ARB air compressor hard mounted in cargo bay......

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Gents.......So, my top right switch blank under console is where the subwoofer switch was designed to plug, correct?

Assuming this is the deal and the truck is already wired for such, shouldn't I be able to install the supplied rocker switch in this spot, pop off the right rear panel where the wiring runs to and simply wire up the compressor and be done?

Planning on mounting a Springtail Solutions panel and mounting the compressor @ 180 degrees.

Thanks
 
Have you heard an ARB compressor running? Noisy bugger to have inside the cab, and it turns on unexpectedly. All in my opinion of course; YMMV.
 
No Sir....I have not. I did take into account; however, I'll obviously be outside of the vehicle while it's being utilized.

That last part is disconcerting......
 
My '12 has the subwoofer mounted right rear (curbside) but there is no subwoofer switch installed on the dash panel. This may have been an option at one time but I'm not aware. Even if there were conductors included in the oem wiring harness, you will also need to verify the homerun back to the fuse block, the fuse size, and the conductor size to confirm that there's sufficient capability to carry the required amperage of the compressor.

This sounds risky to me vs installing a new circuit with correct fuse protection and conductor size for the entire run. Good luck.
 
If you still wanted to utilize the sub woofer harness and switch, then I would mount the compressor under the cargo area.
 
BMThiker said:
If you still wanted to utilize the sub woofer harness and switch, then I would mount the compressor under the cargo area.
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As in underneath the body? I've wondered if this is an approach that works since there seems to be a cavity that's available and the noise is then outside the cab. Does dealing with clean air intake an issue? Would you also include a small tank as part of the install?
 
billybronco said:
No Sir....I have not. I did take into account; however, I'll obviously be outside of the vehicle while it's being utilized.

That last part is disconcerting......
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LOL, I should have said: it turns on unexpectedly if you are using it to run an ARB air locker. That's what I use mine for, and I assumed (incorrectly) that's what you will use yours for also. The ARB compressor is pretty small to fill tires with; there are other compressors better for that. The good thing about an ARB compressor is that it is small, and fits easily on top of a fender in the engine bay. It's plenty big enough to run air lockers.
 
I have no direct experience with the ARB compressor. I have an Extreme-Aire under the hood on the passenger fender well, reservoir tanks on the roof. My compressor has a foam air filter and holds up pretty well (filter faces firewall).
 
I am running an ARB dual compressor in the cab on a Springtail Solutions mount, works great.
However my ARB switch is in the back, and the ARB wiring was used from back there up to the 2nd battery.

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I added in the ARB tank a short time later

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As far as noise in the cab, no one is inside when I operate it, so no worries.
And it will not accidentally turn on either.

The compressor works great, and it saves my CO2 for running power tools.
There is some lag with power tools, even with the tank added.
The Powertank wins in the "fill up the tires the fastest category", but the ARB is just a bit behind in speed.
Still it is very fast for airing back up tires.
 
Thanks to all............I reckon I'll have to figure something out then.......I was pretty certain it wouldn't be as easy as I'd hoped. Not gonna install a woofer......

Corey...I saw your YouTube video. Badass BTW........
 
I mounted my ARB compressor in the jack compartment. I can hear it, but its not too loud. I can access it if
I run out of CO2 in my Powertank.
 
Here are the two that I made.
Note in the second one the air drill runs a little slow, not as fast as I would have liked.
The Powertank with CO2 far excels for running airtools without any lag.
Still though I like having the tank added for airing the tires.
The ARB compressor is very quick at airing up tires, and I do not have to worry about running out of CO2 anymore.



 
Corey said:
Here are the two that I made.
Note in the second one the air drill runs a little slow, not as fast as I would have liked.
The Powertank with CO2 far excels for running airtools without any lag.
Still though I like having the tank added for airing the tires.
The ARB compressor is very quick at airing up tires, and I do not have to worry about running out of CO2 anymore.
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Corey, thanks for sharing the videos. You answered a couple of questions I had about the value of adding a tank to the compressor. I want to do this install but on the driver side and run air through the pan to a pair of small tanks mounted underneath. This should provide sufficient air to inflate tires and run air tools when needed.

The issue I have with a powertank is the challenge in getting refills. The only options I have locally are the two welding supply houses, and both must send the tank to their metro area store for refilling - up to a week's turnaround.

Billy, be sure an post pics when you do your install.
 
Glad to see that I'm not the only one to carry around free weights in my truck!
 
Codger said:
Is this the ARB compressor everyone is using: CKMTA12 ? I found it on line for $517.25. Sound reasonable?
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That is it, I had bought mine off of Amazon.
 
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