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Damn, you beat me to it. Here is what I was trying to say:

http://www.caninipet.com/images/diagram.jpg

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That's what I had in mind. If you run 1 front set and 1 rear set per tank (like left vs. right) then the compressors will se the same amount of work. If you run 1 tank for front and 1 tank for rear, the compressor running the front tank will run a lot more than the rear because of the amount of air required to lift the front.

Either way, it will be a sweet setup. But even wear is something you might consider.

Can't wait to see it all done!

Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt.
 

Today i started pluming the air system, so i can see how everything is going to work. I 'll be going with different fitting when I'll get to the final assembly.:cool:

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Looks good meangreen! I think if you mount your rear shocks out side the frame you might get a better ride

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I heard that you could use chevy impala rear brakes on this truck. If true does anybody know if theres any modnification that need to be done. I'm looking to pu rear disc brakes on my truck. thank you:cool:

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http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ghlight=impala

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ghlight=impala

Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt.
 

Looks great! You are making quick work of this truck, that's awesome.

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Finish pluming the bags today,may tomorrow I'll wire it. hopefully I can find a 67-68 front clip soon that way I can fit it , before I take the cad off and finish the frame. Here are some new pics. like always your opinion is welcome.:metal:

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I guess I need to install one of this on each outlet from the tanks to the bags.:confused:

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front bag plate compressor mounts.
no other use for them with the dropmember.

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im going to check back here for sure , im in the planning/buyingstage for my own system

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Is this a daily driver? If not, I wouldn't bother with the water trap.

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Could you install it in between the pump and the tank? If so you could keep moisture out of the tank and the bags. One thing about air filters , I think here bigger is better. You dont want a small air filter slowing down the air flow to your system.

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What might be good for one guy may not be for the other. Meaning you live in NY , meangreen in TX. I know from first hand experience moisture is a problem here in TX.

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I haven't experienced any issues w/my air set-up & I don't don't have a moisture trap. What problems have you had w/your system?

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You don't have to worry about your lines or bags. The tank is where moisture will collect. Then it will cause rust and the rust could clog up you lines. You could always put a drain on your tank and check the system every now and then. But then again to each his own ,if you don't need it you don't need it:lol:
Scotti, you running nitrogen tanks? What are you running?

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jlaird, I haven't gotten change to thank for all of you help. On till now so thank you.:c2:

I'm building this truck as a show truck, and maybe wkend driving ,cruise
etc. :cool:

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No nitrogen here. I'm using a small Thompson compressor.

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If you are drawing air in from the outside for your system that its likely you will get some moisture. Scotti how old is your system? Have you had a chance to look inside to SEE that you do not have moisture problems or you just saying you do not? A aluminum tank will be good also. A filter is not a necessity but just a little added insurance. On my high dollar system I would not have a problem running a cheap filter. Oh well:(

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If you do decide to run a water trap, I would put it after the tank. This will assure you of the least amount of possible water in your lines/valves/bags. That is the goal right? Ok, lets hear all the opposing views... put a drain on your tanks.

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I've had my system in since mid '01. I've never had any problems w/it so there's not been any reason to check it (if it ain't broke... dont break it).

I'm currently upgrading my bags, suspension, & drivetrain so I have everything apart. When I've moved the tank, I didn't feel anything shifting around internally. I suppose I could remove a fitting & see if there's signs of something wrong.

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yes that too

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I took a hammer to the tank & 'rattled' it around some. I did get some corrosion/rust pieces out of it. I wonder how long it would take to eat through a tank?

Soooooo . . ..... it would be wise to run a filter/trap; especially if your running an electronic system w/solenoids & valves (just to protect your investment). It's prob not that big of a deal on manual control systems.

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it should work on automated systems too since the watertrap is placed between the compressor and tank .
you now im studying for my big rig licence at the moment and those big truck have the same problem they use a "wet tank" in here the air gets compressed and the vapor condenses to the bottom and after that they distribute the compressed air intoo the other tanks with a special 4 way valve , newer trucks dont have the wet tank no more but have a special dehumidifier that looks like a oilfilter cartridge .
the little pullvalves with cords they use on trucks would be indeal for our aplycation too i believe it sure beats crawling halfway under the bed to open up the little valves on the tanks to drain the water

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I'm with jlaird, I think they should be in the tank out port to the bags, just like your normal tool comp. I maybe wrong, but as long as you have air stored in the tanks is going to build moisture when you use it. Even if you put the trap between the comp and the tanks. Right.:confused: