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phantom dually · 10-14-2003, 10:09 PM

For those of you who have air ride what size tank are you running and what size compressor?? Are you happy with it and what would you change and why??

BigChevMan · 10-15-2003, 01:00 AM

go with 2 five gallon tribe tanks and an engine driven compressor setup. You will never be without air and it'll fill quickly without the annoying buzzing bee sound.

Izzy · 10-15-2003, 09:25 AM

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Originally posted by BigChevMan
go with 2 five gallon tribe tanks and an engine driven compressor setup. You will never be without air and it'll fill quickly without the annoying buzzing bee sound.

I concur. I had a 12 gallon Tribe tank and an Engine Driven comp utting out 9.1 CFM and I could fill the tank from 0-145 psi in around 2 minutes.

fastbagged68 · 10-15-2003, 11:01 AM

Go with at least 10 gallons of air and do the AIR COMMANDER! Well worth it. You can get the AIR COMMANDER for 25% till the end of this month! www.airliftcompany.com Check out the easy street link!

PrimeredThunder · 10-15-2003, 12:41 PM

Man i feel weak lol...I'm running just about 5-6 gallons of air at 145psi with a dinky Viair 325C Compressor....oh well, gets the job done for now

Kenny

Slammed67 · 10-15-2003, 01:55 PM

I currently have two 3-gallon tanks and two Thomas 315 compressors. My system only pumps up to 115psi which allows me to completely raise the truck about 2 times. I'm in the process of installing a York engine driven compressor. Once that is installed I'll see if I need any more capacity. I've heard nothing but good things about the York compressor (which is used in the Air Commander kit). I picked up a York in a salvage yard for $30 and am making my own mounting bracket. I figure I'll have about $150 in the York set up. I'll probably leave one of the electric compressors installed just for a back-up air source.

rigo · 10-15-2003, 03:43 PM

I'm running a 7 gallon tank......(modified and painted air tank from walmart, welded in 4 new 3/8" bungs.)..and have a york compressor...i'm planning on building a bracket to run the compressor off of the rear end yolk...the reason i want to do it this way....is cause i'm out of room on the motor itself....(to look decent anyway). I already have a/c, power steering and alternator....the only downside is the truck has to move to provide air, and to change the belt you have to remove the rear driveshaft connection..i think it'll be a slick install......i just got to get around to doing it.....right now i've just been filling the air tank with a schrader valve...

rigo

fastbagged68 · 10-15-2003, 03:49 PM

Rigo- ever think about hooking the york up to a winch type setup. They make one called the Oasis made by Trailhead. Might be easier to setup and you wont really ever have to mess with it!

rigo · 10-15-2003, 04:38 PM

yeah....i've seen that product.....it looks cool.....but right now the price is a little steep.....i'm gonna try and mock the bracket up on a spare rear end that i have......and SEE if i can get it to work........thanks for the suggestion....for those seeking to use a York compressor.......a very good site for supplies and ideas is:

Onboar Air

Izzy · 10-15-2003, 07:44 PM

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Originally posted by fastbagged68
Rigo- ever think about hooking the york up to a winch type setup. They make one called the Oasis made by Trailhead. Might be easier to setup and you wont really ever have to mess with it!

Those things are real nice but they pull a ton of amps so you have to be careful if your electrical system is stock.

phantom dually · 10-15-2003, 07:44 PM

I am not really looking to raise it up and down alot. One time to get to ride height and let it out when I park. I was thinking about a 7 gallon tank and a vivair 450c. I have two firestone compressors but wonder if the one vivair would do better??

Izzy · 10-15-2003, 09:09 PM

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Originally posted by phantom dually
I am not really looking to raise it up and down alot. One time to get to ride height and let it out when I park. I was thinking about a 7 gallon tank and a vivair 450c. I have two firestone compressors but wonder if the one vivair would do better??

The viair450c is the comparable comp to the Firestone 317 but the Viair is a better performer.

**N2TRUX** · 10-15-2003, 09:16 PM

Phantom,
These guys are correct about the York compressor being the shiznits for massive air. The only problem with it is it big and ugly. For the look you are after stay with a pair of smaller compressors.

I put a single Viair 400 on my 77, with two 5 gallon tanks. We used the Air Ride "Big Red" valves with 3/8" line. My truck pops up just fine from the aired out position.

The only complaint I have is the Viair compressor si really loud. I have two Thompson 317's on my Blazer. Both of them running together is quiter than the Viair. The single Viair still out pumps the two Thompsons though....

BaggedC10 · 10-16-2003, 02:49 PM

Here's what I'm having installed very soon.

phantom dually · 10-16-2003, 06:31 PM

What do you all think a fair price is to ask for these compressors I have?? I had a pic here somewhere!!! Says firestone model no. 24-3582-9210. Thanks

**N2TRUX** · 10-16-2003, 06:42 PM

Phantom,
I don't know what they are by that number. They are possibly 315 or 317. I sold the last 315 I had that was brand new for 100.

