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CO2 Air

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 4:37 pm
by schwalby
I want to get a CO2 tank setup for my Jeep for awhile now but I know it can be done for a lot cheaper then $500 that 4WD.com and Quadratec want for them. Here is the thing though I have had no luck what so ever in finding all the parts to build a set up even though people always say they are easy to find.

So if anyone that has built one before would like to earn a few extra bucks and build a set up for me that would be cool. I will obviously pay for the parts and some extra for your time. Rather pay you guys then some internet company. Only things I ask is that there is a bracket available so I can mount it within the Jeep. It would also be nice to be able to lock the tank in since the Jeep rarely ever has a top on it during the summer. I don?t plan on leaving it in the Jeep 24/7 but I want to be able to go to dinner after a run or something and know it is safe. O and I will pay extra if it is painted red to match my Jeep. Chrysler color Flame Red.

Edit: I just realized this maybe better suited in the For Sale section.

Re: CO2 Air

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 6:05 pm
by Captian Carnage
Josh Buy a o2 tank on ebay from the Beverage Factory Depends what size a10lb will be good and last about 4 -5 timeswith 33s 16-20 tires for a 10-15 lb bottles its cheaper My regulator was $ 50 from 4x4 Rockshop my mount was the most it was around $80 your looking at around $225 + it cost my $20to fill my 20lb bottle Thats what i did

If you can make a upright mount that will save you $80
Checkout these Great prices
http://www.4x4rockshop.com/scripts/prod ... tegory=213

Re: CO2 Air

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:56 pm
by schwalby
Do you remeber what you paid for yours? I can not find Beverage Factory on eBay but I did find their site. http://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbee ... /C15.shtml

Re: CO2 Air

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:08 pm
by Captian Carnage
I GOT MY BOTTLE 3 YEARS AGO they are cheaper on ebay last year a 20lb bottle was $99

i cant remember I got it In a Ebay auction I think it was like $60

Checkout the link I sent in my 1st repley of The Source It has a complete system with a 20lb bottle and mount for $289

Re: CO2 Air

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:09 pm
by dips
josh i bough tmine from polyperforance, came with everything. $230 shipped. bought it about 8 months ago

Re: CO2 Air

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:35 pm
by Scott
x2 on what Brian said, just with more ... and ,,, :mrgreen:

You may also be able to find a cheap tank at a place that fills them. I'd tell you New Bedford welding supply but their a little far from you.

fwiw, you may want to reconsider a tank and get a real oba system. I like the tank I have but I think I'd like OBA better.

Re: CO2 Air

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:39 pm
by Scott

Re: CO2 Air

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:04 pm
by Kurt
I picked up a 20 lb tank in 2007 from Dental, Medical & Industrial Gas Co., Inc.
21 Wolcott Court
Readville, MA 02137
617-361-4600
(I use it for shielding gas on my welder)
They were listing tanks on Ebay at the time.
The tank, filled with CO2 + tax was a grand total of $100.93

I agree with Scott... you may want to reconsider and go with an OBA system.

Re: CO2 Air

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:46 pm
by johnsxj
Josh has been having trouble finding an A/C compressor that will mount to his little 2.4

Re: CO2 Air

Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 12:30 am
by Carl McFly
johnsxj wrote:Josh has been having trouble finding an A/C compressor that will mount to his little 2.4
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Re: CO2 Air

Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:44 am
by Captian Carnage

Re: CO2 Air

Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:50 am
by Captian Carnage

Re: CO2 Air

Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:04 am
by schwalby
Carl McFly wrote:
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Got one and I hate it. Takes too long to fill a tire.
Captian Carnage wrote:They have 12 pages of tanks
You said to get it from Beverage Factory though.
Scott wrote: fwiw, you may want to reconsider a tank and get a real oba system. I like the tank I have but I think I'd like OBA better.
It has been pretty much impossible to find a A/C compressor for my motor and since at some point I am going to dump the crappy 2.4 doesn't seem to make sense going that way. I wouldn't mind putting in a viar type system or something but we are back to big $$ that way.
dips wrote:josh i bough tmine from polyperforance, came with everything. $230 shipped. bought it about 8 months ago
Is this what you got?

http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/CO2-Kits-p-57.html

It is a little more then $230 but didn't know if prices went up or you got a 10lb. How do you like the mounting bracket? Mind taking a pic of it for me?

Re: CO2 Air

Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 12:43 pm
by Captian Carnage
It looks good Those plastic air lines are known to break or crack I like the normal air hose for a compresser a 10 ft 1 will work great

I got mine from the Bev. Factory 3 years ago they were the best priced 1s around at that time On Ebay they were cheap they have others on there for dirt cheap

Re: CO2 Air

Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:32 pm
by schwalby
I am not a big fan of the coiled plastic hoses either but if what ever I get comes with one I will probably use it till it breaks and then get a normal one like you said.