mounting location(s) ?
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 789
Likes: 2
From: MI..."near" Dearborn...
mounting location(s) ?
Just curious...for all you (fellow) air suspension trucker's...
...where did you mount your air tank(s)?
...where did you mount your air compressor(s)?
...where did you mount your valves, on the tank?
...it's gettin' a little weird over here...
...
...
...where did you mount your air tank(s)?
...where did you mount your air compressor(s)?
...where did you mount your valves, on the tank?
...it's gettin' a little weird over here...
......
Elder User
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 601
Likes: 1
From: Rancho Cucamonga ca.
I have two tanks one in the rear between frame rails the other under floor under driverside between frame and running board
two compressors next to rear tank between frame rails (their noisy)
valves are front side of rear tank on the frame rail
two compressors next to rear tank between frame rails (their noisy)
valves are front side of rear tank on the frame rail
Hotshot
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 11,591
Likes: 14
From: Pflugerville, tx
My tank is on the outside of the frame, under the passenger door,
the compressor is vertical, mounted on the outside of the frame, inside the right front corner of the bed.
using the bracket from SuicideDoors.
my valves (rear only) are mounted on the cross member.. see this picture
Sam
the compressor is vertical, mounted on the outside of the frame, inside the right front corner of the bed.
using the bracket from SuicideDoors.
my valves (rear only) are mounted on the cross member.. see this picture
Sam
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 789
Likes: 2
From: MI..."near" Dearborn...
tanks...
...
...I promise...last time...what size tanks are you guys using?
...maybe I got a little carried away with the 12-gallon tank?...
...
...with a rear fuel tank, (forgot in all the excitemnent!)... wonderin' where
I can stash this torpedo......good thing it was an in-stock item...
we discussed this when I purchased it and IF need be I can exchange it
for somethin' else...
Dimensions: 12 1/2" H x 44" L
I just went an remeasured the tank AGAIN and the listed
height does include the mounting legs...they are 2 1/4"
from the tank body...
<O
</O
THANKS FELLAS!!!
...I promise...last time...what size tanks are you guys using?...maybe I got a little carried away with the 12-gallon tank?...
......with a rear fuel tank, (forgot in all the excitemnent!)... wonderin' where
I can stash this torpedo...
...good thing it was an in-stock item...we discussed this when I purchased it and IF need be I can exchange it
for somethin' else...
Dimensions: 12 1/2" H x 44" L
I just went an remeasured the tank AGAIN and the listed
height does include the mounting legs...they are 2 1/4"
from the tank body...
<O
</OTHANKS FELLAS!!!
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 274
Likes: 0
From: Marion,Iowa
and im guessing you dont want to mount it in the bed....what about somwere on the outside of the rear frame rails....like that extra space behind the rear wheels, might have to do a little fab work to the body...
Freshman User
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
From: Holland In
I have a 5 gal tank it is mounted on the right side, under the cab inside of the running boards( gas tank is on the left side air tank is on the right). My (2) compressers are mounted on the frame crossmember under the back of the cab. My valves are also on the right side behine the tank.
Trending Topics
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,159
Likes: 28
From: manitoba
wish i had pictures! i built a steel box and installed it on the left hand under the cab where the old fuel tank was, the side towards the running board i left open to cool the compressors, have the tank, 2 compressors, valve and solennoids all in one location.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 789
Likes: 2
From: MI..."near" Dearborn...
plumbing & mounting...
...well...it looks like I MIGHT have gotten myself in a little bit of a jam...
...look like at 44" overall lenght it's a little too long to fit between the
framerails...unless I get real creative...startin' to get real fun...
...
...I did find a diagram that helped clear up a few points for me...
..I think...
Do this make sence for just a FB system?...NO hoppin' or dancini'...
Just ride height & layin' frame...
-
-
-
...look like at 44" overall lenght it's a little too long to fit between the
framerails...unless I get real creative...startin' to get real fun...
......I did find a diagram that helped clear up a few points for me...
..I think...
Do this make sence for just a FB system?...NO hoppin' or dancini'...
Just ride height & layin' frame...
-
-
-
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 789
Likes: 2
From: MI..."near" Dearborn...
Valve Blocks...and Level ManagementSystems...
as I go...
...and I think it may be a good option for ME......thepitshop...which valve block did you go with?
...howz it workin' out?
Chuck...I TRIED to do a search on www.SuicideDoors.com but
kept commimg up empty handed...
......I'll keep at it...I like that idea as my Viair 400C's are oil-less...
Regarding Level ManagementSystems...
...I ran across an advertisement in Classic Trucks for this company
and wondered if anyone as heard of them or has any experience
with their products?
Pricing seems fair...leveling system is ride-height based control only.
Valve block is a-LOT less than Air Ride Technoliges...go figure...
I was gettin' tired of tryin' to get a straight answer out of them...
AccuAir - Air Suspension
...Thanks again...
Tuned
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 307
Likes: 21
From: Carnation, WA
I have used a 5 Gallon Tank, and valve block all mounted under the rear bed as seen here:
.JPG)
One benefit of having IRS is that the rear Diff does no move, so I have a Prop shaft that stays fixed so was able to make a mounting bracket that went between the frame rails.
There are more pics and details on my site (Link below).
Cheers
Lee
One benefit of having IRS is that the rear Diff does no move, so I have a Prop shaft that stays fixed so was able to make a mounting bracket that went between the frame rails.
There are more pics and details on my site (Link below).
Cheers
Lee
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,159
Likes: 28
From: manitoba
here`s the system i`m running but i have 2 compressors and digital air pressure read out, works slick! a lot less mess than having individual valves!
http://www.ridetech.com/more/instruc...cs/ARC4000.pdf
http://www.ridetech.com/more/instruc...cs/ARC4000.pdf
Hotshot
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 11,591
Likes: 14
From: Pflugerville, tx
I'm using a 2.5 gal tank, one compressor, and 1 set of 2 valves (one up, one down) for both rear bags.
the tank is under the passenger side door, the compressor under the bed floor in the right front corner. the valves hung on the cross member where the old parking brake cables went thru.
check valve into the tank from the compressor,
check valve out of the tank into the up control valve.
T to both bags
to the down valve
the difference between the individual valves/block is individual bag control/vs all bags at once.
Sam
the tank is under the passenger side door, the compressor under the bed floor in the right front corner. the valves hung on the cross member where the old parking brake cables went thru.
check valve into the tank from the compressor,
check valve out of the tank into the up control valve.
T to both bags
to the down valve
the difference between the individual valves/block is individual bag control/vs all bags at once.
Sam
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 789
Likes: 2
From: MI..."near" Dearborn...
Valves...
I have used a 5 Gallon Tank, and valve block all mounted under the rear bed as seen here:
One benefit of having IRS is that the rear Diff does no move, so I have a Prop shaft that stays fixed so was able to make a mounting bracket that went between the frame rails.
There are more pics and details on my site (Link below).
Cheers
Lee
One benefit of having IRS is that the rear Diff does no move, so I have a Prop shaft that stays fixed so was able to make a mounting bracket that went between the frame rails.
There are more pics and details on my site (Link below).
Cheers
Lee
...are those "Big Red" valves? How they workin' out? I got to check their "garage sale" section again...
...from time-2-time you can find the ocasional "sweet-deal"...
...pitshop...those look like the RidePro valves...right?...how they workin"...
I was hopin' Reno at Accuair would me a good offer on their valve block
AND their e-level managment system...haven't heard back from him yet...
...tick-tock-...
...