Air storage tank mounting options

[paddlenbike]

Looking for ideas on where to mount an air storage tank on my 2000 4Runner. Possibly mounted to the frame on the passenger side, inside the spare tire rim or elsewhere. Anyone have pics of their installation?

[4x4mike]

I posted on Pirate asking the same question and didn't get too far. I think I'm going to look at the rear bumper. I might make a fiderglass/PVC 3-4" tank and mount it inside the rear bumper. Problem is I'll have the pull the bumper to mess around. I was thinking behind the front bumper as well.

[Erich_870]

I posted on Pirate asking the same question and didn't get too far. I think I'm going to look at the rear bumper. I might make a fiderglass/PVC 3-4" tank and mount it inside the rear bumper. Problem is I'll have the pull the bumper to mess around. I was thinking behind the front bumper as well.


You're gunna get Wabbit all excited with talk like that!! LOL Any pressure tank needs to be properly engineered and certified so you don't have a ticking time bomb.

There are tons of sizes and configurations to choose from. I've been thinking about putting a 3 gallon tank under that plastic guard under the drivers side door. There is a pretty fair amount of room right there.

Erich

[4x4mike]

I've read his post about ASME certified tanks and what not. I was thinking about a PVC tube that is reinforced with fiberglass. Sure it's risky but that's my middle name.

What plastic cover are you talking about? Viair has 0.5, 1, 2.5 gallon tanks but without one in hand it's hard to think of where I'd put one. I'm checking out a 3 gallon one from craigslist tomorrow. The guy wants $20 so I might buy it just to have it on hand.

[waskillywabbit]

Pressurized PVC is not risky...it is STUPID. :D

Lots of good quality tanks for reasonable $$$.

:guitar:

[Erich_870]

I've read his post about ASME certified tanks and what not. I was thinking about a PVC tube that is reinforced with fiberglass. Sure it's risky but that's my middle name.

What plastic cover are you talking about? Viair has 0.5, 1, 2.5 gallon tanks but without one in hand it's hard to think of where I'd put one. I'm checking out a 3 gallon one from craigslist tomorrow. The guy wants $20 so I might buy it just to have it on hand.


I might be able to snap a pic. It's basically under the drivers side doors. I'd make a mock up of the different sizes out of card board and just start seeing where it will fit.

Erich

[4x4mike]

Pressurized PVC is not risky...it is STUPID. :D

Lots of good quality tanks for reasonable $$$.

:guitar:




It's just hard to find a place to fit those in a relatively stock rig.





I've read his post about ASME certified tanks and what not. I was thinking about a PVC tube that is reinforced with fiberglass. Sure it's risky but that's my middle name.

What plastic cover are you talking about? Viair has 0.5, 1, 2.5 gallon tanks but without one in hand it's hard to think of where I'd put one. I'm checking out a 3 gallon one from craigslist tomorrow. The guy wants $20 so I might buy it just to have it on hand.


I might be able to snap a pic. It's basically under the drivers side doors. I'd make a mock up of the different sizes out of card board and just start seeing where it will fit.

Erich


I'll have to give that a try.

[X-Tool Pimp]

cheap and works perect :thumbup:

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc245/tonytoolpimp/misc%20pictures/P1010017-1.jpg

[paddlenbike]

Looks good. Where can I find a tank like that?

[slosurfer]

Looks like it came from one of these:

Wheelbarrow Compressor (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YQ45WO)

Maybe find someone selling one with a busted motor on craigslist

[4x4mike]

I've been looking of CL for the past month for the little oil less compressors. Even if it's broken you can use the couplers, gages, pressure switch and tank. Problem is that around me the tanks are too big or the seller wants too much for it. There was a nice one for 15 bucks but the tanks were big. The other thing is that the 2 tanks were joined by a welded tube so you'd have to weld and plug it. Other bummer is that it only had one port. Multiple ports would be nice so you could drain it, add a filter, coupler and maybe a gage depending on it's location.

X-tool pimp, if I had a truck bed and no spare in the factory location I would stick something in that location. Those tanks look similar to the ones I got here:

Acme Truck Parts & Equipment, Inc.
New, Used & Rebuilt Truck Parts, Drive-lines, Engines, Standard and Allison Transmissions, Differentials, Truck Dismantling, Steering Gears & Truck Sales

Location: Stockton, California 95205 USA
Phone: 209-946-4615

[paddlenbike]

I've been looking of CL for the past month for the little oil less compressors. Even if it's broken you can use the couplers, gages, pressure switch and tank. Problem is that around me the tanks are too big or the seller wants too much for it. There was a nice one for 15 bucks but the tanks were big. The other thing is that the 2 tanks were joined by a welded tube so you'd have to weld and plug it. Other bummer is that it only had one port. Multiple ports would be nice so you could drain it, add a filter, coupler and maybe a gage depending on it's location.



Looks like I've had some competition and didn't know it...I've been scowering CL for a few weeks now looking for the same thing!

[4x4mike]

I'm going out to Roseville after work to look/buy the 3 gallon tank from some guy.

I found this this morning:
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/tls/843728485.html
$80 for a Rol Air compressor. Those things usually go for $300 new. The tank is nice and flat but I can't see it fitting under the 4runner.

This is the kind of thing I was looking for but for like $30 and in town. The tanks could be cleaned up and brackets welded if necessary.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/tls/843020601.html
or http://sacramento.craigslist.org/tls/841124185.html

[scottiac]

I've got a tank and a compressor, and most of the fittings; just never figured where to put it all, and how to get the mounting brackets I need. Sucks not being able to weld!

[4x4mike]

Have you mounted the compressor? Or do you have it free and use battery clamps? How big is your tank?
I think an electric compressor is best mounted underhood. They are pretty loud to be mounted inside plus they get hot and take up room.

[scottiac]

Hain't done nothin'. It is battery-clips in a tool box right now. I have seen a bracket made that goes around the battery box and bolts there and to the front by the radiator overflow that the extremeaire (what I have) bolts to. Just haven't gotten around to getting one fabbed. :-(