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71swb4x4 · 03-26-2006, 12:52 AM

After a long winter of waiting for warmer weather (no garage heater) I have finally started on my suspension. Today I figured out where I am going to put my front tank and valves. We really don't have much room on these Blazers/Jimmy's to put the tanks and valves. Up front I am going to run a two gallon tank with my valves mounted to it. The tank will be mounted a couple inches behind the front bumper, but in front of the first crossmember.
Here's a picture.

71swb4x4 · 03-26-2006, 12:55 AM

The valves do not hang below the frame at all. I will probably mount a piece of aluminum under the tank and valves to try to keep some dirt and water away, but this is going to be a fair weather vehicle anyway.

In the rear I am going to run a three gallon tank, it will be just outside the frame rail on the passengers side. The front and rear tank will be tied together with 1/2 air line. Both tanks will be fed by a York compressor.

I hope to have all of this done by mid May. I only get a few hours a week in the garage, so this will be a long project.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-26-2006, 09:42 AM

Interseting place to put the set-up, a couple of ?'s, does it interfear with
the bumper? does it interfear with the rad deflector? who makes the tank?

71swb4x4 · 03-26-2006, 09:45 AM

It doesn't interfere with either. It's about two inches behind the bumper, and the top fitting will be about 1/2" from the radiator deflector. The tank is two gallon, do you want the physical measurements?

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-26-2006, 09:48 AM

Yeppers, I hope to start on mine next year, still trying to get a 68 clip
at the moment, I will be keeping tabs on your progress, and thanks

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-30-2006, 07:49 PM

Very creative place to mount the set-up....

03-26-2006, 12:52 AM	#1
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	A little progress on my suspension, 2wd bags After a long winter of waiting for warmer weather (no garage heater) I have finally started on my suspension. Today I figured out where I am going to put my front tank and valves. We really don't have much room on these Blazers/Jimmy's to put the tanks and valves. Up front I am going to run a two gallon tank with my valves mounted to it. The tank will be mounted a couple inches behind the front bumper, but in front of the first crossmember. Here's a picture. Attached Images __________________ 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.

03-26-2006, 12:55 AM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: A little progress on my suspension, 2wd bags The valves do not hang below the frame at all. I will probably mount a piece of aluminum under the tank and valves to try to keep some dirt and water away, but this is going to be a fair weather vehicle anyway. In the rear I am going to run a three gallon tank, it will be just outside the frame rail on the passengers side. The front and rear tank will be tied together with 1/2 air line. Both tanks will be fed by a York compressor. I hope to have all of this done by mid May. I only get a few hours a week in the garage, so this will be a long project.

03-26-2006, 09:42 AM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: A little progress on my suspension, 2wd bags Interseting place to put the set-up, a couple of ?'s, does it interfear with the bumper? does it interfear with the rad deflector? who makes the tank? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 03-26-2006 at 09:43 AM.

03-26-2006, 09:45 AM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: A little progress on my suspension, 2wd bags It doesn't interfere with either. It's about two inches behind the bumper, and the top fitting will be about 1/2" from the radiator deflector. The tank is two gallon, do you want the physical measurements? __________________ 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.

03-26-2006, 09:48 AM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: A little progress on my suspension, 2wd bags Yeppers, I hope to start on mine next year, still trying to get a 68 clip at the moment, I will be keeping tabs on your progress, and thanks __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-30-2006, 07:49 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: A little progress on my suspension, 2wd bags Very creative place to mount the set-up.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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