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ANoodle 09-21-2010 02:27 PM

Where did you put your compressor
 
I'm building a 63 on bags, front and rear but I'm not sure on where to mount my compressor. Anyone has any pictures on where you mounted yours?
I have my tank bolts into the driver side frame so out of sight.

creep 09-21-2010 02:46 PM

Re: Where did you put your compressor
 
Your compressor should go near the tank so the leader hose reaches. You may want to also put a water trap between the the compressor's leader hose and the tank.

What size compressor are you using?

ANoodle 09-21-2010 02:55 PM

Re: Where did you put your compressor
 
Not sure as I am at work, when i get home I will look to see the size of the compressor.
What do you mean by a water trap?

way2lo2 09-21-2010 03:20 PM

Re: Where did you put your compressor
 
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here is 2 pumps

62 Bowtie 09-21-2010 06:44 PM

Re: Where did you put your compressor
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by way2lo2 (Post 4202517)
here is 2 pumps

hey way2lo2 are u running a notch if so where did you get it or did you fab your own in that pic and do you have any more pics :metal:

61_FL_Apache 09-21-2010 07:42 PM

Re: Where did you put your compressor
 
This was my location of my compressor on my 65.
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...0/IMG_1881.jpg

way2lo2 09-22-2010 07:34 AM

Re: Where did you put your compressor
 
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Quote:

Originally Posted by 62 Bowtie (Post 4202768)
hey way2lo2 are u running a notch if so where did you get it or did you fab your own in that pic and do you have any more pics :metal:

Its a c- notch made from heavy wall 8" tube cut in half.

creep 09-22-2010 11:43 AM

Re: Where did you put your compressor
 
A water trap/separator is a like a filter that keeps moisture from the compressor from getting into the tank, causing it to corrode from the inside. You could also put a drain in tank if you have an unused port on the bottom of it.

creep 09-22-2010 11:47 AM

Re: Where did you put your compressor
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache (Post 4202861)
This was my location of my compressor on my 65.
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...0/IMG_1881.jpg

I would put some gromets in those holes where your air and powerlines go through that steel.

ANoodle 09-22-2010 11:51 AM

Re: Where did you put your compressor
 
Is it smarter to do two tanks and 2 compressors? I have 1 tank 5 gallons and 1 compressor. The Front takes most of the air because of the weight and the rear is fine because of no weight at all.

Any thoughts?

creep 09-22-2010 12:06 PM

Re: Where did you put your compressor
 
That really all depends. If your only going to drop it when you park and lift it to drive it then 1 compressor and tank will be fine. If you are gonna play with the switches alot then you will want to go with 2 compressors and tanks (or 1 bigger tank). It also depends on the size of the compressors. The bigger the compressor, the faster it will fill the tank.

ANoodle 09-22-2010 12:36 PM

Re: Where did you put your compressor
 
True, I cant drop the front while driving as front almost sits on the control arms.
The rear is fine playing with while driving or parking. I will mostly use it when I park as it was set up for running 20s but I have gone in a different direction. I'm going to run 15" rims, red with white walls i think.


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