pull the tank return line as use my fuel pump to empty the tank. While you have that down. Check it all over with the filler tubes for issues.

That inner rail next to the tank will most likely be rusted out.

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