Air Bag Tank Size ?

[roofingbloke]

Im in the UK and just about to order my air bag components, however im getting lots of different opinions on tank and compressor size,

1963 C10, Long Fleet,
Small c notch out back, 2" drop spindles up front,
I dont need the air system to go up & down fast, Just need to get her a bit lower when stationary,

I had a 48 Ford with mustang 2 front end with air ride tec bags, 1 gallon tank, small compressor, all worked fine, 2-3 mins to refill tank.

I was thinking the following, 4 X 6" bags, 1 x 3 gallon tank,

thanks

[lolife99]

I have a 3 gallon tank on my blazer and wish I had a 5 gallon.
I just wish I could have a little more capacity.

[roofingbloke]

Hi Lolife, Why do you think a bigger tank is required ?

What size pipes are you running.

[lolife99]

I am running only 1/4" airlines.
I just want more "switch time" without the compressor running.

[DZL1]

I'm running a 5 gallon tank with 1/2" lines and 2 compressors. Truck would lift and drop too fast for my liking so I put flow controls on both the aired up and aired out. Thinking about switching to (2) 3 gallon tanks. Not because of performance, just because I want to relocate my tank and it wont fit where i want it.

DZL1.

[Naterman35]

Im running a 5 gallon tank.. Search ebay for tanks. Mine came off an old city bus. 5 gallon 3 port tank for $11 bucks.

[N2TRUX]

One 3 gallon tank is going to be rather small. If it's possible to fit a single 5 gallon, or two 3 gallon I think you will be happier.

If a single 3 gallon is your only option, consider a compressor with a high PSI rating. This will at least allow you to pack as much air in the tank as possible.

[nastyc10]

I'm also using a 5 gallon tank with 3/8 lines and 1 compressor. Works fine for what I want.

[roofingbloke]

Just been on the ridetech website & there kit comes with a 3 gallon tank ?

So i was just thinking there must be a good reason thet all u guys seem to go with 5 Gallon tanks.

[Hottrucks]

I think a good set up would be a 5 gallon tank and 2 compressors keeps the run time down on the compressors....they suck to listen to...just remeber the comp's are hard on eletical systems they draw like 16 amps each

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by roofingbloke

So i was just thinking there must be a good reason that all u guys seem to go with 5 Gallon tanks.

More tank volume equates to longer, but fewer fill cycles. With a single 3 gallon tank your compressor will have to cycle almost every time you lower and raise the vehicle. With one 5 or two 3 gallon tanks you will be closer to 1.5-2 suspension cycles before the compressor comes on.

I think most will agree that the worst part of an air suspension is listening to the compressor run. I have mine mounted at the very rear of the truck with the filter remote mounted and it's still annoying.

[roofingbloke]

Reply to Hottrucks, Thanks for the reply. Question one pump runninf for 3 mins drawing 16 amps or two pumps running for 1.5 mins drawing 32 amps ??

[Hottrucks]

which ever you choose just be sure to wire them acordingly...I have one comp and it it fails I'm stuck at least with two...well you get it

[N2TRUX]

Be sure if you run two compressors, that you use a relay.

[chevydog66]

You can never have enough. The bigger the better. Depends on the amount of room and your mounting location. I have 2 5gal. tanks and still wish I had more.

[mr mike]

My old s-10 i had had a 5 gal I liked it the comprise would fill it real fast and not get to hot doing it I got all my air ride stuff from Jason at http://www.*****************/
nice guys and great prices

[XtremeBowtie]

I'm running a gallon tank and one Viair 400C compressor right now. It works just fine. I can raise my truck up once before the compressor kicks on. I'm running 1/2" lines with 3/8" Big Red valves, and a 135/150 pressure switch.

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[protrash64]

I'm impatient and went with 2 Viair 400's (almost 5cfm IIRC). I originally had a 6gal tank and after filling the compressors would not turn on at all after numerous adjustments. My compressors pull 50amps...so what, you have to wire them anyway..just use some cable...and a big alternator. I used all re7's with 1/2'' line, fyi.

I re-did my set-up with a 5gal tank and 2 re8's at the rear. I used 3/8's line to the back, also, for a little bit more control. After airing up the bags, my compressors now kick on for just a minute to replenish the tank. The re8's really eat more air.