Have you thought about raising the fuel tank up with the body, that would clear it of rocks and stuff, also eliminates the need to modify the filler tube and breather.
Easy thing to do with the body out of the way since it would just need mounts on top of the cross-pipes it's hanging from today.


1987 SWB Pajero 2.5 TDI on 31" rubber waiting for a hip replacement and bigger shoes