shotgun shocks
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no experience with shotgun shocks, but I would think that an extra tank would not make it come up faster, but allow you to come up and down more often. An extra tank would not result in an increase in pressure but only an increase in capacity.
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From: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
I'm in the fluid power industry and design hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
You could do 1 of 2 things. 1) A larger displacement pump and 2) an accumulator to hold pressurized air. I also have Shotgun Shocks on my 07 Deluxe, I just don't know where you would put an extra tank on it without looking horrible and expensive.
Here's a thought... You could use the space inside your frame tube to hold the air. But, I just don't see it being worth the work. I also don't see being able to use a larger displacement pump since there is virtually no room left.
Here's one more thought... You could possibly get away with using smaller air cylinders. With smaller cylinders you have less area to fill with air. The formula to figure that is Force (weight of rear end) = Pressure (lets use 80 psi) times area (area is the volume to the cylinders. F=P*A
I'm pretty sure JD at Shockgun Shocks has tested and researched this. Remember, even if you use an accumulator (extra tank) you still need to fill it with air. That means you will be using that little pump even more.
Now if you had a bagger, well, then you have room to add another tank.
You still have the best air shocks on the market with the best customer service and a lifetime warranty. Not to mention they are made here in the great USA.
You could do 1 of 2 things. 1) A larger displacement pump and 2) an accumulator to hold pressurized air. I also have Shotgun Shocks on my 07 Deluxe, I just don't know where you would put an extra tank on it without looking horrible and expensive.
Here's a thought... You could use the space inside your frame tube to hold the air. But, I just don't see it being worth the work. I also don't see being able to use a larger displacement pump since there is virtually no room left.
Here's one more thought... You could possibly get away with using smaller air cylinders. With smaller cylinders you have less area to fill with air. The formula to figure that is Force (weight of rear end) = Pressure (lets use 80 psi) times area (area is the volume to the cylinders. F=P*A
I'm pretty sure JD at Shockgun Shocks has tested and researched this. Remember, even if you use an accumulator (extra tank) you still need to fill it with air. That means you will be using that little pump even more.
Now if you had a bagger, well, then you have room to add another tank.
You still have the best air shocks on the market with the best customer service and a lifetime warranty. Not to mention they are made here in the great USA.
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From: UAE
Of course you can install an airtaink.
Will take some modifications, but can be done.
Dirty works has those kits with all fittings and valves available.
https://dirtyworks-kc.com/t/air-ride
Where you want to install the additional air tank is up to , you might want to chrome it and install somewhere so it does look good.
For additional info: a member [jam436] made a thorough operations manual . Very good info
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/air-s...-write-up.html
Will take some modifications, but can be done.
Dirty works has those kits with all fittings and valves available.
https://dirtyworks-kc.com/t/air-ride
Where you want to install the additional air tank is up to , you might want to chrome it and install somewhere so it does look good.
For additional info: a member [jam436] made a thorough operations manual . Very good info
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/air-s...-write-up.html
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