Dual Compressor Mounting...Help! (1 Viewer)

[Ramzizaz]

After window shopping forever, I have finally pulled the bough the ARB dual compressor. It is currently backorder so have a bit of time to figure out how to mount it. I have seen the powertrays, Rago and Slee brackets however none support a vertical mount of the Switch Pro which I will eventually get (Switch Pro can't be mounted horizontally facing up btw as it will void warranty). I have seen mounts behind the grill on Tacomas and wondering if that might be a good spot to not hinder access to the fuse box. For my particular use case, I will eventually get a Victron charge controller mounted under the hood (for a solar panel), along with the Switch Pro and probably a 12v fuse block (maybe for a winch and radio). I have seen a few posts on here with a single compressor but not any that I can recall with a dual compressor and a switch pro mounted correctly.

 

[r2m]

Can't you do a simple "L" bracket to mount the Switch Pro?
You can use something like a Simpson Strong-Tie from your local hardware store: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Simpson-Strong-Tie-A23Z-Angle-Z-Max/1115047
Just drill the mounting holes you need and you're done!

 

[giovanni]

I can't find it on their website, but I know they make one because both @Tex68w and I bought it. He installed it and has pictures in his build thread.

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I've already installed my Switch Pro a different way, so decided not to use the SD Offroad setup because (1) I'm happy with the way my Switch Pro is mounted, and (2) the mount tray covers up the stock fuse box.

 

[giovanni]

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[Tex68w]

Here you go.

 

[Ramzizaz]

I can't find it on their website, but I know they make one because both @Tex68w and I bought it. He installed it and has pictures in his build thread.

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I've already installed my Switch Pro a different way, so decided not to use the SD Offroad setup because (1) I'm happy with the way my Switch Pro is mounted, and (2) the mount tray covers up the stock fuse box.

Thank you for sharing. I ran across the mount on instagram but did not like that I basically lost access to the fuse box.

Here you go.

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Thank you for sharing. I actually contacted him already however I am bit nervous about not being able to get access to the fusebox unless you take everything apart. Granted I rarely access the fusebox but if I am in the middle of nowhere, having to do a bunch of electrical changes to change a fuse is a scary. I wondering if there is a way to hinge it and just disconnect a couple battery wires maybe. That's the reason why I was thinking of trying to put the arb compressor somewhere on the passenger side or behind the grill with something like this Behind Grille Air Compressor Mount - 3rd Gen Tacoma (2016-2021) - https://www.runnin4tacos.com/products/behind-the-grille-air-compressor-mount

 

[Tex68w]

There are ways and it's only a few bolts to lift it out of the way. It's not ideal but it's not a deal breaker either. DM me on instagram for some pointers.

 

[giovanni]

There are ways and it's only a few bolts to lift it out of the way. It's not ideal but it's not a deal breaker either. DM me on instagram for some pointers.

Agree 100%. If I didn't already have an SP mounting solution that I really like, I would have used it. Very high quality piece, and I don't think it is much of a risk/hassle. Especially because the distribution / fuse block that he sells with it allows you to run all of your aftermarket stuff through it.

I looked at it for a while, and you certainly can be clever with the way you run your wires to allow it to be lifted up enough to change a fuse with only a couple of bolts - so field a fuse change wouldn't be too bad.

 

[Tex68w]

Did you elect not to install it?

 

[giovanni]

Last Saturday I spent some time staring at it vs what I've already done and decided not to install ... I'm still mulling it over. Undecided.

If I didn't already have the SP, ARB, air manifold, and all my aftermarket power circuits installed I would have put this in. I really like the way he laid it out and the way it fits everything in nicely.

 

[Tex68w]

I did the same for a month or so and I eventually just broke down and did it haha. I haven't installed the Switch Pros yet because I am still holding out hope for the Treaty Oak sunglasses holder mount will drop soon.

 

[Ramzizaz]

Agree 100%. If I didn't already have an SP mounting solution that I really like, I would have used it. Very high quality piece, and I don't think it is much of a risk/hassle. Especially because the distribution / fuse block that he sells with it allows you to run all of your aftermarket stuff through it.

I looked at it for a while, and you certainly can be clever with the way you run your wires to allow it to be lifted up enough to change a fuse with only a couple of bolts - so field a fuse change wouldn't be too bad.

Thanks will probably go this route. Hopefully I will know what I am doing when it comes to wiring so my car doesn't catch on fire.