HZJ73 ARB Air Compressor mount (1 Viewer)
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Well it's not a Jeep JK so most likely you will need to make oneAnyone know of an ARB air compressor mount that can be purchased for a HZJ73 or make one???
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Nice looking Rig !!
If you have the non-suspension seats I've seen guys build brackets for under them. The other interior option is inside the walls by the jack mount (also have to make a bracket for it yourself). The engine bay inside of the HZJ looks a little tight, but you might be able to make some space to wedge one in there.
jblueridge
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I have the single compressor mounted under the hood where the headlight squirter reservoir once was.
It takes many minutes to air up.... wish I had the twin.
It takes many minutes to air up.... wish I had the twin.
I personally would avoid any “interior” mount if at all possible.
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Did you need to make a bracket or were you able to mount it up to existing holes? Any pics?
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Thanks!
Is yours a LHD or RHD ?
Here is how it is installed on my 24V LHD.
directly to the fender (wheel well?) With some makeshift spacers.
It is there, probably 150kkm or 200kkm.....besides all that dust.....nothing's wrong with it.
Good luck
Here is how it is installed on my 24V LHD.
directly to the fender (wheel well?) With some makeshift spacers.
It is there, probably 150kkm or 200kkm.....besides all that dust.....nothing's wrong with it.
Good luck
I can't find the thread where this mod was proposed but would it require an interior mount compressor?
IMHO the air compressor should not be mounted under the hood as it draws hot air and drops the compressors efficiency.
The only issue I would have with having it in the inside is if you have air locker as it would cycle On and off when you’re using them.
I have OEM E- lockers and chose to mount the compressor inside to keep it out of the elements and drawing cooler air
The only issue I would have with having it in the inside is if you have air locker as it would cycle On and off when you’re using them.
I have OEM E- lockers and chose to mount the compressor inside to keep it out of the elements and drawing cooler air
jblueridge
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I only run mine with the bonnet up.
I really like having this large electrical draw close to the batteries.
I really like having this large electrical draw close to the batteries.
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I did same, with HLW removal. I bought the 24v unit so I wouldn't have to run down my rear aux battery.
Here's part 1 of my install...
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And part 2:
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Not as elegant as some others. But still effective. Given its position at the front and opposite side to the manifold, I don't think heat is a big issue. Also fairly well protected from the elements.
Here's part 1 of my install...
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And part 2:
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I had a jumpy needle with a lot of noise in my HZJ77. Replacing the speedometer cable that goes from the transmission to the cluster with a new OEM cable fixed the problem. Not a fun job. I'm hoping I might be able to extract the cable from the sheath, clean, lube, reinstall? Need to...
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Not as elegant as some others. But still effective. Given its position at the front and opposite side to the manifold, I don't think heat is a big issue. Also fairly well protected from the elements.
Theirs still heat soak and the compressor is hot from it !! everything under the hood is getting hot.
Obviously it well still work but IMO not as efficiently !
With out a doubt you need to run the appropriate size wire, then double check the voltage at the compressor and after a good run to make sure your not getting a voltage drop.
It's also good to have a hand throttle, when running My compressor I set it 1200 RPM
fireball
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Mine is mounted in the rear cargo area to my storage box. Twin, for airing tires only. Not sure there's a good spot for it under the hood, and I prefer it out of the elements.
JDM Journeys
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I've enjoyed mine there. Our switches are even in the same place! Lol. I routed my air chuck through the lower fascia via the LHS headlight squirter hole.
I had an old ARB compressor mounted in that spot on my old BJ70 for 12 or 13 years. It held up fine, got pretty dirty but never broke down.
In my 74 I mounted it in the rear of the truck on the side of my storage box. The first time it cycled I just about jumped out of the seat - wasn't used to it being that loud
I do like it there, out of the elements. It still gets your attention when it cycles though!
In my 74 I mounted it in the rear of the truck on the side of my storage box. The first time it cycled I just about jumped out of the seat - wasn't used to it being that loud
I do like it there, out of the elements. It still gets your attention when it cycles though!
2fpower
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Just saw this. Interesting…. Looks like a twin air mounted behind the spare tire.
