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Received my Viair compressor/tank kit today and unpacked the parts. I have previously done some forum searching and thought installing it underneath the floorboard between the drive shaft and the frame rail like is so popular would work out for me. After holding up the 2.5 gallon air tank in a likely position, I decided I just didn't feel comfortable with the tank there.
Looking at other alternatives, I didn't want to mount the tank inside the tub since it needs to be drained periodically. Under the hood didn't appeal to me either, then I started looking at the tail gate. I'll be moving the spare tire to a combo bumper and swing away spare tire carrier, so I wasn't worried about extra weight there. After more thought, this looks more and more viable to me and I'm thinking about how to make this happen.
Welding up a bracket is no big deal, but my main dilemma is how to attach a pair of brackets to the inside of the tailgate. Sheet metal screws could work loose, through-bolting isn't practical. I was thinking about welding the brackets to the tailgate, but I'm worried about burning through the smaller gauge steel of the tailgate.
Ideas anybody?
Looking at other alternatives, I didn't want to mount the tank inside the tub since it needs to be drained periodically. Under the hood didn't appeal to me either, then I started looking at the tail gate. I'll be moving the spare tire to a combo bumper and swing away spare tire carrier, so I wasn't worried about extra weight there. After more thought, this looks more and more viable to me and I'm thinking about how to make this happen.
Welding up a bracket is no big deal, but my main dilemma is how to attach a pair of brackets to the inside of the tailgate. Sheet metal screws could work loose, through-bolting isn't practical. I was thinking about welding the brackets to the tailgate, but I'm worried about burning through the smaller gauge steel of the tailgate.
Ideas anybody?