Tank Location for On Board Air?

[oncedisturbed]

Just had a 9L airtank kit delivered the other day and have no idea where to install it having never done 1 before.

Anyone have any pics / info on where they have installed theirs?

Cheers

OD

[04OFF]

Not sure what model you have, but if its a lower range model GU Wagon (no rear A/C) like mine, the LHR quarter has a nice cavity you can use....


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/complast2.jpg


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/compfittingagain1.jpg

[04OFF]

Oh just read your sig, (cool then)

[threedogs]

Try mounting it next to your chassis rail underneath ,I'm mounting one this weekend weather permitting.
Some flat plate 10mm rod to make some "U" bolts, Easy as, what area are you in

[oncedisturbed]

TD I am over in Perth so a long walk :)

04OFF, that is awesome but I have the Outback drawers in which is a pain to remove to hide in there but that would a good spot :)

Looks like the same tank I have being a 9L?

What hoses did you use as the one's that came with mine are rubbish?

[threedogs]

Try these fitting for manifold etc no need to tighten with screwdriver just push in .Been using them for years with no problems 10mm would be heaps, don't forget oneway valve on your manifold ,it'll stop air leaking back through your compressor.
If you don't run a winch you could mount it in that cavity

[04OFF]

Thanks mate, it is a good spot, as i do a lot of beach, i think having it all tucked away from sand/water/mud etc is a good idea.

I had those push in fittings like 3D shows, when i was talking to the guy at the hose and fitting place, he said that they are good "if" you keep pressure in the system all the time, if not, you are better off with conventional hose and clamp method.

I wanted to be sure i had no problems, so i went with his suggestion on changing to normal hose etc.

[oncedisturbed]

This is the kit I got but was only $35.00 ish when I bought it and has all the normal fittings, not like the one's TD posted. Not to keen on the hose they included as I can't see how it could be 150 psi rated being so thin

http://www.tigerz11.com.au/product-category/compressors/air-tanks/9l-air-tank.html

[gaddy]

Been thinking of doing this do those tanks have a drain , so as any moisture can be let out to prevent internal rust

[threedogs]

You're right I had mine pressurized all the time as I was running F/R diff lock
and a Train horn , never gave me any problems over 20 plus years it was fitted
Do you have a one way valve on your system 4OFF ??
Pretty sure hose is Teflon, so pretty tough

Edit;; Just saw pic you have two fitted

Wouldn't be too hard to plumb up a drain for the tank

[oncedisturbed]

Been thinking of doing this do those tanks have a drain , so as any moisture can be let out to prevent internal rust

The kit I ordered has the drain valve included but will need to check the valves to see if they are 1 way but I believe so

[threedogs]

Haven't been able to get my "BIG BLACK PUMP" from my other 4x4 yet,
still need to figure out where to put it, I also have a tank with a
small pump inbuilt but don't think it'd run a locker, where are you mounting your compressor??

[oncedisturbed]

not sure to be honest as it is fairly big in size so was possibly looking at a "plug and play" set up that gets connected as required seeing as I don't have a lokka

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

Hey mate have a look at this for mounting your tank, might give you some ideas.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?21393-Compressor-with-external-tank-build.

[janderson]

finally finished my on board air. thanks for the idea. air tank in rear 1/4 panel. out of the way and site. the green cap on the front and back outlet is from the safety valve on 45kelo gas bottles.

[threedogs]

Will have to have a look next weekend.
looking at that I can remove my rear cargo seatbelts as well,

Go figure 3 threads open, all on pumps and tank position

@Janderson your tank is in 1/4 panel cavity where did you fit the pump?

[janderson]

Will have to have a look next weekend.
looking at that I can remove my rear cargo seatbelts as well,

Go figure 3 threads open, all on pumps and tank position

@Janderson your tank is in 1/4 panel cavity where did you fit the pump?

for now it will be plug & play, as needed.

[threedogs]

Got a few ideas in my head I'll nut them out with you at camp

[Cervantes]

Just wondering if you guys found that the 9 litre tank was a big enough reservoir to allow you to fill four tires from 15 psi?

Or would you fit a bigger tank if you had the room?

This is a mod that I'd like to do to the Ute and being a Ute I don't have the same space restrictions for tank size.

Thanks
Andy

[threedogs]

Being a ute I'd be putting the largest tank possible, even convert an old gas tank and fit it under the tray,
Should start your own thread BTW

@OD you mounted the air tank yet????

[Shaun 4x4]

That tank behind the quarter panel is awesome.

Do you guys run water traps?

Also TD can you put a link up where you get those fitting and manifolds?

[janderson]

That tank behind the quarter panel is awesome.

Do you guys run water traps?

Also TD can you put a link up where you get those fitting and manifolds?

yer, I use one of those toilet paper roll ones.

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

Hey OD try tractor and truck wrecking yards for air tanks. You'll find alot of the tanks will have the right threads in the right spots.