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LUV2XCLR8 · 01-11-2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wink_tim

I see alot of guys with blazers put them behind the back seat,
what about two small tanks outside the frame like N2Billet's?

Well it's gonna be a ROADSTER, so no back seats, or top for that matter

I like the dual tanks idea, have to take some measurements, I thought about
putting them under the floorboards on either side, not sure if it will work

wink_tim · 01-11-2006, 10:44 PM

I think they would have to be some very thin tanks to put them under the floorboards on a 72, the 73 and later I think have a lot more space.

*72CSTC5* · 01-11-2006, 11:35 PM

Hey luv, take off the left and right rocker box covers and try to figure out a way to slip the tanks in the holes if they will fit and run the air lines out the back cover. I dont know, just a thought.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-11-2006, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Hey luv, take off the left and right rocker box covers and try to figure out a way to slip the tanks in the holes if they will fit and run the air lines out the back cover. I dont know, just a thought.

I'm scared to look at them, I havn't had this Blazer on the rack yet,
for all I know there might not be any rocker boxes under there

**N2TRUX** · 01-11-2006, 11:51 PM

You can mount the tanks for your Blazer in the rear...

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-11-2006, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

You can mount the tanks for your Blazer in the rear...

Trux, will that clear a wider rim / tire, looks close on the backside of that pic

wink_tim · 01-12-2006, 06:36 PM

We have lift, well on the back at least. Now it's on to the front.

gferris5 · 01-12-2006, 06:42 PM

Sweeeet, keep the updates coming. I'm following this thread intently.

**N2TRUX** · 01-12-2006, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Trux, will that clear a wider rim / tire, looks close on the backside of that pic

It shouldn't be a problem. The tanks looks longer than they really are. BTW- That's a 295/45/20 on a 20x9.5" rim.

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Originally Posted by wink_tim

We have lift, well on the back at least. Now it's on to the front.

Coool! Nice bit of progress...

Alvin · 01-12-2006, 11:23 PM

Any chance you could give me item #'s off those KYB shocks of yours? Just trying to compile a shopping list to finish bagging mine. Thanks.

wink_tim · 01-12-2006, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvin

Any chance you could give me item #'s off those KYB shocks of yours? Just trying to compile a shopping list to finish bagging mine. Thanks.

I will get you the numbers if you want them but they are just the shocks that come with ECE's shock relocator kit, ment for a static drop. I have not tried them with bags yet. If your not in a rush I will let you know how they do when this projects complete, I may be trying something different myself.

SCOTI · 01-13-2006, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

It shouldn't be a problem. The tanks looks longer than they really are. BTW- That's a 295/45/20 on a 20x9.5" rim.

Coool! Nice bit of progress...

Ken, I'm pretty sure they're 295/40-20's.

Alvin · 01-13-2006, 12:49 AM

That'd be great. I was thinking that might be the case after I posted. So yeah, I'll try to keep up with your updates.

**N2TRUX** · 01-14-2006, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Ken, I'm pretty sure they're 295/40-20's.

Yep that is correct...

wink_tim · 01-17-2006, 08:38 PM

Still moving along, got the drivers side of the front end done at least. The brackets from suicide doors couldn't be any easier. Finished up most of the wiring and plumbing. Hope to be back on the road very soon.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-17-2006, 08:53 PM

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Aquivarious · 01-17-2006, 10:42 PM

Wow.. Love the truck, and the progress! This gives me all the info i need pretty much once i get home and do mine... and its looking GREAT! Keep us updated...

sixty8c10 · 01-19-2006, 12:27 AM

gettin in on the progress...looks great

Putter · 01-19-2006, 10:18 AM

How about telling what each switch does?? I think I have it in my head, but want to know for sure!

And are those "On-Off-On" switches? I mean...center is off and you can throw them both ways?
I have looked every where for some momentary ones like that...that size. (INFO PLEASE)

wink_tim · 01-19-2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Putter

How about telling what each switch does?? I think I have it in my head, but want to know for sure!

And are those "On-Off-On" switches? I mean...center is off and you can throw them both ways?
I have looked every where for some momentary ones like that...that size. (INFO PLEASE)

Putter, on my particular switch box there are 7 total switches. 1 switch for each corner, 1 for front only, 1 for back only, and 1 for all 4 bags. They are "On-Off-On" switches, pushing them one way lets air in to the bag, and the other way lets it out. They always return to the center "off" posistion. I bought this box from *****************, I can't say that I have ever seen just the switches for sale by them selves, not this small anyways.

**N2TRUX** · 01-19-2006, 12:06 PM

Putter, I did a few searches but can't find those switches right now. They are similiar to ones that I have used in the past. Keep in mind the switch controls a relay, so they don't have to be rated very high.

