Air Tank Mounting Options

clydefrog

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Northern California

• Jun 2, 2016

• #1

I already searched, came up empty handed.

Where is everyone mounting their OBA external tank? I don't want to mount mine in the cab. I was thinking on top of my Smittybuilt rear tire carrier swing out. I know some people mount theirs underneath. I have the Viar 2.5 gallon tank.

Any pics of different mounting locations would be awesome, thanks!

 

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Trouble

NAXJA Forum User

Location

So. Cal.

• Jun 2, 2016

• #2

I put one on the upper shock crossmember, but I'm running shock hoops. Good idea on the tire swing. I'm gonna see if my extra smittybilt one will fit on the narrow side. I have an ammo can mounted there right now.

 

XJEEPER

NAXJA Member # 13

NAXJA Member

Location

Wasatch Range

• Jun 2, 2016

• #3

I know you said that you don't want to install the tank in the cab, but here's where I placed mine and it has worked out quite well.
http://www.naxja.net/forum/showthread.php?t=913774&page=6

 

clydefrog

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Northern California

• Jun 3, 2016

• #4

Trouble said:

I put one on the upper shock crossmember, but I'm running shock hoops. Good idea on the tire swing. I'm gonna see if my extra smittybilt one will fit on the narrow side. I have an ammo can mounted there right now.

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Do you have the Smittybuilt rear bumper? I know the 2 gal Viar will fit in the middle slot...dont know about the Smittybuilt one, I think its too fat. The 2.5 gal tank Viar is a bit long too fit there though. I will post pics tonight after I test fit it on top of the bumper.

 

TRCM

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Newport News,VA

• Jun 3, 2016

• #5

What about between the rear bumper & the cross member it bolts to ?

 

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garr

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Nassau County NY

• Jun 3, 2016

• #6

I mounted a Viar 5 Gal tank tucked up in the recess of my Nates 4X4 rear bumper.