on board air tanks

[dsrtdcab]

Who is using what guys? I dont think i need a compressor, but I would like to have a tank. Are people buying new tanks from the local compressor shop? I am looking for something under 12" dia. and 2-3' long.

 

[IronViking]

You can find them real cheap on Craigs List.
Sometimes even free. My Deuce came with air tanks for the brakes, It also has an air out line for tools and a line out for trailer brakes. I plan on putting a small
compresser and tank on my Toyota 4x4 van we just picked up.

 

[dsrtdcab]

thats what i would have thought, but i havent found any on the local site, central MA. I will have to keep my eyes open.

 

[ntsqd]

In the size range you're looking for check into truck air brake tanks like those mentioned on the 2.5t. Usually are 8"-10" OD and 18"-36" long. In the past I've found them used at truck wrecking yards for $15-20 New they are more like $60+

 

[Funrover]

I am actually going to go with a air ride tanks from a range rover. You can find them used really cheap. I am, from there, going to get an MV-50 compressor and tie it into a switch up front, Should work out great!

 

[woodeye]

tank

Hey dcab:

go to walmart in the auto/boat section they have them, 5 or 7 gal. for like
$19.99. last weekend I saw one at the bellingham, ma. store.

Woody

 

[taugust]

Where do you want to mount it?

I have an air tank from a semi, I never used it. It is 5 gal, I think. It is about the size you describe. It has several ports and mounting tabs coming off each end. You can have it for the cost of shipping. I need to get it out of my garage. PM me if you want it.

I ended up going with a Viair tank, shortened the legs and mounted it to the underside of the bed, over the axle. I mounted my Viair compressor under the bed in the front left corner.

 

[Grim Reaper]

A tank of air does not go as far as you think. I would reconsider not having a compressor onboard.

As an example on my last truck I built tanks into it that totaled about 9 gallons. Filling the tanks to 150PSI I clock air the 4 32x11.5s from 18-22PSI. It was enough to help get it to the closest gas station but it was a one time shot. It was worthless when I went to 35's till I put a compressor on it.

 

[Nullifier]

I am running a small 2.5 viair tank with a compressor and am probably going to switch to a home made pvc tank in the summer. I would not run just a tank it will not hold enough volumn to fill tires once. If you are going to run something like just a tank go for a power tank or similar. Or maybe a large scuba tank. Scuba tanks are usually good enough to refill some tires 1x.

 

[ntsqd]

Just recalled a trick Scott E of Rockstomper used. He had 2 R12 refrigerant tanks under his old white yota.

 

[dsrtdcab]

thanks for all the responses. I am going to mount the tank on my surco rack that is on my bed. I have stocker tires on there now, and the largest i will run is 33's after i get a lift. I generally dont air down to much less than 20-22psi. I dont offroad much, just to get to various camp sites, so enough air to bring them back to the 30psi range is good.
Woody, i did see the tanks at Wal-mart actually. i was hoping for something with a smaller diameter to be less conspicuous.

 

[fbksurferjoe]

In my thread I have a setup of a compressor and a tank took me a good day to do but turned out pretty good i think and it is more than enough for what i need. Filling tires, air tools, etc... check it out
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10520&page=3

 

[dsrtdcab]

nice build up surferjoe.
I am very hesitant to put a tank under my truck. the winters up here in NE are less than gentle on the undercarriage of trucks, let alone the plumbing and wiring necessary for the tank. I have an old craftsman compressor at home that i may test to see how much i can fill and then go from there. I would prefer to have the tank out of the rack in the winter either way.