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70chevy · 12-27-2002, 02:17 PM

I have a 70 short bed and have installed bags with independant solenoid for each bag. I want to mount the Air Tank on the outside frame under the cab. Is there anyway to do this without the cab being in place? Also where is a good place to mount the group of solenoid units?

Thanks in advance for any informaion....

NSANE68!!! · 12-27-2002, 02:31 PM

You will probably need the cab on for final mounting of the air tank, to get it properly tucked. As for the solonoid group, I would split them up and put the valves as close to the bags as possible. THIS GIVES YOU THE BEST PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR SYSTEM!!!
The valves will still flow the same CFM, but a hose from the firewall will fill the bag quicker then a hose from the bed to the front will, you get the picture. Anyway that's JMO, there is lot's of ways to run your valves and line, I've tried em all. The shorter to the bag the better.

XXL · 12-27-2002, 08:30 PM

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Originally posted by 70chevy
I have a 70 short bed and have installed bags with independant solenoid for each bag. I want to mount the Air Tank on the outside frame under the cab. Is there anyway to do this without the cab being in place? Also where is a good place to mount the group of solenoid units?

Thanks in advance for any informaion....

You don't have a whole lot of depth from the floor of the cab to the bottom of the rocker... maybe about 5-6" or so... not enough for most of the store-bought air tanks out there.

You've got LOTS of room between the swingarms, just behind the cab. That's where mine are.

Kenneth

12-27-2002, 02:17 PM	#1
70chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 147	Air tank & Solenoid location? I have a 70 short bed and have installed bags with independant solenoid for each bag. I want to mount the Air Tank on the outside frame under the cab. Is there anyway to do this without the cab being in place? Also where is a good place to mount the group of solenoid units? Thanks in advance for any informaion.... __________________ Ken Smith 99 C5 Torch Red Coupe 85 Chevy Candy Apple 70 Chevy 1/2 in process.Semi-gloss black powdercoated frame & suspension, disc brakes up front, 3" drop spindle(Beltech) 5 lug 3.73 rearend, ZZ4, Sanderson headers, 700R4, Air Ride system, Summitt 16 gal fuel cell, Holly mech. fuel pump,

12-27-2002, 02:31 PM	#2
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	You will probably need the cab on for final mounting of the air tank, to get it properly tucked. As for the solonoid group, I would split them up and put the valves as close to the bags as possible. THIS GIVES YOU THE BEST PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR SYSTEM!!! The valves will still flow the same CFM, but a hose from the firewall will fill the bag quicker then a hose from the bed to the front will, you get the picture. Anyway that's JMO, there is lot's of ways to run your valves and line, I've tried em all. The shorter to the bag the better. __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)



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