ARB compressor options

[brian72]

Are there options for the compressor when getting an ARB? Good/Bad things about the compressors?

 

[evil69]

I run a Viair 100% duty cycle. I also run a 2.5 gal tank to use tools and such. You aren't going to run an impact all day, but you can zip a wheel off without waiting. Not much more work to plumb. I would advise to add a tank at the very least so you get a little more use out of that compressor. Some fittings to the ARB solinoids and a pressure switch and that was about it.

 

[Socal Tom]

The important thing when choosing a compressor for your ARB is to get one that can start with 100 PSI already on the tank. You will need a small tank, and a pressure switch and probably an adjustable regulator. IIRC, the ARB needs 90PSI to work, but can blow seals at 105PSI.
Im currently running my OBA to power my ARB, but I've run the MV50 pump as well. It is rated to hot start with pressure and it worked fine. I fill my tank to 125 PSI, then the pressure switch turns off, the compressor restarts at 100 PSI, and I have my regulator set to send 95PSI to the ARB.
Tom

 

[Tito]

Hey Tom, you talking about this one? Thats a pretty good price.

 

[Socal Tom]

Hey Tom, you talking about this one? Thats a pretty good price.

Yep, thats it. I paid more for it cause only 4WPW had them at the time. They put out a lot of air too. There are several comparisons on the net that show how fast it can pump up tires.
Tom

 

[Tito]

Looks like it is relabeled and sold even cheaper as this unit.

I think these are the ones that were $20 for a while at the local schucks till the board members bought them all up in a widespread city sweep ;D

 

[Socal Tom]

yeah, they appear to be the same compressor. You won't find a cheaper bang for the buck for a new electric compressor.
Tom

 

[Tito]

Just placed an order, Just a couple weeks ago made a set of 4x6 air tank rockers with bronko69er, they hold 10 gallons between them ;D ;D

 

[trailpsycho]

Tom-

What is the footprint like? Where do you have yours mounted? I was going to use the smaller CO2 tanks (9 or 20 OZ) with the new regulator that Kobalt tools came up with for construction work (carry a few spares)...but this might be a good back up or suffice for airing the tires. How loud is it? Additional feedback would be great...I know alot of folks were high on these for a while...thinking about getting on the bus...not sure I can take the pressure. %)

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[Socal Tom]

What is the footprint like?
about a foot long and about 4 or 5 inches wide.



Where do you have yours mounted?
Mine is mounted to the inner fender on the drivers side. To be most effecient you should mount it close to the battery and reduce the length of the wires.


I was going to use the smaller CO2 tanks (9 or 20 OZ) with the new regulator that Kobalt tools came up with for construction work (carry a few spares)...but this might be a good back up or suffice for airing the tires. How loud is it? Not as loud as my engine which I keep idleing while its running to get maximum voltage. I can hear the speed change if I rev the engine.

I had a quick air 2 and this thing kicks its but for speed at 1/4 of what I paid for the QA2. I also have a co2 tank ( won it in a contest). It costs me 15 to 25$ to fill the 10 gallon tank and its good for 12 to 16 tires. If I'm not in a hurry I save the Co2 and use the compressor. I got this one cause I'm planning on adding a/c and losing the OBA. It will be my primary ARB source, and my primary tire filling source. The Co2 will be for tools and emergency tire filling ( like I'm really hungry and I want to get on the road).

How much pressure in those 20oz tanks? If my math is right they would do about 1 to 2 tires each. How much do they cost?

It been a while since I used it, but it can air up a 35 inch tire from 15 to 35 psi in about 6 minutes per this article http://http://www.moabjeeper.com/articles/general/listing.cfm?articleID=297&submit=Go%21http://www.moabjeeper.com/articles/general/listing.cfm?articleID=297&submit=Go!


So all four would be 30 minutes if you went all the way to 35. I usually stop at 32, so I'm done in about 20.
Tom

 

[trailpsycho]

Yeah, the 20 OZ would probably do about 2 tires...thats why they would only be used for a tire emergency...lost bead or something similar. For the ARB, they should last a while. One of the main reasons I decided to go this way was to minimize any condensation in the ARB lines. Plumbing in a compressor of any sort really needs a dryer to keep the diffs clean. Either way, I am still thinking of this as a "back-up" and to do tires. Thanks for the feedback. I saw something similar at Costco a little while back and almost got it. May have to succomb to this stockpile of the M50s.

 

[kbldawg]

Call me crazy, but...

I kinda like the ARB Compressor.

What is the downside to the ARB?

 

[Tito]

I think the downside to the ARB is just its lack of ability to do more than just activate the lockers. There is an upgrade to it but I think for the $$$ it is not a very good deal.

I just picked this up off ebay to make it work with my explorer. I;ll have to do a little bracketry but as long as it fits in there I can make it work. Still need to do a little more research on this particular model but it is quite an upgrade from the visteon.

 

[Flintknapper]

York OBA.

With engine right at 1000 rpm (high idle) it will fill my 7 gallon tank to these pressures:

0-50 psi…..20 seconds.

0-100 psi…..50 seconds.

0-135 psi…..63 seconds!

Plenty of air for everything...all the time.