Air ride stuff mounted in bed? Worries of theft? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Square_78 · 01-24-2013, 10:29 AM

Hey guys

Still struggling to figure out where to mount all my air ride compressors, tank, manifold etc. I really would like to mount it all in the bed where you can see it. I have the accuair stage 2 with EXO mount. My only concern is theft of the parts... Anyone ever have any problems with theft or vandalism or tampering when its all exposed and mounted inside the bed?

Zoomin · 01-24-2013, 12:18 PM

Is your truck a daily driver? Where will it be parked overnight?

**LEEVON** · 01-24-2013, 04:38 PM

VERY subjective question and answer.

64fleetside · 01-24-2013, 04:39 PM

Around here anything in the bed is up for grabs.

Square_78 · 01-25-2013, 11:51 PM

Mine will be driven once in a while. Its not my only vehicle. Its parked in a garage overnight 99% of the time. Has anyone ever had compressors stolen or anything? I guess its all probably 10x safer if its underneath bolted to the frame.

Zoomin · 01-26-2013, 12:34 AM

In my way of thinking, thieves are a stupid and lazy lot. If they don't see it, they won't know it's there, and if it's hard to get to, they will move on to the next opportunity.
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67c10rustbuket · 01-26-2013, 12:43 AM

I have had air ride equipment in an open bed before and never had a problem, but who knows. I always had my stuff bolted through the floor where it took two people to install/remove. 1 under the bed and one above. You better watch out for Steve he keeps trying to steal my wheels out of the back yard!

Although I never had problems I eventually got a tonneau cover just for my own peace of mind.

Zoomin · 01-26-2013, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

I have had air ride equipment in an open bed before and never had a problem, but who knows. I always had my stuff bolted through the floor where it took two people to install/remove. 1 under the bed and one above. You better watch out for Steve he keeps trying to steal my wheels out of the back yard!

Although I never had problems I eventually got a tonneau cover just for my own peace of mind.

I'm too lazy to go all the way to your backyard.

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67c10rustbuket · 01-26-2013, 12:56 AM

Like 10 miles, thats far. Beware of my rat terrier guard dog! When are you going to be away from the shop so I can steal lola? cough, uh I mean borrow.

Gmichael · 01-26-2013, 01:37 AM

I'd be more worried about someone stealing the whole truck than individual parts...
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Square_78 · 01-26-2013, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Gmichael

I'd be more worried about someone stealing the whole truck than individual parts...
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HAHA yeah no kidding!

Square_78 · 01-26-2013, 08:18 AM

I'd just love to show off the chrome compressors and all that stuff especially at the local car shows... its just a shame to bolt it all to the frame where nobody will see it. PLUS all the road debris, dirt, dust and maybe once in a while all the water that it will be subject too... hhmmm... what to do... Maybe I'll mount it all in the bed and make a removeable/locking hard cover out of wood or something that would match the truck and wood bed floor.

01-24-2013, 10:29 AM	#1
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Air ride stuff mounted in bed? Worries of theft? Hey guys Still struggling to figure out where to mount all my air ride compressors, tank, manifold etc. I really would like to mount it all in the bed where you can see it. I have the accuair stage 2 with EXO mount. My only concern is theft of the parts... Anyone ever have any problems with theft or vandalism or tampering when its all exposed and mounted inside the bed? __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

01-24-2013, 12:18 PM	#2
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Air ride stuff mounted in bed? Worries of theft? Is your truck a daily driver? Where will it be parked overnight? __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

01-24-2013, 04:38 PM	#3
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Air ride stuff mounted in bed? Worries of theft? VERY subjective question and answer. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-24-2013, 04:39 PM	#4
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: Air ride stuff mounted in bed? Worries of theft? Around here anything in the bed is up for grabs.

01-25-2013, 11:51 PM	#5
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: Air ride stuff mounted in bed? Worries of theft? Mine will be driven once in a while. Its not my only vehicle. Its parked in a garage overnight 99% of the time. Has anyone ever had compressors stolen or anything? I guess its all probably 10x safer if its underneath bolted to the frame. __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

01-26-2013, 12:34 AM	#6
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Air ride stuff mounted in bed? Worries of theft? In my way of thinking, thieves are a stupid and lazy lot. If they don't see it, they won't know it's there, and if it's hard to get to, they will move on to the next opportunity. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

01-26-2013, 12:43 AM	#7
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Air ride stuff mounted in bed? Worries of theft? I have had air ride equipment in an open bed before and never had a problem, but who knows. I always had my stuff bolted through the floor where it took two people to install/remove. 1 under the bed and one above. You better watch out for Steve he keeps trying to steal my wheels out of the back yard! Although I never had problems I eventually got a tonneau cover just for my own peace of mind. __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

01-26-2013, 12:56 AM	#9
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Air ride stuff mounted in bed? Worries of theft? Like 10 miles, thats far. Beware of my rat terrier guard dog! When are you going to be away from the shop so I can steal lola? cough, uh I mean borrow. __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

01-26-2013, 01:37 AM	#10
Gmichael Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, wa Posts: 54	Re: Air ride stuff mounted in bed? Worries of theft? I'd be more worried about someone stealing the whole truck than individual parts... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 C-10 SWB (350, TH400, one tire fire...)

01-26-2013, 08:18 AM	#12
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: Air ride stuff mounted in bed? Worries of theft? I'd just love to show off the chrome compressors and all that stuff especially at the local car shows... its just a shame to bolt it all to the frame where nobody will see it. PLUS all the road debris, dirt, dust and maybe once in a while all the water that it will be subject too... hhmmm... what to do... Maybe I'll mount it all in the bed and make a removeable/locking hard cover out of wood or something that would match the truck and wood bed floor. __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497



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