Rubber around the air tanks

[Digger09]

I removed my old air tanks from the deuce today due to a leak and when I seperated them 1 air tank was half corroded to the bracket. I cleaned and painted the air tank bracket and hold downs and was thinking about putting rubber strips or something similar to prevent metal on metal contact. Just wondering if anyone sees any negatives in doing this. Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[emmado22]

I dont see any negatives with this mod.

 

[Digger09]

I was also thinking about spray on undercoating as another option.

 

[73m819]

I would do both

 

[plym49]

I would not use undercoating under the strap as it will wiggle and eventually wear a groove in the tank. Clean the area of loose rust and grease, touch up with POR and while it is tacky put your OD paint over that. Then use the rubber strips. Don't forget to clean and paint the inside of the brackets, too.