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**lock** · 11-24-2003, 06:28 PM

Im fairly new to the air ride suspension stuff. Is it possible to have air bags for front and rear and mount all the equipment under the bed? I do plan on relocating my gas tank to the frame as well... just wondering if there is room for an air ride suspension while im planning my truck build up.

**N2TRUX** · 11-24-2003, 11:29 PM

Mines not a 67-72, it's a 77 but there shouldn't be that much difference back there. Here's what was done on mine....
Tank shot-

**N2TRUX** · 11-24-2003, 11:30 PM

Compressor shot-

**N2TRUX** · 11-24-2003, 11:30 PM

Big Red valves-

**lock** · 11-25-2003, 12:24 AM

Hmm from seeing your frame shots, Im guessing the answer is no if I plan on relocating the gas tank.

*Shane* · 11-25-2003, 01:34 AM

thats exactly what I was thinking ... I would love to put my tanks and compressors there ... but there is already a poly Blazer tank there.

valley 67 · 11-25-2003, 03:23 AM

I HAVE 67 AND 5 GAL TANK IT FIT ALONG FRAME RAIL UNDER CAB DRILLED AND WELDED NUTS TO TANKS LEGS

**N2TRUX** · 11-25-2003, 11:17 AM

Yeah, if your putting a Blazer tank in the rear, it won't work like mine. Personally I woudn't put my gas tank back there. The main reason we removed the spare tire was it hung down too low. I would think the gas tank would too.

We mounted the air tanks on my Blazer outside the frame in the rear. They plan to raise the rear floor, and make a smaller gas tank to prevent it from dragging...

Here it is now...

**N2TRUX** · 11-25-2003, 11:18 AM

Another view-

**N2TRUX** · 11-25-2003, 11:19 AM

It looks like valley 67 has you answer if your set on a tank in the rear...

grnddwn · 11-25-2003, 01:40 PM

I put mine in the back on either side of the tank like N2TRUX

PrimeredThunder · 11-25-2003, 03:13 PM

i plan on relocating mine, but i want to wait until I upgrade to a 12 gallon tank and engine driven compressor. Right now i've got to listen to my 6 gallon and my compressor mounted behind the seat.

Kenny

phantom dually · 11-26-2003, 12:08 AM

Anyone ever thought of boxing in your frame rails and using them for you air tanks. Put a few bungs in and you set.

grnddwn · 11-26-2003, 12:16 AM

Seen it done its alot of work though

*Shane* · 11-26-2003, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Yeah, if your putting a Blazer tank in the rear, it won't work like mine. Personally I woudn't put my gas tank back there. The main reason we removed the spare tire was it hung down too low. I would think the gas tank would too.

personally, I don't want it in the cab with me ... but that's something the '73 & up trucks don't have to worry about either.

**N2TRUX** · 11-26-2003, 01:29 AM

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Originally posted by Shane
personally, I don't want it in the cab with me ...

I can understand you not wanting it in the cab. I wouldn't want the either. I was just commenting on the rear seems like a bad place to put it too.

I guess the floor on the 67-72 cab won't allow you enough space to mount it under the bed/cab like the 73-87's do. Is there room to put a custom built tank along the frame like that?

**N2TRUX** · 11-26-2003, 01:31 AM

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Originally posted by phantom dually
Anyone ever thought of boxing in your frame rails and using them for you air tanks. Put a few bungs in and you set.

Yes, I have. If there is enough room, I may do this on my Blazer...

valley 67 · 11-26-2003, 02:26 AM

MY TANK MOUNTED UNDER CAB NO MODS AND STOCK CAB MOUNTS..

70 Jimmy · 11-26-2003, 11:35 PM

I was thinking of mounting mine inside the "rocker box" on my 70 Jimmy. Probably won't because so the work involved.

**N2TRUX** · 11-27-2003, 12:19 AM

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Originally posted by valley 67
MY TANK MOUNTED UNDER CAB NO MODS AND STOCK CAB MOUNTS..

Well that answers that question. Got Pics?

valley 67 · 11-27-2003, 12:24 AM

ILL TAKE PICS THIS WEEKEND

valley 67 · 11-29-2003, 12:21 AM

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valley 67 · 11-29-2003, 12:22 AM

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grnddwn · 11-29-2003, 12:23 AM

Will it be in the way of your exhaust?

valley 67 · 11-29-2003, 12:23 AM

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11-24-2003, 06:28 PM	#1
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	Air tank mounting locations Im fairly new to the air ride suspension stuff. Is it possible to have air bags for front and rear and mount all the equipment under the bed? I do plan on relocating my gas tank to the frame as well... just wondering if there is room for an air ride suspension while im planning my truck build up. __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com

11-24-2003, 11:29 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Mines not a 67-72, it's a 77 but there shouldn't be that much difference back there. Here's what was done on mine.... Tank shot- __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-25-2003, 03:23 AM	#7
valley 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: calif. central valley Posts: 175	I HAVE 67 AND 5 GAL TANK IT FIT ALONG FRAME RAIL UNDER CAB DRILLED AND WELDED NUTS TO TANKS LEGS Attached Images

11-25-2003, 11:17 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Yeah, if your putting a Blazer tank in the rear, it won't work like mine. Personally I woudn't put my gas tank back there. The main reason we removed the spare tire was it hung down too low. I would think the gas tank would too. We mounted the air tanks on my Blazer outside the frame in the rear. They plan to raise the rear floor, and make a smaller gas tank to prevent it from dragging... Here it is now... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-25-2003, 11:18 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Another view- Attached Images

11-24-2003, 11:30 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Compressor shot-

11-25-2003, 12:24 AM	#5
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	Hmm from seeing your frame shots, Im guessing the answer is no if I plan on relocating the gas tank.

11-25-2003, 01:34 AM	#6
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	thats exactly what I was thinking ... I would love to put my tanks and compressors there ... but there is already a poly Blazer tank there.

11-25-2003, 11:19 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	It looks like valley 67 has you answer if your set on a tank in the rear...

11-25-2003, 01:40 PM	#11
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	I put mine in the back on either side of the tank like N2TRUX

11-25-2003, 03:13 PM	#12
PrimeredThunder Back from the Dead Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 522	i plan on relocating mine, but i want to wait until I upgrade to a 12 gallon tank and engine driven compressor. Right now i've got to listen to my 6 gallon and my compressor mounted behind the seat. Kenny __________________ The only Carb that matters to me is the one under my hood! Salem, Oregon

11-26-2003, 12:08 AM	#13
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Anyone ever thought of boxing in your frame rails and using them for you air tanks. Put a few bungs in and you set. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

11-26-2003, 12:16 AM	#14
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	Seen it done its alot of work though

11-26-2003, 02:26 AM	#18
valley 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: calif. central valley Posts: 175	MY TANK MOUNTED UNDER CAB NO MODS AND STOCK CAB MOUNTS..

11-26-2003, 11:35 PM	#19
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	I was thinking of mounting mine inside the "rocker box" on my 70 Jimmy. Probably won't because so the work involved. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"



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11-27-2003, 12:24 AM	#21
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11-29-2003, 12:23 AM	#24
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	Will it be in the way of your exhaust?

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