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Greetings!

One of my favorite mods on my JK was my ARB compressor that was mounted under the hood. It was one of the most useful modifications I had aside from a lift.

Point being, has anyone considered mounting locations for Compressors? The JL engine bay is pretty tight, so I assume the JT isn't any better.

Let's get the conversation started!
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There's a member on the JLF that fabbed a mount in the engine bay. Not sure if he still sells em?? kansascoast is his user name.
 

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Here’s a link to the JL thread:
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/mounting-arb-air-compressor.10776/page-2#post-291013

I will probably have a PowerTank and a compressor. So this is a good reference.

Thanks @gsxr310
@ralphjjr - You ask all the questions I want to ask LOL :clap: Good stuff man... I too am interested in the dual air compressors but that install from JK innovative products is a pretty legit clean solution... https://www.innovativejkproducts.com/jt-gladiator/
 

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A lot of guys who have pick up trucks that want to hard wire them either mount them in the bed if they have a cap or mount it high above the rails under the bed between the inner and outer skins.
Personally, I prefer to carry a portable compressor so that I can share it if needed.
 

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A lot of guys who have pick up trucks that want to hard wire them either mount them in the bed if they have a cap or mount it high above the rails under the bed between the inner and outer skins.
Personally, I prefer to carry a portable compressor so that I can share it if needed.
I have a small one from Audew - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P2XDN7D/ref=dp_cerb_2, it does the job for my car and my gf's car but I am not sure if it is rated for 4x4 :)... the big tires etc... even though it says it is... But, I still am going to get that product from Innovative JK products...
 

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I bought this one a couple of years ago and it has held up very well.
I’m running 35” E rated tires on my truck camper (80 psi in back) and it has done the trick.

The only thing I did to improve it was to replace the wire from the alligator clips with a heavier gauge one that is longer to make it easier to reach all my tires on my crew cab long bed truck (21’ long).

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200672535_200672535

I bought it on sale for about $75.
 

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I bought the ARB twin Compressor portable, and like someone said above i use it for camping airing up stuff, & airing back up off the trails. I love it
 

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I really want something with a tank. So I'm thinking I'm going to end up mounting this in the bed, possibly on one of the sides... still thinking that through...
 

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I really want something with a tank. So I'm thinking I'm going to end up mounting this in the bed, possibly on one of the sides... still thinking that through...
Is there an aftermarket solution where we can use an aux switch button to inflate and deflate air? I remember seeing that in one of the Mercedes 6X6 G Wags...
 

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Is there an aftermarket solution where we can use an aux switch button to inflate and deflate air? I remember seeing that in one of the Mercedes 6X6 G Wags...
There is another post where someone is proposing that... you would need to wire them to relays since, if I’m not mistaken those buttons are wet contacts, they always have voltage (needs confirmation).
 

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Here is the post:

I want both - so I only have to get the remote control out if I need to winch from outside the vehicle, otherwise I can use the dash buttons for control as I'd say 80-90% of the times I've had to winch I've been inside the vehicle. I just don't want the dash buttons always enabled, hence using a 3rd for enabling the winch. I'm now thinking I can use the 3rd button for power to the solenoid box, so I'd have to always turn it on whether using the remote or in-cab controls, but it would be the most simple to wire up and not require any extra relays or solenoids. Just disconnect the relay power from the main winch power line and run a wire from the aux switch to it instead.
My personal opinion is that the effort to figure this out is equal to getting a winch with a long enough remote, or a wireless remote, that could just go in the cab. Personal opinion. But, if there is no better use for the aux switches, then yea...
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