Everyone is going for bigger compressors now, so the market may not be as good. Post them over on Sportruck.com. Those guys will suck them up pretty quick.

**N2TRUX** · 10-16-2003, 06:47 PM

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Originally posted by BaggedC10
Here's what I'm having installed very soon...

I suggest you upgrade to the digital guage too. I mounted mine in the ashtray so I could hide it need be.

With those valves, and 1/2" line it's really hard to fine tune your system in small increments. The digital guage will help a lot....

phantom dually · 10-16-2003, 10:36 PM

Is a viair 550c overkill?? I am going to run a 5 or 7 gall tank.

BaggedC10 · 10-17-2003, 12:28 AM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
I suggest you upgrade to the digital guage too. I mounted mine in the ashtray so I could hide it need be.

With those valves, and 1/2" line it's really hard to fine tune your system in small increments. The digital guage will help a lot....

That looks clean.

I'm not sure exactly how I'm going to setup everything inside. I currently have a 10-switch box that I'm keeping because the power windows are tapped into that (Not my idea! haha) I may "steal" your idea of mounting the control panel below the seat or something similar.

**N2TRUX** · 10-17-2003, 08:44 AM

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Originally posted by BaggedC10
.... I may "steal" your idea of mounting the control panel below the seat or something similar.

Be my guest. The way it's mounted works out perfect. I can reach the switches with ease even if I have a passenger, and see the pressure guage too.

I plan to add a textured plastic cover around the guage that will fill the gap below it...

**N2TRUX** · 10-17-2003, 08:48 AM

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Originally posted by phantom dually
Is a viair 550c overkill?? I am going to run a 5 or 7 gall tank.

Phantom, I think it depends on what you want to do with it. I ran two tanks because it looked symetrical, and I happen to have two new tanks not being used.

I plan to run two compressors intead of one once I decide what to run. My feeling are if I every have a compressor fail, I still have a back up to get me home.

One 550 would certainly do the job though...

Izzy · 10-17-2003, 10:51 AM

I agree 1 550 is plenty.

I am going to mount the swiches for the bags in the door panel(away from the window/lock switches) and I'm also going to replace the door window/lock switches to match the ART switches too.

I'll probably put my gauges in the A/C vent location above the radio since I'll be pulling all the a/c junk.

Also just a good idea imo is to run a hidden keyed switch to the power for the switches so if you're laid out and they don't have the key to the switches they can't steal the truck or the wheels. It's a cheap part like $8 from custom classic.

NSANE68!!! · 10-17-2003, 11:16 AM

I run 9 gal tank, and Co2, no annoying buzzing and no fill time recoop. Plus when you feel frisky you can crank it up to 300psi,

right now it runs in the 175-200 range. Oh I will run one of those annoying buzzers as a back up only.
The engine driven compressors would be my only alternative to the bottle.

Truckhead · 10-25-2003, 07:42 PM

Whats the life of the Co2 tank? Or, about how much use do you get from it?

phantom dually · 10-25-2003, 09:34 PM

Co2 why are you running C02. Dont most people run nitrogen?? I can get c02 for free from work but I would think that having any tank in your truck would be a violation of DOT without the proper paper work.

10-14-2003, 10:09 PM	#1
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Airride tank and comp size?? For those of you who have air ride what size tank are you running and what size compressor?? Are you happy with it and what would you change and why??

10-15-2003, 12:41 PM	#5
PrimeredThunder Back from the Dead Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 522	Man i feel weak lol...I'm running just about 5-6 gallons of air at 145psi with a dinky Viair 325C Compressor....oh well, gets the job done for now Kenny __________________ The only Carb that matters to me is the one under my hood! Salem, Oregon

10-15-2003, 01:55 PM	#6
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	I currently have two 3-gallon tanks and two Thomas 315 compressors. My system only pumps up to 115psi which allows me to completely raise the truck about 2 times. I'm in the process of installing a York engine driven compressor. Once that is installed I'll see if I need any more capacity. I've heard nothing but good things about the York compressor (which is used in the Air Commander kit). I picked up a York in a salvage yard for $30 and am making my own mounting bracket. I figure I'll have about $150 in the York set up. I'll probably leave one of the electric compressors installed just for a back-up air source. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

10-15-2003, 03:43 PM	#7
rigo Flake Daddy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainview TEXAS Posts: 456	I'm running a 7 gallon tank......(modified and painted air tank from walmart, welded in 4 new 3/8" bungs.)..and have a york compressor...i'm planning on building a bracket to run the compressor off of the rear end yolk...the reason i want to do it this way....is cause i'm out of room on the motor itself....(to look decent anyway). I already have a/c, power steering and alternator....the only downside is the truck has to move to provide air, and to change the belt you have to remove the rear driveshaft connection..i think it'll be a slick install......i just got to get around to doing it.....right now i've just been filling the air tank with a schrader valve... rigo __________________ 1968 SWB Fleet Daily Driver 350/TH400 shaved driprail,emblems,tailgate,air ride suspension 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2dr. hardtop shaved everything, air ride suspension 1998 Range Rover 1960 El Camino....in the works.....

