ARB compressor mounting

muddpigg · 11-06-2009, 12:31 PM

I've got an ARB to instal, planning on putting it in the rear axle. The instructions say for a single ARB locker mount the compressor within 4' of the locker, its the compact compressor so won't air tires with it. Where have you guys mounted your compressor? Any one had issues mounting compressor more than 4' from the locker?

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tc · 11-06-2009, 07:18 PM

I think it would be better to keep the wire to it short - even the compact one pulls a fair amount of juice. One thing to keep in mind FOR SURE is that the intake will be protected from water.

grant526 · 11-06-2009, 07:26 PM

Like TC stated, it's probably better to keep the power lead as short as possible.
It may take it just a fraction of a second longer to actuate, but I would think that a longer lead hose from the compressor to the Diff would create a "larger reservoir" of air to keep the unit engaged.
Personally, I'm planning on installing an air tank to go with an ARB, when I finally get to that point. That way the compressor only has to keep the tank pressurized and not keep kicking on and off. . .
Good Luck with it!
Post up where you end up putting it and your build info

dark_fairytales · 11-06-2009, 09:20 PM

its not an arb compressor but it works out great.

muddpigg · 11-07-2009, 02:36 AM

DF: I've got my ignition box in that location. Just enough space between the ignition box and the carbon canister to sqeeze the compressor in but I'm concerned with temperature of the two so close together.

**Tofer** · 11-07-2009, 07:28 AM

I mounted my compressor on the rear driverside wheelwell inside the truck. No issue with wiring and used the supplied wiring harness.

dark_fairytales · 11-07-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by muddpigg

DF: I've got my ignition box in that location. Just enough space between the ignition box and the carbon canister to sqeeze the compressor in but I'm concerned with temperature of the two so close together.

ya i dont really have a heat issue there due to only needing to run the compressor for 15min once in the whole day to fill the tank. Any way the compressor dose not seem to heat up the surrounding area but your compressor is different

muddpigg · 11-07-2009, 01:05 PM

Thanks DF will give it look see, whenever I get off my duff and go turn some wrenches.

Tragic Drive · 11-14-2009, 09:36 AM

If you can get your pneumatics leak free it shouldn't have to cycle.
Mine does have some leaks so it runs for about 3 secs every 15 minutes.
It leaks from the top of the pressure switch when I sprayed it with soapy water that's where the bubbles formed.

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muddpigg · 11-14-2009, 06:21 PM

How loud are these little compressors?

GenXr · 11-14-2009, 07:07 PM

loud enough you'll hear it when it kicks in. That's for sure but it's cool to hear.

muddpigg · 11-14-2009, 08:37 PM

Toying with the idea of mounting it inside.

Tofer are you talking about mounting in the stock jack location? That's where I'm leaning towards.

cadman · 11-15-2009, 12:04 PM

I mounted mine on a sheet of Delrin and used silicone rubber bumpers for vibration management and hold it in place:

Installed in the driver side storage compartment. Since it's not permanently installed it only takes a few minutes to take it out and put it back in.

I left space on the filter end of the compressor in case I needed to install a pc chassis fan, but the compressor only engages the lockers so it only comes on for a few seconds. I put a locker up front since the photos, so now I've got both solenoids and lines installed and it still doesn't produce any heat to speak of.

11-06-2009, 07:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,371	I think it would be better to keep the wire to it short - even the compact one pulls a fair amount of juice. One thing to keep in mind FOR SURE is that the intake will be protected from water. __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

11-06-2009, 07:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
grant526 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento area, Ca Posts: 348	Like TC stated, it's probably better to keep the power lead as short as possible. It may take it just a fraction of a second longer to actuate, but I would think that a longer lead hose from the compressor to the Diff would create a "larger reservoir" of air to keep the unit engaged. Personally, I'm planning on installing an air tank to go with an ARB, when I finally get to that point. That way the compressor only has to keep the tank pressurized and not keep kicking on and off. . . Good Luck with it! Post up where you end up putting it and your build info __________________ '85 Standard Cab 4.5" HD SuperLift Custom Winch bumper 33x12.50 Mud Rovers Lincoln Locked in the rear; running 5.29s DD's: '87 XJ and '91 Suzuki DR650s Wheel Responsibly, Don't screw it up for the rest of Us. . . ---------------------------------------------------- "Obama is an acronym. OBAMA = One Big Ass Mistake, America" - Thanks for the Quote Hayes

