Onboard air compressor options

[KevinM60]

I know of no such recommendations against single tire inflation with the twin. Not saying they don't exist, just that I was never previously aware of them, nor could i find any in a quick search of their website. Perhaps I'm not looking hard enough? Not sure

I'll take your word for it.
There's too much I don't know.

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[Dieseltech89]

I have never used the Vevor, but if it is anything like the Vevor diesel heater I bought to test I would not go that route. The ARB single will work fine, it just takes a little more time. I think it really depends on how often you use it. The single works for me because I am not airing up and down often. If you are going off-roading often, pay the extra and get a stronger compressor. I would suggest also looking at the ViAir compressors. They have a new system called "VMS" that is tankless. The price point comes in lower than an ARB twin. I design my compressor mounts so that almost all of them will hold the ARB or ViAir compressors. If you need any help with a mount let me know!

Wanna make a arb twin firewall mount or skid plate mount for eco diesel gladiator

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

Wanna make a arb twin firewall mount or skid plate mount for eco diesel gladiator

Firewall inside the engine bay or behind the fender liner? There isn't enough room under the engine bay. I have had a few test fit my ARB Single Firewall mount and it does not fit, so there won't be enough room for the twin. I am looking at a few more options, but not seeing much room under the hood for the diesel.

 

[HjStrater]

I’m looking at picking up one of these two compressors and am looking for real world experience with either.

ARB CKMA12 - 100psi / $380 / basic install kit and plumbing

VEVOR air compressor - 150psi / $100 w/ coupon / basic install kit and plumbing

Comparing the two, they seem to have the same physical footprint, layout and general design. I can‘t find a huge difference between the two to warrant the $280 price difference.

My use case will be airing up tires, occasional 5 gallon air tank filling and blowing debris.

Any real world use with either of these?

Just installed the Vevor and did a bit of a write up.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/cheap-on-board-air-vevor-12v-compressor.71782/

 

[Sandevino]

Just installed the Vevor and did a bit of a write up.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/cheap-on-board-air-vevor-12v-compressor.71782/

Excellent work. Let me know how you like it.

 

[JarHeadLV]

I have the single ARB mounted inside the wheel well. Works fine to fill up my dad's bronco and my tires. No issues with heat thus far. We both run 35s and it fills up quick enough. I have a friend that runs 38s on his JK and swears by the single. I would understand the need for speed if you were doing some of those trails that go on and off highway/pavement. Otherwise... the ARB single works more than fine in my experience. But I'm no expert in these things.

Out here in Las Vegas with 112 heat, ANY onboard air mounted in the engine compartment works 50% of the time. They simply get too hot from the engine, have to turn off truck and let cool down for a while until they work, even the ARB's

 

[Benfica09]

I did the ARB twin with the 813 bed mount, and using the Thors Lightning 4 tire hose kit.

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

I did the ARB twin with the 813 bed mount, and using the Thors Lightning 4 tire hose kit.

Looks great! I hope you are happy with the enclosure and the install. Please let me know if I can help with anything else! - Jeremy

 

[lildev1972]

I don't have photos to share yet but will do so as soon as I have the final production setup ready. I have to do one last test but everything should work under either seat. I can also set you up with mounts for both seats to have an air coupler on each each.

So the compressor is under one seat but you can have air coupler on each side?

 

[lildev1972]

I did the ARB twin with the 813 bed mount, and using the Thors Lightning 4 tire hose kit.

How well are you liking it in your bed? Trying to decide my location.... wheel well, underseat or bed mounted.

 

[lildev1972]

Out here in Las Vegas with 112 heat, ANY onboard air mounted in the engine compartment works 50% of the time. They simply get too hot from the engine, have to turn off truck and let cool down for a while until they work, even the ARB's

Im also in Vegas.... where is yours mounted and how well does it do?

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

So the compressor is under one seat but you can have air coupler on each side?

Correct! You can add a splitter to the compressor and run a second air line under the center console to the other seat rail where you can mount a second seat rail plate.

 

[lildev1972]

Correct! You can add a splitter to the compressor and run a second air line under the center console to the other seat rail where you can mount a second seat rail plate.

That is a cool idea.... any spilter suggestion to use? Any compressor issues with having it split out?

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

That is a cool idea.... any spilter suggestion to use? Any compressor issues with having it split out?

I use brass tee fittings. There is no issue splitting the air from the compressor. I can help put together all of the parts you need if you would me to help do so.

 

[lildev1972]

I use brass tee fittings. There is no issue splitting the air from the compressor. I can help put together all of the parts you need if you would me to help do so.

Yes if you dont mind that would be helpful. Im on your site now and wanted to order all the right parts, no Black Fri sales so you dont have to hurry. I am interested in under the seat mount with air chuck on driver and passenger side. I think the rail air coupler/rocker switch plate works.

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