Mounting ARB Air Compressor

[intentsrig]

Still love my under seat mounting location.

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[Dkretden]

BTW, ARB has an underseat mount coming out next month.
https://www.arbusa.com/site/wp-cont...lerJLCompressorBracketexp-Product-Release.pdf

https://www.quadratec.com/p/arb/twin-air-compressor-mounting-bracket-jeep-wrangler-jl-3550220

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[Sgt Beavis]

https://www.quadratec.com/p/arb/twin-air-compressor-mounting-bracket-jeep-wrangler-jl-3550220

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Cool, but I have already bought the cargo area mount from American Adventure Labs.
BTW, they told me through FB messenger that they’ll have a new compressor related product coming out soon.

 

[Goin2drt]

https://www.quadratec.com/p/arb/twin-air-compressor-mounting-bracket-jeep-wrangler-jl-3550220

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I am interested to see what you will need to get and how you will get this install final to the side of the seat. I mean from the top of where the air outlet is to a usable solution to plugging in air hose if that makes sense.

I have the early Kansas JL under the hood version that is working great but to get it out of the elements and in the vehicle would be better. I just never liked the other places so far available.

 

[roaniecowpony]

I decided to go with the portable route. No mounting. I don't run air lockers and won't be airing down unless something is unpassable on a hunting trip. I actually have a Viair 440 portable, but I'm looking for something smaller.

 

[RangerRobAZ]

I decided to go with the portable route. No mounting. I don't run air lockers and won't be airing down unless something is unpassable on a hunting trip. I actually have a Viair 440 portable, but I'm looking for something smaller.

That’s the route I went. Got a smittybilt 2781 for $134. Seems comparable to the single ARB in speed. I’d like have an air compressor mounted but none of the options available appealed to me and overall cost was way more.

 

[Dkretden]

That’s the route I went. Got a smittybilt 2781 for $134. Seems comparable to the single ARB in speed. I’d like have an air compressor mounted but none of the options available appealed to me and overall cost was way more.

Thanks for the tip here. The smittybilt may be a good option. The reviews seem to suggest that it’s robust and reliable. And, with 5CFM, it delivers a lot of volume compared to many portables. Thanks again, I may go with this ..... the price is good and the “install” is zero.

 

[Mrjimmystewart]

I have and still love the Kansas underhood bracket. very innovative, and so far no issues at all. Great to have air and not have to sacrifice other much needed space. the install was a little tricky, but pretty easy once I figured out a good way, was able to do it by myself prety quickly.

 

[word302]

DV8 is making an under hood mount now as well. Interested in this one as it looks like it's down low enough to keep away from most of the heat.

 

[Lazygreek]

Hello, Question. I'm looking for some help to install the ARB Twin Air Comp. in the back with the MORE bracket. What supplies do I need, like gauge of wire ? And am I just extend the red/black to the front by the battery ?

 

[Moto_21]

Hello, Question. I'm looking for some help to install the ARB Twin Air Comp. in the back with the MORE bracket. What supplies do I need, like gauge of wire ? And am I just extend the red/black to the front by the battery ?

You need two red wires and one black. I used 8 gauge to match what they had(i think it was 8) One fuse on each red wire.

 

[Lazygreek]

You need two red wires and one black. I used 8 gauge to match what they had(i think it was 8) One fuse on each red wire.

If I'm understanding, I need to extend 2 red and 1 black? and run 2 fuse's (what kind of fuse, 40amp?) to the red lines ? black goes to negative on battery ? and the 2 red one? positive on the red battery, and the 2nd ?

And then, when I run the wires, most likely through clutch hole, does it need to be sealed with something ?

and to extend. Solder the wires and heatshrink the joint ?

 

[Moto_21]

If I'm understanding, I need to extend 2 red and 1 black? and run 2 fuse's (what kind of fuse, 40amp?) to the red lines ? black goes to negative on battery ? and the 2 red one? positive on the red battery, and the 2nd ?

And then, when I run the wires, most likely through clutch hole, does it need to be sealed with something ?

and to extend. Solder the wires and heatshrink the joint ?

Originally mine was the arb portable. I took it out of the box and hard mounted it in the back. I cut up the plug for power and ran both reds and the black through a grommet under the passengers dash and ran it through the plastic wire channel along the doors and up into the rear. I then re spliced the original plug back onto the end for easy connect and disconnect. The red wires came with the fuses already on them, i just cut them off and spliced them into my new longer wires(soldered).

Both reds go to the positive terminal and the black goes to the negative, or a good ground source. I believe they were 30 or 40 or 50 amp each.i dont remember. It comes with them.

I wrapped the whole length of wire in electical tape just for a bit of protection and the parts that were exposed i put the half cut black corrugated plastic wrap around. Make sure to put the two fuses as close to the battery as possible.

Yes always solder and heatshrink when you can. If not use crimp connectors and tape them or heatshrink them well.

 

[Lazygreek]

Originally mine was the arb portable. I took it out of the box and hard mounted it in the back. I cut up the plug for power and ran both reds and the black through a grommet under the passengers dash and ran it through the plastic wire channel along the doors and up into the rear. I then re spliced the original plug back onto the end for easy connect and disconnect. The red wires came with the fuses already on them, i just cut them off and spliced them into my new longer wires(soldered).

Both reds go to the positive terminal and the black goes to the negative, or a good ground source. I believe they were 30 or 40 or 50 amp each.i dont remember. It comes with them.

I wrapped the whole length of wire in electical tape just for a bit of protection and the parts that were exposed i put the half cut black corrugated plastic wrap around. Make sure to put the two fuses as close to the battery as possible.

Yes always solder and heatshrink when you can. If not use crimp connectors and tape them or heatshrink them well.

Thank you for your help !!

 

[Moto_21]

Thank you for your help !!

No problem

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