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LUV2XCLR8 01-11-2006 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wink_tim
I see alot of guys with blazers put them behind the back seat,
what about two small tanks outside the frame like N2Billet's?


Well it's gonna be a ROADSTER, so no back seats, or top for that matter :hm:

I like the dual tanks idea, have to take some measurements, I thought about
putting them under the floorboards on either side, not sure if it will work :(

wink_tim 01-11-2006 10:44 PM

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I think they would have to be some very thin tanks to put them under the floorboards on a 72, the 73 and later I think have a lot more space.

72CSTC5 01-11-2006 11:35 PM

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Hey luv, take off the left and right rocker box covers and try to figure out a way to slip the tanks in the holes if they will fit and run the air lines out the back cover. I dont know, just a thought.

LUV2XCLR8 01-11-2006 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5
Hey luv, take off the left and right rocker box covers and try to figure out a way to slip the tanks in the holes if they will fit and run the air lines out the back cover. I dont know, just a thought.


I'm scared to look at them, I havn't had this Blazer on the rack yet,
for all I know there might not be any rocker boxes under there :lol:

N2TRUX 01-11-2006 11:51 PM

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You can mount the tanks for your Blazer in the rear...

LUV2XCLR8 01-11-2006 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX
You can mount the tanks for your Blazer in the rear...


Trux, will that clear a wider rim / tire, looks close on the backside of that pic :confused:

wink_tim 01-12-2006 06:36 PM

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We have lift, well on the back at least. Now it's on to the front.:)

gferris5 01-12-2006 06:42 PM

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Sweeeet, keep the updates coming. I'm following this thread intently.

N2TRUX 01-12-2006 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8
Trux, will that clear a wider rim / tire, looks close on the backside of that pic :confused:

It shouldn't be a problem. The tanks looks longer than they really are. BTW- That's a 295/45/20 on a 20x9.5" rim.

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Originally Posted by wink_tim
We have lift, well on the back at least. Now it's on to the front.:)

Coool! Nice bit of progress...:metal:

Alvin 01-12-2006 11:23 PM

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Any chance you could give me item #'s off those KYB shocks of yours? Just trying to compile a shopping list to finish bagging mine. Thanks.

wink_tim 01-12-2006 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvin
Any chance you could give me item #'s off those KYB shocks of yours? Just trying to compile a shopping list to finish bagging mine. Thanks.

I will get you the numbers if you want them but they are just the shocks that come with ECE's shock relocator kit, ment for a static drop. I have not tried them with bags yet. If your not in a rush I will let you know how they do when this projects complete, I may be trying something different myself. :)

SCOTI 01-13-2006 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX
It shouldn't be a problem. The tanks looks longer than they really are. BTW- That's a 295/45/20 on a 20x9.5" rim.

Coool! Nice bit of progress...:metal:

Ken, I'm pretty sure they're 295/40-20's.

Alvin 01-13-2006 12:49 AM

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That'd be great. I was thinking that might be the case after I posted. So yeah, I'll try to keep up with your updates.

N2TRUX 01-14-2006 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI
Ken, I'm pretty sure they're 295/40-20's.

Yep that is correct...;)

wink_tim 01-17-2006 08:38 PM

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Still moving along, got the drivers side of the front end done at least. The brackets from suicide doors couldn't be any easier. Finished up most of the wiring and plumbing. Hope to be back on the road very soon. :)

LUV2XCLR8 01-17-2006 08:53 PM

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Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet :metal:

Aquivarious 01-17-2006 10:42 PM

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Wow.. Love the truck, and the progress! This gives me all the info i need pretty much once i get home and do mine... and its looking GREAT! Keep us updated...

sixty8c10 01-19-2006 12:27 AM

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gettin in on the progress...looks great

Putter 01-19-2006 10:18 AM

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How about telling what each switch does?? I think I have it in my head, but want to know for sure!

And are those "On-Off-On" switches? I mean...center is off and you can throw them both ways?
I have looked every where for some momentary ones like that...that size. (INFO PLEASE)

wink_tim 01-19-2006 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Putter
How about telling what each switch does?? I think I have it in my head, but want to know for sure!

And are those "On-Off-On" switches? I mean...center is off and you can throw them both ways?
I have looked every where for some momentary ones like that...that size. (INFO PLEASE)


Putter, on my particular switch box there are 7 total switches. 1 switch for each corner, 1 for front only, 1 for back only, and 1 for all 4 bags. They are "On-Off-On" switches, pushing them one way lets air in to the bag, and the other way lets it out. They always return to the center "off" posistion. I bought this box from *****************, I can't say that I have ever seen just the switches for sale by them selves, not this small anyways.

N2TRUX 01-19-2006 12:06 PM

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Putter, I did a few searches but can't find those switches right now. They are similiar to ones that I have used in the past. Keep in mind the switch controls a relay, so they don't have to be rated very high.

I used a similiar set up on my 77 with 5 switches. One for each corner, and one to dump the system.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...c/fbd941b9.jpg

Putter 01-19-2006 12:48 PM

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Thanks guys. I will do some more digging on the net, too.

Alvin 01-19-2006 01:37 PM

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I don't want to give my idea completely away, but there is a power window switch out there that gives you a switch for each corner (each window control), and a push button you could wire for dumping the entire system. I haven't wired mine up yet, but I bought it off eBay for ~$20. It has the added bonus that the switches will be backlit at night too. Now like I said, I don't want to completely give it away, but look up an early 90's 4 door bmw power window control switch.

http://i13.ebayimg.com/03/i/05/f8/4a/f5_1.JPG

wink_tim 01-19-2006 04:33 PM

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Man, that's a good idea Alvin!

camaro__thunder 01-19-2006 04:57 PM

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Hey guys the switchbox is from AVS (airbagparts.com) and you can get the switches there seperately http://airbagparts.com/cart/item-det...=SW4&storeid=1


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