10-15-2003, 04:38 PM	#9
rigo Flake Daddy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainview TEXAS Posts: 456	yeah....i've seen that product.....it looks cool.....but right now the price is a little steep.....i'm gonna try and mock the bracket up on a spare rear end that i have......and SEE if i can get it to work........thanks for the suggestion....for those seeking to use a York compressor.......a very good site for supplies and ideas is: Onboar Air __________________ 1968 SWB Fleet Daily Driver 350/TH400 shaved driprail,emblems,tailgate,air ride suspension 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2dr. hardtop shaved everything, air ride suspension 1998 Range Rover 1960 El Camino....in the works.....

10-15-2003, 01:00 AM	#2
BigChevMan My Thoughts Exactly! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 140	go with 2 five gallon tribe tanks and an engine driven compressor setup. You will never be without air and it'll fill quickly without the annoying buzzing bee sound.

10-15-2003, 11:01 AM	#4
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Go with at least 10 gallons of air and do the AIR COMMANDER! Well worth it. You can get the AIR COMMANDER for 25% till the end of this month! www.airliftcompany.com Check out the easy street link!

10-15-2003, 03:49 PM	#8
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Rigo- ever think about hooking the york up to a winch type setup. They make one called the Oasis made by Trailhead. Might be easier to setup and you wont really ever have to mess with it!

10-15-2003, 07:44 PM	#11
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	I am not really looking to raise it up and down alot. One time to get to ride height and let it out when I park. I was thinking about a 7 gallon tank and a vivair 450c. I have two firestone compressors but wonder if the one vivair would do better?? __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

10-15-2003, 09:16 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Phantom, These guys are correct about the York compressor being the shiznits for massive air. The only problem with it is it big and ugly. For the look you are after stay with a pair of smaller compressors. I put a single Viair 400 on my 77, with two 5 gallon tanks. We used the Air Ride "Big Red" valves with 3/8" line. My truck pops up just fine from the aired out position. The only complaint I have is the Viair compressor si really loud. I have two Thompson 317's on my Blazer. Both of them running together is quiter than the Viair. The single Viair still out pumps the two Thompsons though....

10-16-2003, 02:49 PM	#14
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Here's what I'm having installed very soon. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

10-16-2003, 06:31 PM	#15
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	What do you all think a fair price is to ask for these compressors I have?? I had a pic here somewhere!!! Says firestone model no. 24-3582-9210. Thanks __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

10-16-2003, 06:42 PM	#16
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Phantom, I don't know what they are by that number. They are possibly 315 or 317. I sold the last 315 I had that was brand new for 100. Everyone is going for bigger compressors now, so the market may not be as good. Post them over on Sportruck.com. Those guys will suck them up pretty quick.

10-16-2003, 10:36 PM	#18
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Is a viair 550c overkill?? I am going to run a 5 or 7 gall tank. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

10-17-2003, 10:51 AM	#22
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	I agree 1 550 is plenty. I am going to mount the swiches for the bags in the door panel(away from the window/lock switches) and I'm also going to replace the door window/lock switches to match the ART switches too. I'll probably put my gauges in the A/C vent location above the radio since I'll be pulling all the a/c junk. Also just a good idea imo is to run a hidden keyed switch to the power for the switches so if you're laid out and they don't have the key to the switches they can't steal the truck or the wheels. It's a cheap part like $8 from custom classic. Last edited by Izzy; 10-17-2003 at 10:54 AM.



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10-17-2003, 11:16 AM	#23
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	I run 9 gal tank, and Co2, no annoying buzzing and no fill time recoop. Plus when you feel frisky you can crank it up to 300psi, right now it runs in the 175-200 range. Oh I will run one of those annoying buzzers as a back up only. The engine driven compressors would be my only alternative to the bottle. __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

10-25-2003, 07:42 PM	#24
Truckhead 18436572 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waynesboro, Va. Posts: 488	Whats the life of the Co2 tank? Or, about how much use do you get from it?

10-25-2003, 09:34 PM	#25
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Co2 why are you running C02. Dont most people run nitrogen?? I can get c02 for free from work but I would think that having any tank in your truck would be a violation of DOT without the proper paper work. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

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