Decided to add some storage capacity to my OBA: My current OBA is ARB twin compressors feeding a manifold with three outs; two solenoids for the lockers and one for a Hose QD.
I turned this bran new never used...
...into this within 15 minutes of unboxing. No I didn't buy the extended warranty. lol I only wanted the tank. The compressor is going in the trash unless someone wants it.
Left out all the lengthy fab steps but basically I cut everything off the tank except the original drain bung. Couldn't find a suitable location under the Jeep although I entertained a location above the rear diff near the charcoal canister. Decided to go into the spare tire location. I'm not ready to hack the interior plastics up yet so I decided to use existing mounting points. Mounted in rock solid. I could literally sit on it and it won't move. Then pressure tested and fixed the pin hole leaks. That tank is very thin. Once all the hot work and grinding was done I shot it with some paint my neighbor gave me when he moved away. Almost matches the body color.
Then hopped on the bike to pick up the brass and tubing. Oh man that DOT brass is not cheap. Cried once and now I'm over it. lol In comparison, setting it up for the jic fittings and lines like ARB would have it would have cost waaaaay more. Found a rubber grommet with a suitable size hole for the bulkhead. Just had to drill out some large washers for both sides of the hole. Used the original grommet for a seal. Worked great.
Once all plumbed in, I leak tested the brass, yeah no leaks but one problem. The cheap HF compressor is good for 100 PSI. ARB is 150 PSI. The safety relief valve from HF is 110 PSI. Therefor my new addition kept randomly farting until I zip tied it closed. Will need to get one rated higher.
I do not plan to run air tools but have a couple of air assisted accessories for future use. The air tank does help with airing back up but it's not the cats meow and I didn't expect it to with only being 3 gallons but it will be useful for other stuff. Enjoy the pics.....
I turned this bran new never used...
...into this within 15 minutes of unboxing. No I didn't buy the extended warranty. lol I only wanted the tank. The compressor is going in the trash unless someone wants it.
Left out all the lengthy fab steps but basically I cut everything off the tank except the original drain bung. Couldn't find a suitable location under the Jeep although I entertained a location above the rear diff near the charcoal canister. Decided to go into the spare tire location. I'm not ready to hack the interior plastics up yet so I decided to use existing mounting points. Mounted in rock solid. I could literally sit on it and it won't move. Then pressure tested and fixed the pin hole leaks. That tank is very thin. Once all the hot work and grinding was done I shot it with some paint my neighbor gave me when he moved away. Almost matches the body color.
Then hopped on the bike to pick up the brass and tubing. Oh man that DOT brass is not cheap. Cried once and now I'm over it. lol In comparison, setting it up for the jic fittings and lines like ARB would have it would have cost waaaaay more. Found a rubber grommet with a suitable size hole for the bulkhead. Just had to drill out some large washers for both sides of the hole. Used the original grommet for a seal. Worked great.
Once all plumbed in, I leak tested the brass, yeah no leaks but one problem. The cheap HF compressor is good for 100 PSI. ARB is 150 PSI. The safety relief valve from HF is 110 PSI. Therefor my new addition kept randomly farting until I zip tied it closed. Will need to get one rated higher.
I do not plan to run air tools but have a couple of air assisted accessories for future use. The air tank does help with airing back up but it's not the cats meow and I didn't expect it to with only being 3 gallons but it will be useful for other stuff. Enjoy the pics.....
