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Where to mount air tank?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by John A. Shows, Apr 19, 2005.

  1. Apr 19, 2005
    John A. Shows

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    I've got the rest of the plumbing for the OBA, and now I've got to get an air tank and mount it somewhere. Anyone got any suggestions.

    84 CJ7
     
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    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Well, where do you have space? Anywhere underneath along the frame rails? In front of the grill? Above the rear diff? I've heard of guys building tanks using square tubing to get better fits, etc.
     
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    John A. Shows

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    Thanks Mike...Lynn has a friend with a 79 7 that has a tank mounted snugly...he's going to send me some pics.
     
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    jd7

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    Saw one in the shop once was mounted under the battery on the passenger side to the floor and frame rail IIRC, it was on a 7.
     
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    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Here's one of the pics
    My buddy John (GrandCJ) has this 5 gallon tank in his '79 CJ7 with a '94 ZJ 4.0L... :)
     
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    Ghetto Fab.

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    I made a dual battery tray for the pass side back when I was a kid. :D Turned out to have a lot of unused space under it so thats where the tank went. I bought a 2.5gal tank through Kilby Ent.. I think if you try hard enough you might be able to get a stumpy 4-5 gal tank under there. Something similar size wise to those propane tanks for BBQs.

    I was even thinking of making tube fenders that had a bolt on access panel right there so I could easily drain the tank when needed.

    If you don't mind having compressed air in your vehicle you could mount a tank right behind the glove box. Thats basicly waisted space unless your battery box is there.

    Kevo
     
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