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Old 06-28-2010, 11:17 AM   #1
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Solenoid valve mounting

Was wondering where you guys are mounting your solenoid valves? Building brackets etc? Also do the 2 front ones need to be close to the front of the truck to work properly? Any pictures would be helpful.
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Old 06-28-2010, 12:13 PM   #2
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Re: Solenoid valve mounting

You can buy brackets or build your own pretty easily. The valves don't have to be close to the bag they are working. As for location find a place that is easily accessible and provides protection from road debris.
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Old 06-28-2010, 12:27 PM   #3
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Re: Solenoid valve mounting

I mounted mine to a piece of flat stock with short u bolts and bolted them to the side of the frame right underneath the front part of the bed.
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Old 06-28-2010, 01:07 PM   #4
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Re: Solenoid valve mounting

I had some L-shaped brackets layin around that I drilled some holes in and mounted to the frame under the bed up near the cab. Then bolted the valves on to them. They work fine.
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Old 06-28-2010, 01:15 PM   #5
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Re: Solenoid valve mounting

i used small u bolts from lowes and bolted them to flat piece of metal, then bolted that in between my frame rails behind my gas tank. i will build a hatch that opens on the floor so i can service them if i need to. heres a pic..



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Old 06-28-2010, 06:39 PM   #6
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Re: Solenoid valve mounting

Thanks guys I was going to fab a bracket to put them all on but just wanted to see what other people where doing.
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Old 06-28-2010, 09:54 PM   #7
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Re: Solenoid valve mounting

As mentioned find a safe location and build your bracket to fit. There have been a couple threads on the subject with some good quality pics. Try drilling down through the posts and see what you find.
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