unknownsolo
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Can you see it?
Disclaimer: I got the idea from here: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/arb-single-compressor-mounting-options.12647/
I wanted onboard air but did not want it in the cabin or under the seat. I already have an amp and a CB mounted under my seats. We also cannot mount it under the hood by the driver wheel in the 4xe, so Grimm mount is not an option. After a lot of research and giving up on mounting a dual ARB air compressor, I settled for the single one because it is smaller, lighter, and easier to handle. I stumbled upon the forum post above and wanted to try the same.
The process was very straightforward. The mount that comes in the box is like it was made to be mounted behind the taillight. The taillight clears without any issues, too.
1- take the air compressor mount apart.
2- Mount behind the taillight.
3- Put the air compressor back on.
4- Wire to the battery or aux switch (I ran mine to aux 2).
5- Run the hose coupling anywhere in that area (I ran mine up by the hard top harness port cover - pics below).
6- Admire your work.
It sounds easier said than done, mainly because it is a very tight space, and a lot of patience is needed. That said, I would do it all over again. I can't think of putting anything else in that space, and mounting the air compressor there clears up more room in the cabin for other stuff. It is also very easy to get access back to it for maintenance.
The air compressor is well protected. It is not in the cabin but is also not exposed. I did not run the air intake up like in the post above. I did not find a reason for that. The taillight area is open to the wheel well and is already very well-ventilated.
Disclaimer: I got the idea from here: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/arb-single-compressor-mounting-options.12647/
I wanted onboard air but did not want it in the cabin or under the seat. I already have an amp and a CB mounted under my seats. We also cannot mount it under the hood by the driver wheel in the 4xe, so Grimm mount is not an option. After a lot of research and giving up on mounting a dual ARB air compressor, I settled for the single one because it is smaller, lighter, and easier to handle. I stumbled upon the forum post above and wanted to try the same.
The process was very straightforward. The mount that comes in the box is like it was made to be mounted behind the taillight. The taillight clears without any issues, too.
1- take the air compressor mount apart.
2- Mount behind the taillight.
3- Put the air compressor back on.
4- Wire to the battery or aux switch (I ran mine to aux 2).
5- Run the hose coupling anywhere in that area (I ran mine up by the hard top harness port cover - pics below).
6- Admire your work.
It sounds easier said than done, mainly because it is a very tight space, and a lot of patience is needed. That said, I would do it all over again. I can't think of putting anything else in that space, and mounting the air compressor there clears up more room in the cabin for other stuff. It is also very easy to get access back to it for maintenance.
The air compressor is well protected. It is not in the cabin but is also not exposed. I did not run the air intake up like in the post above. I did not find a reason for that. The taillight area is open to the wheel well and is already very well-ventilated.
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