What is the smallest air tank I can get away with?

[REPO1]

I don't plan on hopping or anything with my truck, but would like air it down when parked, then lift it to ride height when I want to go somewhere. I already bought Slam Specialties bags that have 1/2 ports, but I think I am only going to run 3/8 lines and valves to save a bit of cash. I was hoping to hide the tank under the truck somewhere, and I will be mounting the fuel tank under the bed.

What is recommended?

[fastbagged68]

6 gallons of Air, to go from 3/8 to 1/2 inch is not much more. maybe a few bucks.

[XXL]

3 gallons works fine, but you'll cycle the compressor EVERY time you raise it. You've got room under your truck for plenty of air... I'd recommend 5-6 gallons as well, that way you don't tax the compressors (because you ARE gonna play with the bags every once in a while).

[Shev]

I would imagine it would be pretty easy to fit a couple of 5 gallon "slim" tank under there...

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5 Gallon Slim Tank

Or I know the S-10 guys can fit an 8 gallon between the framerails where the spare tire used to be...

8 Gallon Tank

[REPO1]

Originally Posted by XXL

3 gallons works fine, but you'll cycle the compressor EVERY time you raise it. You've got room under your truck for plenty of air... I'd recommend 5-6 gallons as well, that way you don't tax the compressors (because you ARE gonna play with the bags every once in a while).

Keep in mind that I am putting a fuel tank under the rear of the bed, so will there still be lots of room?

Its hard for me to picture right now, as I have the entire truck ripped apart. Maybe once I get the frame together and the cab back on I may have a better idea, but until then I am relying on you guys.

[SCOTI]

More than likely, your fuel tank will be @ the very rear of the truck so a couple of small tanks on each side @ the front of the bed will work fine. 2 x 3gal tanks will work but there's room for larger if you want.

I use 1 x 3gal tank for the rear bags on my beater68. The only time I mess w/the system is when I'm getting ready to tow something.

[XXL]

Originally Posted by REPO1

Keep in mind that I am putting a fuel tank under the rear of the bed, so will there still be lots of room?

For trucks with trailing arm rear, there is LOTS of room on either side of the driveshaft. I've got a 3 gallon tank, valves, and compressor on either side of the driveshaft, and at full drop they are well above the trailing arms. There's easily room for 5 gallon tanks per side.

[Slammed67]

For trucks with trailing arm rear, there is LOTS of room on either side of the driveshaft.

.....unless your exhaust pipes run through this area. If you have a longbed, you should have plenty of room in front of the rear wheels, under the bed.

[REPO1]

I too will be running my exhaust throught the crossmember. And the truck is a shortbed. Hmmmmm, this could be a tight fit.