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71swb4x4 · 08-01-2005, 09:48 PM

Has anyone put an air tank behind their front bumper?
I was under the Jimmy trying to figure out how to run the lines. My plan is to run a five gallon tank under the tub behind the passenger rear tire. I would run all four bags off this tank.
After looking today I have enough room to put a three gallon tank behind the front bumper (between the frame rails), and the four front valves there. Since I will be running an engine driven compressor it won't take extra line.
Anyone seen this done? Are there reasons that I shouldn't run this up there?
If this works I plan to do a three gallon up front and a three gallon in the back.

gostranger · 08-02-2005, 06:27 AM

sounds like a great idea you can put the tanks any where they will fit hit us up with pics when done!!

BUDDY · 08-02-2005, 12:36 PM

I'd only be worried about an explosion should you get into an accident

but no accident, no problem. If you can fit it get us some pics

Later,

matthufham · 08-02-2005, 01:44 PM

air won't explode, but if it's compressed it could damage a few things if the tank gets hit.

08-01-2005, 09:48 PM	#1
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Air tank behind front bumper? Has anyone put an air tank behind their front bumper? I was under the Jimmy trying to figure out how to run the lines. My plan is to run a five gallon tank under the tub behind the passenger rear tire. I would run all four bags off this tank. After looking today I have enough room to put a three gallon tank behind the front bumper (between the frame rails), and the four front valves there. Since I will be running an engine driven compressor it won't take extra line. Anyone seen this done? Are there reasons that I shouldn't run this up there? If this works I plan to do a three gallon up front and a three gallon in the back. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

08-02-2005, 12:36 PM	#3
BUDDY Global warming is a myth Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 208	I'd only be worried about an explosion should you get into an accident but no accident, no problem. If you can fit it get us some pics Later, __________________ Henderson, NV 1972 K5 - Lifelong project - Needs Time, Place, Help & Parts!! 1990 K5 with 37's 2003 Discovery SE7 - Wife's

08-02-2005, 06:27 AM	#2
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	sounds like a great idea you can put the tanks any where they will fit hit us up with pics when done!!

08-02-2005, 01:44 PM	#4
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	air won't explode, but if it's compressed it could damage a few things if the tank gets hit.



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