I used a similiar set up on my 77 with 5 switches. One for each corner, and one to dump the system.

Putter · 01-19-2006, 12:48 PM

Thanks guys. I will do some more digging on the net, too.

Alvin · 01-19-2006, 01:37 PM

I don't want to give my idea completely away, but there is a power window switch out there that gives you a switch for each corner (each window control), and a push button you could wire for dumping the entire system. I haven't wired mine up yet, but I bought it off eBay for ~$20. It has the added bonus that the switches will be backlit at night too. Now like I said, I don't want to completely give it away, but look up an early 90's 4 door bmw power window control switch.

wink_tim · 01-19-2006, 04:33 PM

Man, that's a good idea Alvin!

camaro__thunder · 01-19-2006, 04:57 PM

Hey guys the switchbox is from AVS (airbagparts.com) and you can get the switches there seperately http://airbagparts.com/cart/item-det...=SW4&storeid=1

01-11-2006, 10:44 PM	#52
wink_tim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 120	Re: Air Ride For Dummies I think they would have to be some very thin tanks to put them under the floorboards on a 72, the 73 and later I think have a lot more space. __________________ 67 SWB

01-11-2006, 11:35 PM	#53
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Air Ride For Dummies Hey luv, take off the left and right rocker box covers and try to figure out a way to slip the tanks in the holes if they will fit and run the air lines out the back cover. I dont know, just a thought.

01-11-2006, 11:51 PM	#55
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Air Ride For Dummies You can mount the tanks for your Blazer in the rear... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-12-2006, 06:36 PM	#57
wink_tim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 120	Re: Air Ride For Dummies We have lift, well on the back at least. Now it's on to the front. Attached Images __________________ 67 SWB

01-12-2006, 06:42 PM	#58
gferris5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The land of fruits and nuts Posts: 193	Re: Air Ride For Dummies Sweeeet, keep the updates coming. I'm following this thread intently. __________________ Have mercy, I'm recovering from my 4x4 addiction.

01-12-2006, 11:23 PM	#60
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Air Ride For Dummies Any chance you could give me item #'s off those KYB shocks of yours? Just trying to compile a shopping list to finish bagging mine. Thanks. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

01-13-2006, 12:49 AM	#63
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Air Ride For Dummies That'd be great. I was thinking that might be the case after I posted. So yeah, I'll try to keep up with your updates. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

01-17-2006, 08:38 PM	#65
wink_tim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 120	Re: Air Ride For Dummies Still moving along, got the drivers side of the front end done at least. The brackets from suicide doors couldn't be any easier. Finished up most of the wiring and plumbing. Hope to be back on the road very soon. Attached Images __________________ 67 SWB

01-17-2006, 08:53 PM	#66
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Air Ride For Dummies Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-17-2006, 10:42 PM	#67
Aquivarious Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alton, Illinois Posts: 90	Re: Air Ride For Dummies Wow.. Love the truck, and the progress! This gives me all the info i need pretty much once i get home and do mine... and its looking GREAT! Keep us updated... __________________ '71 Chevy C-10 SWB (Project) '04 Mazda RX-8 (F*** around Car) '85 Chevy C-20 (Former Project) Currently Serving In IRAQ. (Man it sucks over here..)

01-19-2006, 12:27 AM	#68
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	Re: Air Ride For Dummies gettin in on the progress...looks great __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

01-19-2006, 10:18 AM	#69
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Air Ride For Dummies How about telling what each switch does?? I think I have it in my head, but want to know for sure! And are those "On-Off-On" switches? I mean...center is off and you can throw them both ways? I have looked every where for some momentary ones like that...that size. (INFO PLEASE) __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 01-19-2006 at 10:21 AM.

01-19-2006, 12:06 PM	#71
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Air Ride For Dummies Putter, I did a few searches but can't find those switches right now. They are similiar to ones that I have used in the past. Keep in mind the switch controls a relay, so they don't have to be rated very high. I used a similiar set up on my 77 with 5 switches. One for each corner, and one to dump the system.

01-19-2006, 12:48 PM	#72
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Air Ride For Dummies Thanks guys. I will do some more digging on the net, too. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

01-19-2006, 01:37 PM	#73
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Air Ride For Dummies I don't want to give my idea completely away, but there is a power window switch out there that gives you a switch for each corner (each window control), and a push button you could wire for dumping the entire system. I haven't wired mine up yet, but I bought it off eBay for ~$20. It has the added bonus that the switches will be backlit at night too. Now like I said, I don't want to completely give it away, but look up an early 90's 4 door bmw power window control switch. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.



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01-19-2006, 04:33 PM	#74
wink_tim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 120	Re: Air Ride For Dummies Man, that's a good idea Alvin! __________________ 67 SWB

01-19-2006, 04:57 PM	#75
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