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Air Tank Sizing and Custom Tank Options

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wde_bdy   +1y
Just trying to cover all the bases for if I airbag my ute. What size air tank would be needed for a fairly small vehicle (around 2200lbs or so) that doesn’t need to be excessively quick moving? Most of the setups I’ve seen seem to run around 5 gallons (19ish litres if my conversion is right) or more. Will be running a Macpherson strut setup in the front with bags and monoleaf in the rear, probably 3/8 inch valves. As my Corolla ute is unitary construction I won’t be trying to jump it or drag it really, just want a setup that will ride nice and allow me to dump it right out when I feel the need or jack it up to get me over speed humps.
The second question is who has made their own tank setup? Have seen a few tanks built into the frame, gave me the idea to build my own tank out of pipes so I can hide it in the sides of the tray. Basically I want the air setup to be completely hidden. Any major drawbacks, other than getting it 100% airtight? What wall thickness did you use and did you paint the inside to prevent rust etc? I understand why some people don’t like this setup as the tank becomes part of the frame and will be more prone to rust as it is a moist environment, for my setup though it will have no structural purpose. To get my 5 gallons I would only need to hide around 8 feet of 4 inch ID pipe, or if I got retangular tube I could go 4 x 4 inch and need less than 7 feet.
Any input would be appreciated.

Callum
holcombe347   +1y
i run a 5 gallon in my toyota with 4 1/2 valve up front and 4 3/8 valves in the rear. with 2 280 c viair compressors. its a reliable set up and i can get about 3 inches or so off the ground in the front on a single hit when driving. after that, there isnt much air to bounce the truck any higher. i put my 5 gallon under the bed or tray as you would call it. everything is hidden all you can see is the air lines coming out to the top bag mounts in the rear. only problem is that i dont have a spare tire so if i do go on any road trip longer than 100 miles i just toss my spare in the bed (tray). as for building the tank similar to a frame, i dunno much about it, ive seen people do it but your right it does get prone to rust even with a water trap on the system. if it were me since your just looking for a clean daily driver to have, i would just go with a 5 gallon tank and hide it under your bed(tray).
wde_bdy   +1y
Unfortunately since my car used to be a Corolla station wagon there is no room under the bed, has the fuel tank behind the diff. Good to know that the 5 gallon volume should be suitable though. If it goes to plan there won't be anything at all sticking through the bed, I can get it low enough to keep me happy without needing to notch it. I might do some measuring tonight, could be a bit of space where the muffler used to be. I was intending to place the pipe work behind the side panels in the bed, that way it is still easy to get to.

Callum
vegasyota94   +1y
im running a 2 gallon, and a 3 gallon with 2 firestones..
i wanna go to a bigger tank.
holcombe347   +1y
i thought about going to a bigger tank as well...like a 7 gallon, but im prolly just gonna get another 5 gallon with more ports to replace my old one and put it on nitrogen. even if the bottle runs out, you can leave the regulator open and fill it up with compressed air.
vegasyota94   +1y
thats a good idea.
johnny5   +1y
i have a 8 gallon now i had a 7 gallon but it wasn;'t enough for me lol. the bigger the tank the more play time you will have lol
holcombe347   +1y
thats why im going to nitrogen....its a lot of play time. lol. and its fast as hell. i just figured if i go to a bigger tank i would have to put it in my bed so if im gonna do that id rather see a nitrogen bottle back there.
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