SCOverlander
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- Jeff
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- 2021 JL Rubicon Diesel
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I mounted mine to my Tuffy Security Trunk.
Scott
I originally had it mounted slightly lower and more forward. You can see the original top forward hole in this picture. It fit, but one of the air filters touched the seat back and it touched the carpeting. I didn’t want it to melt the carpet (not sure if it would but played safe) so moved it. It likely could be mounted lower, as I pretty much put it as high as I could.Could you have mounted lower? Do you have a list of parts you needed to mount the compressor?
I originally had it mounted slightly lower and more forward. You can see the original top forward hole in this picture. It fit, but one of the air filters touched the seat back and it touched the carpeting. I didn’t want it to melt the carpet (not sure if it would but played safe) so moved it. It likely could be mounted lower, as I pretty much put it as high as I could.
Scott
I went to Ace Hardware with the mounting bolts and matched them up. I think they were an M8, but not fully sure of that. I also got some bronze bushings that fit over the mounting bolts. I think 1-1/2” long. I can measure tomorrow and check. My compressor was the portable in the case, so it’s configuration may be slightly different than the one designed to be mounted. If you need hoses, you can find them cheaper without the ARB brand. https://www.ebay.com/itm/JIC-Hydrau...=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0Thanks. I have the Tuffy security trunk and I like the idea.
What did you buy to use as the stand off spacers to move it away from the side wall of the enclosure? And do you remember the bolt sizes you used
The spacers are only an inch long and I just clear the lip. Here’s my tank mounted too. I have over a hand thickness between the compressor and the carpet and seat back.Thanks. I have the Tuffy security trunk and I like the idea.
What did you buy to use as the stand off spacers to move it away from the side wall of the enclosure? And do you remember the bolt sizes you used
Negative. The American Adventure lab base is always on. It has plenty of holes for air flow.do you have to keep the lid open every time you operate it? can you run the air intakes out somehow? i often have a full trunk, it would be crazy to unload every time.
On my prior jeep my ARB twin (2014/15 year unit) had some kind of mechanical relay or something which when it gets wet it can short out. I had to have ARB in Auburn replace parts on it. Do you know if they've updated that? I remember seeing it (lots of copper coils, but I'm not 100% sure what it was years later). Mine was an engine mount which I had driven thru a few deep water crossings and got the compressor wet.The ARB compressors are sealed and can be ran through water. The two caveats is to relocate the air intake filter to a high and dry spot and to not let dirt/muck/mud stack up in-between the two compressor bodies, you gotta keep that area clear so the fan can cool the cylinder heads.
Yes, they have used sealed relays for the past two years or so.On my prior jeep my ARB twin (2014/15 year unit) had some kind of mechanical relay or something which when it gets wet it can short out. I had to have ARB in Auburn replace parts on it. Do you know if they've updated that? I remember seeing it (lots of copper coils, but I'm not 100% sure what it was years later). Mine was an engine mount which I had driven thru a few deep water crossings and got the compressor wet.
Yes mine was an old design they had and they offered to send me a replacement of the correct design. Apparently their sheet metal supplier wasn't using the new CAD file and using the old one. I'd recommend calling them and see what they'll do for you. For me I had to delay the install and they sent me a new mount. But even the replacement they sent me had some errors where I had to tap holes they missed. AAL quality control at that time seemed pretty piss poor; a lot of things on my order were wrong or missing. I don't know if they have gotten better since.A question for those of you running a JLU EcoDiesel using the AAL Dual Compressor/Battery mount and REDARC mounting bracket : Did you have to make any modifications to your mount/bracket to get things fitted correctly?
The rear tub is reverse of a 3.6L/2.0L and I feel as though I've received a pre-production mount. (Yes, I've contacted AAL. No, I have not heard back yet). There were no holes/slots drilled to attach the REDARC bracket and the battery mount was preinstalled too far forward causing the battery terminals to make contact with the REDARC. I had to drill and tap new holes about an inch back to prevent the terminals from touching. The optional REDARC bracket is also directional with the REDARC wiring interfering with the predrilled fuse holder location. This also required drilling new holes to relocate the fuse holder.
Not the end of the world, but it was a bit frustrating, took a couple extra hours to drill and tap the holes and I've managed to scratch up the powder coat when pulling the battery in and out for fitment. Has anyone else had this issue? For those of you considering the AAL Dual Compressor mount for your diesel, be aware you may have to make some modifications. Hopefully, the one I've received is a pre-production mount.