Air ride guys.. anyone fit a 5gal tank under bed?

[randomhero472]

I really want to keep my tank/compressor out of sight and under the bed, but havent really seen anyone be able to fit one under the bed, anyone make it work.. or what about (2) 3 gallon tanks under the bed... Thanks

[jimmydean]

67Fleet had 2 3-gallon tanks mounted outside the frame rails hidden by the bed just behind the wheels. I mounted a 5 gallon tank between the frame rails.

Mine:


His:

[XXL]

3 gallon tanks can be straddled on either side of the driveshaft with some simple bracketry.

[PBFAB.COM]

I have a 68 in the shop right now that we mounted a fat 5 gallon tank in the rear where a fuel cell would normally go... is this where you're referring to? If so, I can get some pics for ya. We made a bracket/tray that holds the compressors/valves/tank. It fits nice and keeps it all hidden, but will not work if you want to get rid of the factory fuel tank behind the seat.

[randomhero472]

I should have mentioned i have a blazer tank in the rear, my apologies... I think i might be stuck w/(2) 3 gallon tanks on each side of the frame, but please keep info coming!

[los-lowrider]

I have mine mounted behind the cab. It's an 5.28 gallon tank.

[Painter D]

I was able to fit a 5 gal. tank under the bed ,on the pass. side outside frame rail ,in front of the back wheel. Its really close to the bed floor supports but it does fit without hanging down too low , you can't see it from the side either.

[randomhero472]

Originally Posted by 69chevyshort

I was able to fit a 5 gal. tank under the bed ,on the pass. side outside frame rail ,in front of the back wheel. Its really close to the bed floor supports but it does fit without hanging down too low , you can't see it from the side either.

You have any pics of it, and have the measurments for the tank?

[Painter D]

Give me a day or so to try to find a pic and get on my comp.

[randomhero472]

Originally Posted by 69chevyshort

Give me a day or so to try to find a pic and get on my comp.

Cool, did you get the tank off ebay, or from suicide doors?

[Painter D]

Well I searched, but I forgot I deleted all the pics on my digital camera the other day. I got the tank off of someone else that had it on a mustang. I believe it came from Suicide Doors though.

[baggednblown72]

5 gallon here. hung with 2 peiced of flat stock.

Please excuse all the middle fingers in the pics the jackasses that hang out in my shop think it is cooler than chuck norris to have a bird in every picture. lets hope they dont take on excibitionism.

[Slammed67]

I've got two 3-gallon tanks mounted to the outside of the frame on each side behind the rear wheels. Keep exhaust routing in mind when placing your tanks. I have my mufflers mounted where XXL mounted his tanks.

[tds]

Originally Posted by XXL

3 gallon tanks can be straddled on either side of the driveshaft with some simple bracketry.

wonder if i can dump my exhaust before there so i can mount my tanks like that on my 81. it would be perfect.

[XXL]

Originally Posted by tds

wonder if i can dump my exhaust before there so i can mount my tanks like that on my 81. it would be perfect.

That would put the dumps at/under the back of the cab... noisy and probably not to fun to breathe. There should be plenty of room for exhaust to run through that general area, and to the back.

[tvblazer78]

Originally Posted by baggednblown72

5 gallon here. hung with 2 peiced of flat stock.

Please excuse all the middle fingers in the pics the jackasses that hang out in my shop think it is cooler than chuck norris to have a bird in every picture. lets hope they dont take on excibitionism.

Did you see that finger in your pics, it keeps showing up?

[tds]

Originally Posted by XXL

That would put the dumps at/under the back of the cab... noisy and probably not to fun to breathe. There should be plenty of room for exhaust to run through that general area, and to the back.

yea but anything would be better then the open headers i have now. i'll just have to do my exhaust and see what comes of it.