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Where did you mount your air tank?

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Old 04-29-2014, 07:55 AM
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Where did you all mount your air tank?

I have a 2.5gallon cylindrical tank that I can't seem to find a spot for. I found an awesome skid plate combo from RR, but unsure of exhaust routing.
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Subscribed. I have seen slim tanks mounted between the engine and radiator at the cross member. Would love to see detailed photos and other options.
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I was thinking of using the muffler location after I relocate and building a skid for it


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Here you go.
5 gallon alum tank that sits far enough up where the muffler was that it is out of the way and just above the bottom of the rear bumper...
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I had my tank where the stock muffler was I also had a skid. I just took it off if someone wants it. It is to heavy to ship. You can kinda see it in the pictures. The skid is strong enough to hold up the rear of the jeep.
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There is a lot of room back there where the muffler currently resides. Though I sersiously worry about that spot during any kind of offroad endeavours. At times my rear hitch acts like my rear skid plate.

Does anyone out there produce a "muffler/behind rear axle" skid plate, that could double as protection for an air tank?
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Originally Posted by wmphoto
Here you go.
5 gallon alum tank that sits far enough up where the muffler was that it is out of the way and just above the bottom of the rear bumper...
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Very slick looking. Any chance you have any other pictures from different angles?

Specifically looking for how low it hangs down.
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Originally Posted by 09GRNJK
There is a lot of room back there where the muffler currently resides. Though I sersiously worry about that spot during any kind of offroad endeavours. At times my rear hitch acts like my rear skid plate.

Does anyone out there produce a "muffler/behind rear axle" skid plate, that could double as protection for an air tank?
I think Rough Country makes a muffler skid.
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Thanks everyone.

I'm going to go measure the muffler and see if I can fit a bigger tank under there or just slap the 2.5 gallon under there.
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Not sure a pressurized aluminum tank in such a vulnerable spot is a good idea. One drop off a ledge and blam! With or without a skid plate.


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