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**michael bustamante** · 09-29-2009, 01:24 PM

Hey guys I need some idears as to how to set up the air valves for my 67. should I mount them on a plate? what kind of brackets did you guys use?
I have 6 valves, I need to buy 2 more, im running 3/8 line all the way around, 4 dominator bags 5 gallon compressor mounted in the rear behind the blazer tankmand I gotta figure a place to mount the compressor as well. so. . . . any ideas? any pics?

Rochlow · 09-29-2009, 03:59 PM

I mounted my tanks and valves under the bed where the spare tire went. I mounted the valves on the tanks

Boomerswany · 09-29-2009, 04:06 PM

Probably archived - but I was hoping to get fresh coaching on this same subject - you read my mind!

Subscribed! More pics! and diagrams!

lowhoe · 10-06-2009, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochlow

I mounted my tanks and valves under the bed where the spare tire went. I mounted the valves on the tanks

Hey Bro what kind of lines are those with the anadized ends?

Rochlow · 10-07-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lowhoe

Hey Bro what kind of lines are those with the anadized ends?

I used all braided stainless steel -8 lines with -8 A.N. to 1/2 n.p.t fittings from summit racing.

If I will probably do the same in the new truck

**michael bustamante** · 09-29-2009, 04:58 PM

that rear end end set up is nice!! I like that! I was going to do my valves that way also but Ill be running 8 off of one tank and the way its mounted, 4 valves would be sandwiched between the frame and the tank and the other 4 would be on the bottom of the tank and might get damaged when dropping , but then again maybe not. Hmm.. . I was thinking of fabbing a skid plate to protect the tank maybe I could still mount 4 valve on the tank and those be protected by said skid plate but I still need some mounting ideas 4 at LEAST four of these valves. Im stuck there.

AVS_JASON · 10-06-2009, 10:45 AM

Here is what I did with the valves for my bro's caddy. Mounted them all in the trunk on a wooden panel.

Boomerswany · 10-06-2009, 04:14 PM

So riddle me the answer to my next dumb question... 8 valves, is that 1 fill 1 dump at each wheel (or supplying each corner) ?

Where switched - what are the most popular ways? I'm thinking basics to start - two three position switches - at center holding up = up, down = down

relayed switching?

Please discuss the 3/8 vs 1/2, I'm guessing simply a speed - up / down issue. About to order the bags and I'll need to be clear soon.

I know - I'm Sofa King We Todd Ed.

**N2TRUX** · 10-06-2009, 09:43 PM

You are on the right track. Yes, 8 valves is the optimum set up. That allows four corner control and prevents air transfer between bags.

I have mine set with 5 switches. One for up/down at each corner and the 5th one for dump.

Unless you want to clown, 3/8 is plenty fast and fittings are cheaper. There is nothing wrong with a 1/2" system if you want super fast. You can put regulators on the line to slow it down if need.

**kev2809** · 10-07-2009, 06:21 AM

that setup on the board is nice. is there a difference mounting them all in one location as opposed to mounting 2 near each bag? I thought I read somewhere that the bags react faster when the valves are closer to the bag. is that true?

AVS_JASON · 10-07-2009, 10:34 AM

That is true, valves closer to the bag will be faster because the air doesn't have to travel as far.

justpball · 10-12-2009, 02:07 PM

cool set up!

The Big Green · 10-13-2009, 03:22 AM

**N2TRUX** · 10-13-2009, 10:36 AM

Nice set up, but where are the valves? Is that them peeking out from under the cab?

The Big Green · 10-13-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Nice set up, but where are the valves? Is that them peeking out from under the cab?

That's them, 4 on the left and 4 on the right. I have a better pic.

09-29-2009, 01:24 PM	#1
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	air valve set ups Hey guys I need some idears as to how to set up the air valves for my 67. should I mount them on a plate? what kind of brackets did you guys use? I have 6 valves, I need to buy 2 more, im running 3/8 line all the way around, 4 dominator bags 5 gallon compressor mounted in the rear behind the blazer tankmand I gotta figure a place to mount the compressor as well. so. . . . any ideas? any pics? __________________ 1967custom

09-29-2009, 03:59 PM	#2
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: air valve set ups I mounted my tanks and valves under the bed where the spare tire went. I mounted the valves on the tanks

09-29-2009, 04:06 PM	#3
Boomerswany Retiredoldfarttankerguy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene Idaho Posts: 148	Re: air valve set ups Probably archived - but I was hoping to get fresh coaching on this same subject - you read my mind! Subscribed! More pics! and diagrams! __________________ ________________________________ *Swany* Current 67-72 truck projo - #5 of 6 and #1,000,000... of all the other things that keep me from working on it. Fav - local parts shop. They ship world-wide. www.fillingstation.com

09-29-2009, 04:58 PM	#6
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: air valve set ups that rear end end set up is nice!! I like that! I was going to do my valves that way also but Ill be running 8 off of one tank and the way its mounted, 4 valves would be sandwiched between the frame and the tank and the other 4 would be on the bottom of the tank and might get damaged when dropping , but then again maybe not. Hmm.. . I was thinking of fabbing a skid plate to protect the tank maybe I could still mount 4 valve on the tank and those be protected by said skid plate but I still need some mounting ideas 4 at LEAST four of these valves. Im stuck there. __________________ 1967custom

10-06-2009, 10:45 AM	#7
AVS_JASON AIRBAGPARTS.COM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CEN CAL Posts: 520	Re: air valve set ups Here is what I did with the valves for my bro's caddy. Mounted them all in the trunk on a wooden panel. Last edited by AVS_JASON; 10-06-2009 at 10:46 AM.

10-06-2009, 04:14 PM	#8
Boomerswany Retiredoldfarttankerguy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene Idaho Posts: 148	Re: air valve set ups So riddle me the answer to my next dumb question... 8 valves, is that 1 fill 1 dump at each wheel (or supplying each corner) ? Where switched - what are the most popular ways? I'm thinking basics to start - two three position switches - at center holding up = up, down = down relayed switching? Please discuss the 3/8 vs 1/2, I'm guessing simply a speed - up / down issue. About to order the bags and I'll need to be clear soon. I know - I'm Sofa King We Todd Ed. __________________ ________________________________ *Swany* Current 67-72 truck projo - #5 of 6 and #1,000,000... of all the other things that keep me from working on it. Fav - local parts shop. They ship world-wide. www.fillingstation.com

10-06-2009, 09:43 PM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: air valve set ups You are on the right track. Yes, 8 valves is the optimum set up. That allows four corner control and prevents air transfer between bags. I have mine set with 5 switches. One for up/down at each corner and the 5th one for dump. Unless you want to clown, 3/8 is plenty fast and fittings are cheaper. There is nothing wrong with a 1/2" system if you want super fast. You can put regulators on the line to slow it down if need. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-07-2009, 06:21 AM	#10
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: air valve set ups that setup on the board is nice. is there a difference mounting them all in one location as opposed to mounting 2 near each bag? I thought I read somewhere that the bags react faster when the valves are closer to the bag. is that true? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

10-07-2009, 10:34 AM	#11
AVS_JASON AIRBAGPARTS.COM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CEN CAL Posts: 520	Re: air valve set ups That is true, valves closer to the bag will be faster because the air doesn't have to travel as far.

10-12-2009, 02:07 PM	#12
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: air valve set ups cool set up! __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

10-13-2009, 03:22 AM	#13
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,304	Re: air valve set ups

10-13-2009, 10:36 AM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: air valve set ups Nice set up, but where are the valves? Is that them peeking out from under the cab? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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