ARB Single Compressor Mount

[eSkittles]

Hey guys! I just bought an ARB single compressor off amazon. Initially I was just going to run alligator clips from the battery, but after looking through some videos on youtube, it doesn't seem like it comes with the hardware in the box.
I then decided I was going to mount it in the engine bay where ahc would be. The switch would be placed to the left of the steering wheel, next to the rear diff locker control.
So my following questions arise about the mounting and wiring:
Is there a mounting plate I need (if so from who?)
Any soldering, slicing, cutting?
Anything else I need to complete the mounting and install that doesn't come with the compressor?

I'm sure there is a another thread somewhere that will fulfill all my needs, if so, I would appreciate a link(s) to them as well.
Lastly, silly question but I have a dewalt pancake compressor with the hose and all necessary accessories to air my tires with it. Will that all work on the ARB compressor?

Thanks again ihmud community.

 

[loeky]

I got a Slee second battery tie down, which has a place to mount the compressor. Convenient and fits great right where you've envisioned.

 

[abuck99]

Did compressor come with a wring kit and switch and a small mounting plate? Should pretty much be plug & play. I have a single CKMA12 parked in between the air filter box and behind the power steering reservoir. No mount required- the footprint of the mounting plate lines up with available mountings in the fenderwell.

 

[eSkittles]

Did compressor come with a wring kit and switch and a small mounting plate? Should pretty much be plug & play. I have a single CKMA12 parked in between the air filter box and behind the power steering reservoir. No mount required- the footprint of the mounting plate lines up with available mountings in the fenderwell.

Okay that’s perfect. and yeah It comes with that harness and the small plate. If the holes don’t aline i was just going to bend and cut my own mounting plate out of a sheet of steel.
Thanks for your reply!

 

[eSkittles]

I got a Slee second battery tie down, which has a place to mount the compressor. Convenient and fits great right where you've envisioned.

does that fit with the single motor compressor? Plans for the dual motor compressor is in the future for me and if that second battery mount can be used for both of them, it might be worth considering now than later.

 

[geanes]

does that fit with the single motor compressor? Plans for the dual motor compressor is in the future for me and if that second battery mount can be used for both of them, it might be worth considering now than later.

The Slee 2nd battery mount can accommodate both the single AND dual compressor. Slee - Compressed Air Products

 

[eSkittles]

The Slee 2nd battery mount can accommodate both the single AND dual compressor. Slee - Compressed Air Products

Okay thanks great! ill look into that. Thankyou.

 

[Mike6158]

Ditto Slee 2nd battery tray. It makes the install very clean and simple

I (and many others) have a thread about the install. Here's a few shots of mine (dual compressor)

 

[eSkittles]

Ditto Slee 2nd battery tray. It makes the install very clean and simple

I (and many others) have a thread about the install. Here's a few shots of mine (dual compressor)

Hey Mike, so the compressor came in today and i am still waiting on the mount. May you elaborate on which gromet you used to go through your fire wall? I think i have the right one but i just want to be sure. I would like to double check on tapping into the fuse.
Would something like this work?

Amazon product ASIN B01BU59QA8
Tapping the red/yellow into ignition and the other into tail lights i assume.
Thanks

 

[Mike6158]

I found the grommet from the inside, after I pulled the glove box, etc out. AutoZone (or some parts place) makes a handy little tool with a sharp pointed edge on a hollow tube. The opening goes thru the handle so once you punch through it's easy to pass a pull cord or the wire through. Google this: Performance Tool W2935 Wire Insertion Piercing Tool You can find it at Walmart, O'Reilly's Auto, Amazon, etc. The photo didn't show but I don't tap into wires. I solder the splice connection, cover with silicone, slide heat shrink over it, and heat shrink the connection. I'm not advocating that as a the only way, just saying that I don't have experience with using fuse taps. I think I tapped into the lighter connection. That's only one when the ignition is on and it's close. Of course main power is directly from the battery. Use the right wire size. Long runs of DC wire require increasing the wire size.

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[Les Summer]

Did compressor come with a wring kit and switch and a small mounting plate? Should pretty much be plug & play. I have a single CKMA12 parked in between the air filter box and behind the power steering reservoir. No mount required- the footprint of the mounting plate lines up with available mountings in the fenderwell.

If you still have the same compressor would love to know how it is holding up and would love to see pics of how you have it mounted. Old thread I know.

 

[abuck99]

If you still have the same compressor would love to know how it is holding up and would love to see pics of how you have it mounted. Old thread I know.

Still have the ARB CKMA12 (8 or 9yrs old now) it still works well- a little slow for doing 4tire air ups but it gets the job done. As a locker actuator it’s perfect.

