The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > General Truck Forums > Suspension

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-30-2007, 05:15 PM   #1
randomhero472
Registered User
 
randomhero472's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: oklahoma
Posts: 516
MORE QUESTIONS + Airtank mounting locations

I would like to mount my airtank(s) out of sight, but have a blazer gas tank.. which leaves thinking about the only other place to mount them in on the frame rails in front or behind the rear wheels... i'm looking into doing (2) 3 gallon tanks, just because of their small size, although the 5 gallon tank doesnt seem much bigger, typically 1" taller and 3-4" longer.. my question is do any of you have pics of measurments of the clearance between a fleetside bedside and the outter frame rail, either infront or behind the rear wheels? i dont have a fleetside bed to use for measurements, and my truck will be leaving to be painted in a couple weeks, i'd like to get this stuff ordered by the time it comes back.. thanks
__________________
67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

Last edited by randomhero472; 03-30-2007 at 10:47 PM. Reason: added title
randomhero472 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-30-2007, 05:41 PM   #2
Jaredm82
Active Member
 
Jaredm82's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Ca
Posts: 211
Re: Airtank mounting locations??

Well, I got the 2 gallon tanks from airlift on mine... there is plenty of clearance between the bedside and these, lengthwise you cant go too much longer. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=230216
Jaredm82 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-30-2007, 06:23 PM   #3
jlaird
Senior Member
 
jlaird's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: johnstown, NY
Posts: 2,393
Re: Airtank mounting locations??

i think abadsvt has a similar setup. Might want to searh under his username for pics.
jlaird is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-30-2007, 10:11 PM   #4
revn67
Registered User
 
revn67's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: east longmeadow, MA
Posts: 540
Re: Airtank mounting locations??

i think you'll be fine if you put 5 gallon tanks on each side behind the wheels.....mine are going there and you can mount your valves off of your tanks instead of directly on them. it'll save ya more room, everyone of my buddies has them set-up like that......look around the site you'll see some peoples set-ups
__________________
67 small windowed,shortbed,fleetside, sbc 327, th350,12 bolt :under the knife:
71 cab for sale in parts classifieds!
2004 black chevy 1500

"finish your beer, theres sober kids in india!"
revn67 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-30-2007, 10:46 PM   #5
randomhero472
Registered User
 
randomhero472's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: oklahoma
Posts: 516
Re: Airtank mounting locations??

another couple questions!!! would i be ok to run just 2 valves up front and T the bags together, i'll be running slam re7's, which i've heard are pretty stiff bag compared to others.. second question, i already have a sway bar up front, will i need to make any changes to get the truck as low as possible, i think i remember hearing the sway-bar can limit the drop @ full dump
__________________
67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!
randomhero472 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-31-2007, 12:09 AM   #6
SCOTI
Registered User
 
SCOTI's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 22,066
Re: Airtank mounting locations??

I would run the front bags independent of each other, regardless of wether you run a sway bar or not.

Even w/the Slams 'stiffer' sidewall, you can't beat physics..... air will be pushed from the compressed side to the extended side if there's nothing preventing the transfer.
__________________
67SWB-B.B.RetroRod
64SWB-Recycle
89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck
99CCSWB Driver
All Fleetsides
@rattlecankustoms in IG

Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive.
It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar.....

Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.
SCOTI is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-31-2007, 05:46 PM   #7
67Fleet
Outlandish Trends - FL
 
67Fleet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Orlando
Posts: 1,396
Re: Airtank mounting locations??

I have (2) 3-gallon tanks from Suicide Doors mounted on the frame rails just behind the cab. They are out of sight, and tucked up and out of the way. Here's couple pics for reference:



Compressors are mounted under the cab on driver side. I like them there as I wanted to be able to hear them running in case something odd was to happen. I now have two Viair 380c's running right next to each other. Key is to put some rubber strips under the rubber feet to add some additional vibration damping so they don't sound so loud.
__________________
-Bret
67 short-fleet sold!
67Fleet is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-31-2007, 07:57 PM   #8
Shane
Account Suspended
 
Shane's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: over yonder
Posts: 14,270
Re: Airtank mounting locations??

Hey 67Fleet ... how long does it take the two 380c's to pump up both 3 gallon tanks from dead empty? Also, how many times can you cycle (down & up) the system before the compressors kick on?

Thanks
Shane is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2007, 01:44 PM   #9
randomhero472
Registered User
 
randomhero472's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: oklahoma
Posts: 516
Re: Airtank mounting locations??

thanks for chiming in fleet.. i was hoping you had some pics of your setup
__________________
67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!
randomhero472 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2007, 02:32 PM   #10
67Fleet
Outlandish Trends - FL
 
67Fleet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Orlando
Posts: 1,396
Re: Airtank mounting locations??

Quote:
Originally Posted by Shane View Post
Hey 67Fleet ... how long does it take the two 380c's to pump up both 3 gallon tanks from dead empty? Also, how many times can you cycle (down & up) the system before the compressors kick on?

Thanks
It's been a while since my truck's been driveable so I'm trying to recall here..... I think it takes about 4 minutes to get the psi to about 120 or so from 0 psi. That will lift front and back. I can't even remember now what my pressure switch was set at. Damn it's been a while.
__________________
-Bret
67 short-fleet sold!
67Fleet is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2007, 05:54 PM   #11
Shane
Account Suspended
 
Shane's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: over yonder
Posts: 14,270
Re: Airtank mounting locations??

The reason I asked is I am debating between one large tank (5 - 6 gallon) versus 2 small tanks (2 - 3 gallon) and plan on running a pair of the 380 or larger compressors and wanted to get some input.

Thanks!
Shane is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-02-2007, 02:04 PM   #12
BigSky71
LAIDOUT
 
BigSky71's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NW Montana
Posts: 928
Re: Airtank mounting locations??

Quote:
Originally Posted by 67Fleet View Post
Compressors are mounted under the cab on driver side. I like them there as I wanted to be able to hear them running in case something odd was to happen.
I was mocking up my compressor location recently and noticed that the bolts supplied with the Viair compressor seem really tiny. It looks like you used the supplied hardware, does the comp. seem stable mounted that way? I want to install mine on the frame like yours.
__________________
67 2wd Shorty
Build Pictures
BigSky71 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-02-2007, 09:12 PM   #13
67Fleet
Outlandish Trends - FL
 
67Fleet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Orlando
Posts: 1,396
Re: Airtank mounting locations??

Yeah, they're just "ok". I am going to re-do those and use nylok nuts on them as the standard nuts that are supplied like to wiggle themselves loose after a while. All the vibration that those things are subjected to makes them want to do a dance down the road.
__________________
-Bret
67 short-fleet sold!
67Fleet is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:40 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com