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BigChevMan · 10-26-2003, 01:02 AM

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Originally posted by phantom dually
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.

You can get something called a safety cap or clamshell cap. It's designed to mount over the valve and regulator assembly to prevent anything from happening to them while in transport. You should be able to get by with this as far as DOT rules are concerned. I mean...if they are going to bust you for the air tank...you have a lot more problems than just that.

phantom dually · 10-26-2003, 12:43 PM

I transport cylinders at work everyday. We have to keep proper Dot papers in our trucks at all times listing what is in each and how many you have. Also if they are not in use they have to have a cap. If they are in use they have to have a clamshell style cap that you mentioned. DOT requires anyone who transports or has one in a vehicle to have the required paperwork. I am just wondering if anyone has ever had a problem with carrying one of these as the DOT fine is pretty big!! Also why co2 for air ride.

BigChevMan · 10-26-2003, 02:53 PM

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Originally posted by phantom dually
Also why co2 for air ride.

It's all about speed man. You can crank it up to 500 psi and hop like you can with hydros

bagged78 · 10-26-2003, 04:39 PM

Phantom, the 550 is not a sea;ed type comp, that just means that water and dust can get into the motor and create probs, the 450c is sealed and is close to the same rating as the 550, if you mount the 550 out of the elements, or just don't plan to drive in the bad stuff, you should be in great shape....
The major difference in Co2, and Nitrogen is pressure, and Co2 is a liquid oxygen mix that boils to achive pressure (usually around 1500-2000psi) where as the nitrogen is gas that is a constant 2500-5000psi.
In a cold inviornment Co2 has been known to freeze your lines and valves, plus condesation in the bags and lines are always bad.... But either one is fast and is damn fun to hit switches with!!!

NSANE68!!! · 10-27-2003, 02:34 PM

I use the C02 cause here in the hot weather it seems to last longer. When it gets hot the mixture expands producing more psi, more switch time.

phantom dually · 10-27-2003, 11:38 PM

We dont have that problem here in KY!! I can get all the co2 I want for free. But I really dont plan on gettin that crazy. If you know anyone in Ky that needs a hookup on co2 let me know!!!

10-26-2003, 12:43 PM	#27
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	I transport cylinders at work everyday. We have to keep proper Dot papers in our trucks at all times listing what is in each and how many you have. Also if they are not in use they have to have a cap. If they are in use they have to have a clamshell style cap that you mentioned. DOT requires anyone who transports or has one in a vehicle to have the required paperwork. I am just wondering if anyone has ever had a problem with carrying one of these as the DOT fine is pretty big!! Also why co2 for air ride. __________________ 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

10-26-2003, 04:39 PM	#29
bagged78 world class smart ass! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Clinton Utah Posts: 335	Phantom, the 550 is not a sea;ed type comp, that just means that water and dust can get into the motor and create probs, the 450c is sealed and is close to the same rating as the 550, if you mount the 550 out of the elements, or just don't plan to drive in the bad stuff, you should be in great shape.... The major difference in Co2, and Nitrogen is pressure, and Co2 is a liquid oxygen mix that boils to achive pressure (usually around 1500-2000psi) where as the nitrogen is gas that is a constant 2500-5000psi. In a cold inviornment Co2 has been known to freeze your lines and valves, plus condesation in the bags and lines are always bad.... But either one is fast and is damn fun to hit switches with!!! __________________ Aric 75 2WD BLAZER (never ending project) -some day maybe- 02 2500HD CREW CAB 4X (daily drive) -8" lift 37s and 22s- ____ ____________________________

10-27-2003, 02:34 PM	#30
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	I use the C02 cause here in the hot weather it seems to last longer. When it gets hot the mixture expands producing more psi, more switch time. __________________ 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)

10-27-2003, 11:38 PM	#31
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	We dont have that problem here in KY!! I can get all the co2 I want for free. But I really dont plan on gettin that crazy. If you know anyone in Ky that needs a hookup on co2 let me know!!! __________________ 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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