On Board Air Setups?

[Chocolate Thunder]

Behind the passenger seat? I don't think that I've seen that before.

It’s under the front passenger seat.

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[Ratbert]

It’s under the front passenger seat.

That's what I assumed, but not what was said. Thanks.

 

[brewski]

Posted this in the Power & Hand Tools section originally and then found this thread..

Interested in possibly setting my rig up for an on board air in the future. Leaning towards the ARB 12V Air compressor. Haven't looked deeper into others and would consider a portable one as well. I've seen some with set ups in the rear trunk area and others under the hood. Was wondering on what set ups are out there and recommendations on dual battery/deep cycle battery. If there's any threads out there regarding this topic please feel free to share! Thanks!

I've had ARB twin's on multiple jeeps and it is a great pump. There are others out there like Vair that are good too, but in my experience ARB twin is the top dog to get.

For set up I did the AAL kit and it was a lot more work than I was expecting. Now that it is complete I'm happy with it and like that I kept my OEM floor. Link to the install write up I did. My rear floor is 100% useful and does not put weight on the wiring or tubing which is an issue if your don't modify the OEM floor for AAL kit. My problem with under the passenger seat or up on the rear wheel well is it is a lot of noise for your passengers and for me my kids and wife are usually in the jeep when airing up.

 

[BUSHRVN]

I mounted my single ARB to the rear drivers fender inside. I mounted the air chuck at the rear inside and as well made up a control for the rear air bags today and installed it. The compressor is controlled by AUX switch #4. The little red leaver behind the gauge is for airing up the bags.

 

[No Spark V6]

Damn talk about a convenient set up. Do you have your lines hidden under the carpet?

The air lines exit the cab through the rubber floor drain under the driver seat then along the driver side frame rails to go front and rear, then over to the passenger side wheel wells. The power to the compressor goes under the plastic door trim piece, then up to the firewall and through the plug where the clutch would be if jeep offered a manual with the diesel.

 

[4LO4PLAY]

The air lines exit the cab through the rubber floor drain under the driver seat then along the driver side frame rails to go front and rear, then over to the passenger side wheel wells. The power to the compressor goes under the plastic door trim piece, then up to the firewall and through the plug where the clutch would be if jeep offered a manual with the diesel.

are the air lines fastened or secured at all to the frame rails? or are they just "loosely" running along side of them?

 

[No Spark V6]

are the air lines fastened or secured at all to the frame rails? or are they just "loosely" running along side of them?

Zip tied to a factory harness

 

[blue_meany]

how was the wiring for this switch panel? is it pretty straight forward and plug and play? or is it a little more complex since its built into the dash center panel? I haven't actually looked inside that empty cubby hole and just put gum and ez pass in there. I have my radio mounted on my overhead molle panel and wired thru the top windshield panel down to the A pilar, etc

It’s straight forward. The most difficult part is removing the radio dash panels and it’s not hard at all. So…I’d say anyone could really do it as long as they have a screw driver.

 

[4LO4PLAY]

Zip tied to a factory harness

Zipties fix all!! LOL I keep a large bag handy in the jeep

 

[Roverboy]

ARB single mounted with 813 Fabrication mount/air kit. Super easy using AUX 1 switch in the JL.

Jerremy at 813 sent me the mount to try, I was the first to try the mount with the 2.0T and it fit great. Top bolt of the compressor makes light contact with hood liner so I stuck a felt pad on the bolt for some cushion.

I had the ARB single in a LR Defender 90 for 23 years never failed, an ARB twin in my last Tacoma camper build, but this time I went back to the single. Not using it for tools and not planning on tires larger than 33-35.

 

[Whaler27]

Another vote for ARB twin. I mounted mine in the rear storage cubby using the American Adventure Labs bracket with the remote air outlet.

When they're able to keep stuff in stock I plan to order their MASS storage plate and shelving setup.

 

[drrobinson]

Went this route with mine a year ago and it has been great. Limited to the ARB single and the 2.0T engine however..

Also went this route. Only a few months in, but so far, no dramas.

 

[Guy Jepsy]

ARB twin mounted under a Hooke Road rear shelf on a JL. Custom metal cage to isolate hot compressor and allow airflow. Then using a Airflate tire gage/hose combo to inflate all 4 tires at one time. Shelf keeps all the heavy dangerous stuff secured in case of roll-over and compressor ready at the flip of a switch.. Note: ARB twin on my old TJ kept blowing fuses from the heat under the hood. So I wanted to keep compressor cool on this one.

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

ARB single mounted with 813 Fabrication mount/air kit. Super easy using AUX 1 switch in the JL.

Jerremy at 813 sent me the mount to try, I was the first to try the mount with the 2.0T and it fit great. Top bolt of the compressor makes light contact with hood liner so I stuck a felt pad on the bolt for some cushion.

I had the ARB single in a LR Defender 90 for 23 years never failed, an ARB twin in my last Tacoma camper build, but this time I went back to the single. Not using it for tools and not planning on tires larger than 33-35.

Looks great! I'm glad you are happy with it

 

[zouch]

i've been looking for a solution that would allow mounting a Compressor in the engine compartment of the EcoDiesel. (single is fine.)

i know i haven't looked *everywhere* yet; anyone have a suggestion?

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