ARCHIVE Bringing back the York OBA bracket and pulley kit!

[NLXTACY]

I’ll need the filter (I’m hoping it coulQUOTE="jjdeneen918, post: 11653629, member: 36549"]d mount to the inner fender, passenger side... (kinda laying this out in my head)

The filter, as I designed it, mounts to the outside of the air filter canister.

1. Does the manifold bracket have the relays & all the electrical goodies (relays, wiring, etc) to make this work?

Everything I could think of to make it as plug-n-play as possible yes.

2. Do I just need to supply power? What’s the best to provide this from, can I tap into it somewhere under the hood, & any write up on that?

I furnish the fused power wire that you attach to main battery. You can chop this and go to a fuse panel if you prefer. The integrated fuse is for powering the York's clutch which I supply the connector for. The only additional wire needed is from 12v keyed hot. This controls the relay and powers it up only when the truck is on. Since the York doesn't do anything when the truck is off, there is no point in making it 12v constant hot. This can be gotten from the engine fuse panel or from under the dash.

3. Once it’s powered, is that it? Or does it need a switch, or can it just always have power? Easyness would be just quick-connect hose to my bumper hose & have air flowing....

My Air Manifold includes the switch on the panel. I prefer the switch on the panel because then I'm controlling the York when/where I need in instead of running back and forth to the cab.

4. Is idle kick-up/hand throttle necessary for use of airing up 35” tires at the end of a trail day? If it makes it just faster, by a whole lot (several minues as opposed to less than a minute) per tire?

2000-2500 RPM seems to be optimal for getting full 9.2ish CFM. So RPM/tire air up time is up to you

Once I know what I need, I’d like to order before these are ready to ship.
I’d like to save shipping & get all at once & I have to assume parts will start flying once kits are ready & I don’t want to wait for re-stock.

Let me know what other questions you have

 

[jjdeneen918]

York ordered.

Joey said this one should work. it’s available,decent price, has the 6” pulley, & correct plug, based on description.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N6UDEW4

 

[jjdeneen918]

So the manifold kit has an on/off switch, but that requires you to pop the hood to turn on the compressor.

I’m going to plumb a quick disconnect coupler on the front ARB bumper, so I don’t want to pop my hood when I need air.

What I would like to do is this: Get power to manifold kit & have a factory Toyota rocker or push-button switch on the dash.

I’m guessing the on/off switch at the manifold will remain “on” and I’ll activate the compressor clutch from inside the car. Manifold switch for be for emergency off purposes I guess.

I’ve seen numerous aftermarket dash switches, but I think they look kinda cheesy.

I’d like to find a factory OEM Toyota dash switch that will make it look like a clean install.

Does anyone know of factory switch that can be re-purposed for OBA. (Obviously any on/off switch will work, example aux lights), but...

I’d like to know if there is a factory switch that reads, “AIR”, or picture of a tire (like a TPS sensor warning picture-low tire pressure), or something applicable to the OBA application.

Toyota switches are pretty universal over a lot of years, it doesn’t necessarily need to be a Land Cruiser switch, as long as it fits the Land Cruiser dash switch holes.

 

[Irish Reiver]

That got me thinking. I dont have much room on my dash for another "factory" switch but why not mount a switch on the bumper next to the quick disconnect. That way you are right next to it if you need to shut the system down for any reason....the one that @NLXTACY peddels is waterproof so i am guessing you could repurpose that or just buy one from the witts end website.

 

[SorachiAce]

I used @NLXTACY 's switch relabel method and relabeled a hazard switch. Hindsight, I'd use a defrost switch for the on/off indicator light.

 

[jjdeneen918]

I used @NLXTACY 's switch relabel method and relabeled a hazard switch. Hindsight, I'd use a defrost switch for the on/off indicator light.

Leave it to Joey to have a solution!

Thank you for the “switch relabel method” link. This is probably what I will do. Just need to read thru the sports & decide which label I like best & best way to print & apply!

 

[NLXTACY]

Leave it to Joey to have a solution!

Thank you for the “switch relabel method” link. This is probably what I will do. Just need to read thru the sports & decide which label I like best & best way to print & apply!

The switch I supply is indeed waterproof and the placement suits the majority of folks. Ideally you would have the switch next to where you are plugging in the air instead of running back into the cab but since all the switch does is energize the relay, you can mount the switch anywhere you want. All you need to do is make the switch’s wires longer to route where you want the switch.

