Mounting ARB Air Compressor

[loiacki]

Ok, compressor fixed and I decided to give it another try under the hood. With a heat shield and air filters relocated.

Love this - I am getting so much good info! I plan to remount using the new bracket, now I want to relocate the filters and add a valve splitter so it goes to my UpDownAir system and has a separate connector for a regular air hose. That way I can help my fellow Jeepers air up as needed. Always looking for improvements

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[Mantacon]

Love this - I am getting so much good info! I plan to remount using the new bracket, now I want to relocate the filters and add a valve splitter so it goes to my UpDownAir system and has a separate connector for a regular air hose. That way I can help my fellow Jeepers air up as needed. Always looking for improvements

Took out my UpDownAir. That shit never worked right.

 

[1996cc]

That looks great. However, the ARB manual has restrictions on how long the intake extensions can be based on the ID of the extension hoses. By going down first and then back up, you’re well past their recommendations. At the very least, I would exit the compressor strait up to lessen the overall length as much as possible.

 

[ExitLeft]

That looks great. However, the ARB manual has restrictions on how long the intake extensions can be based on the ID of the extension hoses. By going down first and then back up, you’re well past their recommendations. At the very least, I would exit the compressor strait up to lessen the overall length as much as possible.

Or increase the inner diameter of the hose.

 

[Mantacon]

That looks great. However, the ARB manual has restrictions on how long the intake extensions can be based on the ID of the extension hoses. By going down first and then back up, you’re well past their recommendations. At the very least, I would exit the compressor strait up to lessen the overall length as much as possible.

Really? Do you have the manual page by chance? I am curious why?

 

[Mantacon]

Or increase the inner diameter of the hose.

It's 3/8 OD. The hole is small at the filter so not sure how much that would change.

 

[ExitLeft]

Really? Do you have the manual page by chance? I am curious why?

https://www.4wd.com/sku/ARB 4x4 Accessories/standard/CKMTA12.pdf
Have a look at page 10 of the PDF (actually page number 8 of the manual)

 

[Mantacon]

https://www.4wd.com/sku/ARB 4x4 Accessories/standard/CKMTA12.pdf
Have a look at page 10 of the PDF (actually page number 8 of the manual)

I just read it. Thanks for the info. Now idk what to do.

 

[ExitLeft]

I just read it. Thanks for the info. Now idk what to do.

How long are your hoses?

 

[Mantacon]

How long are your hoses?

I didn't measure but probably 18-24"

 

[Mantacon]

How long are your hoses?

I can shorten them a bit by routing upwards but I was trying to make it cleaner and away from the heat.

 

[word302]

I can shorten them a bit by routing upwards but I was trying to make it cleaner and away from the heat.

Your issues are likely not caused by intake air temperature anyway. Your failure was likely from the motor getting heat-soaked.

 

[Mantacon]

Your issues are likely not caused by intake air temperature anyway. Your failure was likely from the motor getting heat-soaked.

Hmmm, well going to Pismo this weekend, see how it does.

 

[Remmy]

Up here we are in and around way to much water for me to risk an underhood mount. I'm really digging the seat mount though....may have to take the plunge on a new compressor.

Jeep looks great Mantacon, I may have to powder coat my rings after seeing that thing.

 

[jeepdabest]

I have an ARB Dual Compressor, I am curious how people are mounting it in a JL?

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MORE bracket
Con: I am not that happy about the spot for when I have the hard top off...
https://www.mountainoffroad.com/jeep-jl/jl-accessories/air-compressors/815572023674.html

Up Down Air skid mount
Con: Mounts low and ARB compressor cannot handle being submerged in water
https://updownair.com/jeep-jk-2/

Innovative JK Products
Con: Due to the air vent, it is mounted really far back... fear my kids will kick it all day
http://www.innovativejkproducts.com...or-jeep-jlu-for-use-with-arb-twin-compressor/

American Adventure Lab
Con: I usually have a trunk full of stuff when wheeling, so getting access to the under storage would be annoying
https://americanadventurelab.com/product/jeep-jl-dual-arb-compressor-mount/ ​

DV8​

https://dv8offroad.com/products/jee...b-ckmta12-cmjl-01?_pos=1&_sid=c00223ba6&_ss=r

ARB (part # 3550220) ​

https://arbusa.com/air-compressors/on-board-air-compressors/

Have you ever mounted a compressor and never called it again? Be honest.

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