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here's a listing of the parts/items I have in this build.... so far. remember, this does not include the McGaughy's drop spindles and the bolt-in "c" I had installed last year.

I hope this helps you guys out. I'll update my list as I go, but as of now it's fairly complete.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...bagproject.jpg

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Good resource. Any way you might add quantities and approximate cost?

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Come on, pics, Doug, PICS! Where you at? You're killin us here!

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x2

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yeah, I've been a lazy a$$ lately.

as a matter of fact diesel, .... I should have some pics tomorrow.

figured out the tank location and mounts. been grinding and drilling on a "c" channel most of the day. need to notch the frame for the tank tomorrow, show you what I mean when I get some good pics.

crakarjax,
I'll post the entire price list when I finalize a few things, but I'll get it for you. promise.

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Cool. I ask because I priced my static drop at about $400, and I'm guessing the additional premium would be worth it to go to air ride instead. In either case I'll be using CPP drop spindles so... I guess I should order those ;)

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I can tell you that I will have approximately $800 in the entire system (not including the spindles and c notch).

you may be able to do it cheaper if you hit swap meets and watch Ebay and CL closely!

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you know for all that stuff, 800 is a damn good deal. lookin forward to some pics!

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first is a pic for Chris. see, I can be unorganized!

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...t/100_3610.jpg

okay, so here's my tank install. it's a 9 port, 5 gallon AVS, aluminum tank.

I removed the rear-most cross member. I then picked up a 33" piece of 4" c-channel to mount in it's place. the tank is then mounted to the channel with the ports firing forward. I also notched the frame so I could drop the tank without removing the bed.

I now need to figure out the placement of the compressor and valves. should be pretty straightforward from here on out. thinking of a welded box forward of the tank so the valves and compressor will be shielded from rock kickup. oh well, need to start the design phase on that sooooon.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...t/100_3614.jpg

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Seeing that pic makes me wish that i didnt have a gas tank back there. I had to cram everything up under the frame of the drivers side.

Going to look really nice.

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Nice work Doug! Looks like I need to bring you a new extension cord... :D

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yes Lyrikz, I'll never be able to use that space for either a spare or a tank. :(

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Isn't there ample space for a tank where gas "saddle tanks" usually go?

EDIT: duh, stepside != fleetside, LWB != SWB

I guess I have it easy in at least one respect.

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looks good

i still like those wheels

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crakar,
yep, I have a space issue with the stepside bed.

thinking the compressor mount will be the back of the tank mount beam. it is so freaking stout, you could hang the truck up by it.

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That unorganized pic was staged!:hm: I like the air tank mounting, good work. I also like the radius you put on the corners of your cuts, nice attention to detail, looks much more professional.

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Just read this thread. You have covered what I am think of doing to my 65. I need to finish the brakes and motor/trans install first. I feel the same way about laying frame. I intend to drive mine everyday, so if a bag fails, I would not be scrapping on the pavement..

I like the looks of the FJ wheels with the stock paint. What size tire are you running?

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got a bit of work done today.

had a fabricator friend of mine weld a 10" x 6" x .25" thick plate to the bottom of the c channel for my compressor mount.

speaking of which, after looking at compressor, I noticed that it could be mounted differently than the piston firing up and down. so I rotated the mounts so that it sits lower. when mounting it this way, I used longer #10 stainless steel socket head cap screws, loctite blue, and locknuts. I don't believe it's going anywhere soon.......

then I mounted it using the same hardware; stainless steel #10 shcs and locknuts.

here's my latest installment of pics, enjoy....

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...t/100_3623.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...t/100_3624.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...t/100_3631.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...t/100_3629.jpg

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this thing is put togeather so well.... awesome job man. really clean!

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Bolt-on enthusiasts the world over just shed a tear...

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wait, wait, it could have been bolted on. when I got the plate cut, he was standing there with a welding stinger in his hand. what could I do??!!:lol:

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I came across a deal for 600 bucks with 4 bags 8 valves and two viair 450 compressors but im very nervous about getting it because I havent seen anyone show the wiring. You have mentioned relays and other things that I personally would find it hard to do. Could you show some of that?

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Don't be afraid to wire, it's pretty easy and there are plenty of people here to give advice. Wire is very cheap, as well.

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This is the road I am thinking about with my stepper, great info. Subscribing..

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yellowgt
exactly what crakar said. wiring is fairly easy. the best website I have found that shows the wiring schematic is:

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go to the how to tabs, and viola! as a matter of fact, that's how I learned about wiring myself......