 

[jjdeneen918]

Got my compressor from EBay that I posted the link for a few days ago.
No affiliation, but it appears correct, complete, & still 9 available from the seller.
This thing is beefy! No wonder they say it’ll move some air!
“Suction” port is on the left, so closer to the passenger fender, “discharge” is side closer to the engine when installed. There seemed to be talk that is reversible on some depending on application of pump.

 

[auttiman]

Your current options for air are:
• Nearest gas station- so good luck being close enough when you need one.
• Bumming air off your trail buddies- hopefully you have friends with at least one of the following:
• CO2 bottle- What a few of has have/had but its kind of a pain to get it filled now. The plus side is you can move it around as needed.
• Puma or Viair compressor- Takes up a whole lot of room and is noisy as FAWK! That being said, if you have a tank this is a good way to go.
• MV50 or Pep Boys equivalent- Cheap as dirt but seems to work if you are willing to wait.
• York OBA- true On Board Air system that will last as long as the truck does. Infinite amounts of air without ever running out...so long as the truck is running. Don't need a tank but the tank does help things.

Or use the AC compressor and do without AC. I did this on my jeep CJ that came with AC. Put an air chuck niple on one line and a sock on the other (later removed the sock/filter since it only is used when the vehicle is in park and never sucks dust in anyway) and put a momentary switch on the front of my jeep. An alligator clip on the air chuck keeps the coiled air line attached to the tire to enable a one-man-job in case I'm alone.

 

[NLXTACY]

Or use the AC compressor and do without AC. I did this on my jeep CJ that came with AC. Put an air chuck niple on one line and a sock on the other (later removed the sock/filter since it only is used when the vehicle is in park and never sucks dust in anyway) and put a momentary switch on the front of my jeep. An alligator clip on the air chuck keeps the coiled air line attached to the tire to enable a one-man-job in case I'm alone.

You’re obviously not in CA/AZ cuz life without AC isn’t a life worth living

 

[auttiman]

You’re obviously not in CA/AZ cuz life without AC isn’t a life worth living

My AC in my 80 works fine. My Scrambler was the unit I was referring to.

 

[NLXTACY]

Next batch of the York OBA kits are just about ready to ship. The pulleys are at anodizing and I think ready to go to laser etching. The mount will be going to plating hopefully tomorrow. I'm low on time so its tough to work out getting this stuff where it needs to go. Everything else is ready to go and ship out once the pulleys are brackets are back. The first ten of the this batch of 25 are spoken for, just an FYI

York On-Board-Air Bracket and Pulley Kit

 

[NLXTACY]

Well...pulleys are done

 

[NLXTACY]

All the brackets are in and the pre-ordered kits have shipped. I have 14 left in inventory. It’ll be awhile before I start these up again because I have bigger fish to fry!!

 

[cahill]

Glad I have one claimed already

 

[ericb1]

 

[Laisser aller]

....HOLD the Presses!

I am gonna add ARB front and rear lockers to the wife’s rig.

The ARB lockers will be for tight spots during a planned year long slow travel roll through the United States and not for long pulls up and down rock faces.

Is the York/Wits End combo an alternative to adding the dual ARB compressor?

...all apologies IF this was already covered somewhere in the 24+ page thread but I immediately got excited when I saw Wit’s End was hammering-out a solution to the question OBA.

 

[NLXTACY]

....HOLD the Presses!

I am gonna add ARB front and rear lockers to the wife’s rig.

The ARB lockers will be for tight spots during a planned year long slow travel roll through the United States and not for long pulls up and down rock faces.

Is the York/Wits End combo an alternative to adding the dual ARB compressor?

...all apologies IF this was already covered somewhere in the 24+ page thread but I immediately got excited when I saw Wit’s End was hammering-out a solution to the question OBA.

Oh the solution is there. The ARB anything compressor can NOT touch the YORK. Not even in the same league.

 

[ericb1]

....HOLD the Presses!

I am gonna add ARB front and rear lockers to the wife’s rig.

The ARB lockers will be for tight spots during a planned year long slow travel roll through the United States and not for long pulls up and down rock faces.

Is the York/Wits End combo an alternative to adding the dual ARB compressor?

...all apologies IF this was already covered somewhere in the 24+ page thread but I immediately got excited when I saw Wit’s End was hammering-out a solution to the question OBA.

You would be a fool to NOT do a York. Better in every way. Mechanical vs electrical, cheaper, more reliable, easier mounting, amd umlimited air. Even with dual ARBs ($$) you have a duty cycle to consider

 

[NLXTACY]

ARB/Puma/Viair all have their pros and cons. As does the York. But if you are already looking at plunking down $600+ for ARB, you are already in York territory and the York is better in 99% of situations.

...plus it will make everyone else in your group crazy jealous.