Air Compressor recommendations??

[Skolson]

Hello! Need some advice on an air compressor purchase - want something of quality that doesn’t take an hour to inflate 4 tires and somewhat middle of the road in price. Will be used for 35s and/or 37s. Thanks!

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[chevymitchell]

Hello! Need some advice on an air compressor purchase - want something of quality that doesn’t take an hour to inflate 4 tires and somewhat middle of the road in price. Will be used for 35s and/or 37s. Thanks!

ARB Twin or Powertank.

Altitude plays into how fast a compressor will inflate a tire more than anything. Most of the 12vdc compressors put out comparable CFM.

Powertank doesn't care about altitude and is by the far the fastest; 1/4 the time. Usually, the Powertank is finished with all 4 by the time a compressor is done with 1-1.5 tires.

 

[Rubi6mt]

I just got the Morrflate system with the quadhose and 300lpm compressor. No messing around with core valves, just put the air chucks on all 4 wheels super fast.

I run 37inch KM3s. Took just over 2min to deflate all 4 tires to 17psi and 2m30s to inflate back up to 30psi.

 

[Skolson]

I just got the Morrflate system with the quadhose and 300lpm compressor. No messing around with core valves, just put the air chucks on all 4 wheels super fast.

I run 37inch KM3s. Took just over 2min to deflate all 4 tires to 17psi and 2m30s to inflate back up to 30psi.

Thanks! I saw someone with this set up at Palo Duro and now I know what/who makes it.

 

[Skolson]

ARB Twin or Powertank.

Altitude plays into how fast a compressor will inflate a tire more than anything. Most of the 12vdc compressors put out comparable CFM.

Powertank doesn't care about altitude and is by the far the fastest; 1/4 the time. Usually, the Powertank is finished with all 4 by the time a compressor is done with 1-1.5 tires.

Thanks so much!

 

[mnjeeper]

I just got the Morrflate system with the quadhose and 300lpm compressor. No messing around with core valves, just put the air chucks on all 4 wheels super fast.

I run 37inch KM3s. Took just over 2min to deflate all 4 tires to 17psi and 2m30s to inflate back up to 30psi.

I have the same morrflate hose setup, and the same compressor from another brand. Everyplace I have used it so far had industrial air so I just used the morrflate so far. Love it. I was shocked how fast airing down from 30 to 11 went.

I really want to see if I can find a place to mount the compressor.

 

[73TAWM]

I went with the ARB twin along with the Kraken mount under the passenger seat. I can air all four tires up at the same time in about 7 to 8 minutes. I have about 800 in both but I can air up anytime I want with the touch of a button.

 

[Rubi6mt]

I have the same morrflate hose setup, and the same compressor from another brand. Everyplace I have used it so far had industrial air so I just used the morrflate so far. Love it. I was shocked how fast airing down from 30 to 11 went.

I really want to see if I can find a place to mount the compressor.

It's kinda like starting a camp fire with a lighter instead of rubbing two sticks together.

Why didn't I upgrade sooner lol

 

[Bryce]

I got the ARB Twin with the Grimm Off-Road mount that puts it in the drivers fender under the brake master cylinder. Very happy with this set up. No trouble airing up my 35s.

 

[GATORB8]

I run the ARB portable single and a DIY four way. I'd go straight to the ARB twin if you can swing it. Takes about a half hour and under $100 to build an easy four way.

Around 6 minutes for all 4 37" KO2 15-30.

 

[rcadden]

Speedflate also makes a similar quad-hose system (https://www.speedflate.com). A few more options, so that's what I went with, personally.

If you're not up for the cost of onboard air, I have a VIAIR 440p that works perfectly. I'm only using it on 33s but it should handle 35s or 37s pretty easily to get you started.

 

[beast40]

Dual ARB using the Grimm Mount. Clean finish, in the engine bay (reduced noise) and airs up 37s in under 2 minutes each.

I've aired up 4 rigs back to back in July with no heating issues.

 

[Skolson]

Thanks everyone for the responses so far! Anyone have experience with the Thor’s Lightning product?

 

[GATORB8]

Thanks everyone for the responses so far! Anyone have experience with the Thor’s Lightning product?

I’m gonna go out on a limb and guess it’s pretty much the same as all the other 10.6s which sprouted up after people found it as the Maxi Trac at Napa.

 

[donmontalvo]

ARB Twin or Powertank.

Altitude plays into how fast a compressor will inflate a tire more than anything. Most of the 12vdc compressors put out comparable CFM.

Powertank doesn't care about altitude and is by the far the fastest; 1/4 the time. Usually, the Powertank is finished with all 4 by the time a compressor is done with 1-1.5 tires.

Perfect response.The only 100% duty cycle compressor is the ARB Dual Compressor. That said, PowerTank is just so awesome! Can’t go wrong with either.

I would never recommend a single compressor, or any double compressor that isn’t 100% duty cycle.

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