Canadian Patrol GQ build up

[trailz]

Love your truck!!!! Just hope you don't catch a rock on that air tank........your truck could end up popping like a

[drbandkgb]

HOLY cow could you have found a worse place for the air tank? Like said above BOOM!!!! on a rock

[Abitibi]

If you guys think it's such a concern I could always move it somewhere else (inside...) but it clears the frame by at least 2 or 3". Bash plate to cover or move I guess.

Thanks for the input.

Mr. D

[reece146]

120 psi of compressed air is going to do SFA if you dent it on a rock and spring a leak. There will be a loud "whoosh" noise and nothing else.

It's fine where it is. Protection would be ok but be wary of trapping mud and junk for it to rust quickly. Think cage vs plate.

[Abitibi]

Thanks again.

So I guess at 150psi it will do a "WHOOSH" instead of the 120psi "whoosh"? Seriously though, I thought it'd be fine there but if I see it's getting bashed too much then I can always reconsider.

Cheers
Mr. D

[Photomike]

Be careful of trying to visit a dam site in the US or Canada. They will see the air tank when they look under your vehicle and have you on the ground with guns aimed at your head

[Patman]

I wouldn't worry so much about the tank, but the drain valve should be addressed. Even if you just tack on a collar to protect it. The way it is now it might as well be a hook!

A simple angle iron "backbone" with a collar for the valve would be a quick fix for protection.

[Abitibi]

Hey Patman,

It's already on the "to do" list. I wanted to replace it with something different when I mounted the tank or a blocking bracket as you suggested.

Thanks all to participate to this post!

Cheers,
Mr. D

[armyrv]

Looking good. At least you are starting off with a quality truck!

I too would have to suggest another location for the air tank, or putting something over it to protect it from damage. I mounted my air tank inside just for that reason. I had enough room to place it where the spare tire use to sit under the truck, but I hit way too much stuff when on the trail to chance it.

My only other suggestion would be to get rid of the chrome brush guard and install/build a real bumper on the front end. Sadly most all stock bumpers on trucks are junk and will get busted up pretty easily.

Keep it up. I hope to see it on the road on my next trip out west

[Abitibi]

Happy New Year everyone!

My truck is at an interesting stage right now. The parts for the next mods are all coming together lately but not yet ready to be mounted, makes for a messy garage! I've got all my lift kit parts just about ready, the custom snorkel parts are all here (just need to build the new airbox)...

Last weekend I removed the headliner as a preparation for the roof insulation and mounting of ceiling shelves.

I started the cabinets as well, that's one project that I've been itching to get started! But I so wish I had a even floor! I'll have pictures when I'm further ahead but not much time for it right now.

armyrv, the new bumper is already on my "to do" list but I have to say, that chrome bushbar is actually very strong. That's what the Mercedes that cut me off a few months ago has to say anyway... As for the airtank I'm planing on putting a guard for it as I build the sliders, interior space is too precious...

Cheers!
Mr. D