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Post by sylvanis on Aug 13, 2007 13:51:10 GMT -5
Does anyone here have an OBA setup (either engine run or electrical)
I am looking at the Viair kit and am wondering where you have mounted your air tank. Pics would be helpful.
I have been tossing the idea of rather than a portable compressor, getting one that mounts. I'm avoiding the CO2 option, as I considering ARBs in the future.
Any suggestions or assistance would be appreciated.
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Post by nwquadriders on Aug 13, 2007 17:09:26 GMT -5
I'm going to a seminar put on by ARB at one of my local 4x4 shops on Wednesday (hoping to learn a little on this topic myself). They're going to be talking about Air Lockers, Onboard Air, Old Man Emu Suspension, and other ARB products. Free food and supposedly some nice discounts on parts afterwards.
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Post by sylvanis on Aug 13, 2007 21:53:24 GMT -5
take some photos of tank placement....please
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Post by jered_jmm on Aug 13, 2007 22:35:47 GMT -5
Heres a pic of the Viair kit with I believe a 1.5 tank.  Heres a couple connections to where he can hook up his air hose.   |
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Post by treeofliberty on Aug 19, 2007 12:28:10 GMT -5
I'm running the York system, and drilled and tapped my rear bumper, producing a 3.8 gallon tank for the cost of a 1/4 NPT tap and matching drill bit.
However, if this is not an option, the overwhelming response to this question is to place a 2.5 gallon tank between the frame rails, on the driver's side. You simply bolt it to the tub. Many, many guys who wheel extreme trails, like the Hammer's in Johnson Valley have run this way for years, with no tank damage.
Another thing to consider is heat. Having the tank away from the hot engine compartment would be nice as well.
The 2.5 gallon tank that Viair sells is a popular choice for this spot, and is known to fit.
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Post by maxama10 on Sept 4, 2007 19:54:24 GMT -5
I have seen tanks mounted on the rear fenders inside the cab. Just something to consider. Ive always liked the bumper idea though. Just make sure the welds are good.  Might look at stu olsons jeep site and at 4x4xplor.com |
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Post by treeofliberty on Sept 7, 2007 12:31:47 GMT -5
I have seen tanks mounted on the rear fenders inside the cab. Just something to consider. Ive always liked the bumper idea though. Just make sure the welds are good. Might look at stu olsons jeep site and at 4x4xplor.com The welds were an issue, but JB Weld was the cheap and easy fix for that. I had about 4 or 5 pinhole leaks. The best method I found was to drill them out just a little, creating a nice pit to fill with JB Weld, sand and paint over. I did my leak testing after the bumper was mounted back up, using soapy water. A better method would have been to submerge the bumper, but that would have been a pain too. |
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Post by treeofliberty on Sept 7, 2007 12:36:41 GMT -5
I have seen tanks mounted on the rear fenders inside the cab. Just something to consider. Ive always liked the bumper idea though. Just make sure the welds are good. Might look at stu olsons jeep site and at 4x4xplor.com The welds were an issue, but JB Weld was the cheap and easy fix for that. I had about 4 or 5 pinhole leaks. The best method I found was to drill them out just a little, creating a nice pit to fill with JB Weld, sand and paint over. I did my leak testing after the bumper was mounted back up, using soapy water. A better method would have been to submerge the bumper, but that would have been a pain too. |
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