Pictures- I’ll dig through my archive to see if I have a few. My truck is parked in Carbondale, I’m in Atlanta and working on trying to get it shipped back.

 

[bcarbs]

Still going strong! Had installed this Onboard air... over there? - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/onboard-air-over-there.1359980/ last year. Also had this CKMA12 installed in my last lx470 in the bottle jack mount space which was convenient too. Pretty proud of my latest cheeky routing through the old antenna void though Lot's of fun getting looks while I'm "screwing off my antenna" at the trailhead and connecting a hose.

 

[Les Summer]

For a single or dual compressor mount it looks like Torfab is the way to go. As of the time of this post they will soon be getting in a shipment of mounts for theLC100's to accommodate the twin compressor. They say will accommodate a single but you'll have to drill holes.

I edited my post, so the pics below were from when I was contemplating using the two bolt holes on the passenger fender to fasten a mount to. I was also contemplating drilling through the firewall behind the brake booster to run the switch to the cabin, but not necessary if all you are doing is installing a compressor (I tell myself). There are many places to mount the compressor switch in the engine bay.

 

[Les Summer]

I added some pictures to show my progress. I like my mounting concept and orientation of things using the Torfab mount. I had to go tight on the compressor fittings to get things oriented how I needed. Overall I'm proud of how it looks.

I am trying to not start a new thread. Maybe someone here who is familiar with the ARB single compressor wiring can help. Please see 2nd photo.

Is it possible to connect a wire or wires from where I placed "X" to the ARB rocker switch in my hand "X" and have a ready to go on off switch for my single ARB compressor? I'm a little lost at this point.

I do not have front or rear lockers and I'm happy to install my on off switch for my compressor in my engine bay. lets assume I did everything else right...

 

[MongooseGA]

An alternative mount that allows for the ARB compressor and the extra manifold:

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[Patassa]

Dual mount I got off Etsy also worked very well for me. I didn't realize a forum member made a mount though, otherwise I would have bought his.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4337783416/arb-twin-air-compressor-mount-for-100?ref=yr_purchases

 

[Patassa]

I added some pictures to show my progress. I like my mounting concept and orientation of things using the Torfab mount. I had to go tight on the compressor fittings to get things oriented how I needed. Overall I'm proud of how it looks.

I am trying to not start a new thread. Maybe someone here who is familiar with the ARB single compressor wiring can help. Please see 2nd photo.

Is it possible to connect a wire or wires from where I placed "X" to the ARB rocker switch in my hand "X" and have a ready to go on off switch for my single ARB compressor? I'm a little lost at this point.

I do not have front or rear lockers and I'm happy to install my on off switch for my compressor in my engine bay. lets assume I did everything else right...


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There's a good youtube video that simplifies the rediculous harness these come with by cutting most of it off, and just keeping the 2-3 wires you need. See here: I'm assuming the single and double have very similar or the same harness.

 

[Les Summer]

Thanks, but I'm a little bit going in circles with it. That video has the concept I'm looking for, but will not help me with wiring a single compressor.

With all these things out there you would think someone would do a video like "Hey, I have a single ARB compressor. I have no lockers. I want an off and on switch using just the supplied ARB rocker switch and harness. Here is how to cut, where to place, plug in and done, you're welcome." but no. everyone has a dang rubicon, broncho, elaborate power and switch system. ugh, disgusting. I'm sure it's very simple.

 

[Patassa]

Thanks, but I'm a little bit going in circles with it. With all these things out there you would think someone would do a video like "Hey, I have a single ARB compressor. I have no lockers. I want an off and on switch using just the supplied ARB rocker switch and harness. Here is how to cut, where to place, plug in and done, you're welcome." but no. everyone has a dang rubicon, broncho, elaborate power and switch system. ugh, disgusting. I'm sure it's very simple.

I think that's what he was attempting to do with that video.

There's a whole loom that you aren't going to be using. But you need to cut off and save the red-yellow wire because of the diode, then toss the rest of the that loom.

Then on the other loom, the one that plugs into your compressor (the switch wire), mine had two wires coming out of it at the plug. Black and purple. I cut the purple at the plug, and spliced in the red-yellow wire. That's all you need, Black, and Red-yellow, everything else can go. You can splice the black at the plug too if you are confused by how they taped several wires with that black one further down the loom. Just cut it at the plug, splice in a new black (or whatever color you have, doesn't matter, just label it if it's red).

Does your plug look like mine, two wires coming out of it? 3 wires coming in the other side of the plug from the compressor?

Last step, run a constant 12v wire from fuse box or from battery but fuse it.

Now you have 3 wires that plug into your switch. Black on the top, Red yellow on the bottom, Red in the middle.

Glad I just took that picture, reminds me I did this in a big hurry, need to go back and waterproof those connections, it's clearly getting wet and dirty under there.