11-06-2009, 09:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
dark_fairytales Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sacramento, Crawlifonia Posts: 217	its not an arb compressor but it works out great. __________________ 86 longbed/ build date Sep. 85/ build # 1131 3" body lift 6.5" rear shackles 35" tires/ 15x10 beadlocks 5.29 gears/ ARB rear/ lockrite ront Custom 3 gal. onboard AIR Cobra LT 29 CB/ wilson 1000 ant. next mod 3" drive train lift dual t-case and bj spacers sitting on my carpet wait for install

11-07-2009, 02:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: injured and stateside :( Posts: 1,388	DF: I've got my ignition box in that location. Just enough space between the ignition box and the carbon canister to sqeeze the compressor in but I'm concerned with temperature of the two so close together. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY Balljoints for sale. Open to trades and offers. http://www.yotatech.com/f11/ball-joi.../#post51278784

11-07-2009, 07:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,900	I mounted my compressor on the rear driverside wheelwell inside the truck. No issue with wiring and used the supplied wiring harness. __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

11-07-2009, 01:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: injured and stateside :( Posts: 1,388	Thanks DF will give it look see, whenever I get off my duff and go turn some wrenches. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY Balljoints for sale. Open to trades and offers. http://www.yotatech.com/f11/ball-joi.../#post51278784

11-14-2009, 09:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tragic Drive Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 407	If you can get your pneumatics leak free it shouldn't have to cycle. Mine does have some leaks so it runs for about 3 secs every 15 minutes. It leaks from the top of the pressure switch when I sprayed it with soapy water that's where the bubbles formed. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ *,Thomas* Supercharged 3.4 in a ARB Locked 95 Runner

11-14-2009, 06:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: injured and stateside :( Posts: 1,388	How loud are these little compressors? __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY Balljoints for sale. Open to trades and offers. http://www.yotatech.com/f11/ball-joi.../#post51278784

11-14-2009, 07:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
GenXr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 558	loud enough you'll hear it when it kicks in. That's for sure but it's cool to hear. __________________ Old Blue - 1995 Xtra Cab 4x4

11-14-2009, 08:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: injured and stateside :( Posts: 1,388	Toying with the idea of mounting it inside. Tofer are you talking about mounting in the stock jack location? That's where I'm leaning towards. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY Balljoints for sale. Open to trades and offers. http://www.yotatech.com/f11/ball-joi.../#post51278784

11-15-2009, 12:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
cadman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orange County, SoCal Posts: 459	I mounted mine on a sheet of Delrin and used silicone rubber bumpers for vibration management and hold it in place: Installed in the driver side storage compartment. Since it's not permanently installed it only takes a few minutes to take it out and put it back in. I left space on the filter end of the compressor in case I needed to install a pc chassis fan, but the compressor only engages the lockers so it only comes on for a few seconds. I put a locker up front since the photos, so now I've got both solenoids and lines installed and it still doesn't produce any heat to speak of. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right" my father-in-law 1989 4wd Xtra Cab, 3.4L V6 A340F auto, gear drive transfer case, 3" Downey rear leafs, 1.5" BJ spacers, Doetsch Tech shocks front & rear, E-code Hellas 4.88 gears, ARB locked F&R, Toyo Open Country MT 255/85R/16, Procomp 16x8 black steel Krawlers Badlands Basher front bumper, Warn M8000 winch, All-Pro Off-Road rear Tacoma bumper Revenge Fabrication Sliders Alpine CDA 9857 My 3.4 swap

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