Stlca chit-chat

[Cruiserhaven]

Hey....has anyone seen a web site or other reference on running air lines from compressor to locker (ARB). Any tips or whatever on the air line plumbing side. Also any sources of cool things to have in order make this work better. I'm going to red-neck engineer the electrical side to some degree but having never screwed around with the air side of lockers I was wanting to check out any good info etc or knowledge / sources/ parts that might be good to consider.

Every now and then I'll look at the ARB web site, but I assume there may be other sources for info etc.

I can't take credit for the idea, but if I was doing new ARB air lines I would run the blue lines inside larger diameter clear vinyl tubing for protection.

 

[Nad Aitch]

Delete the arb crappy air line and use 1/4" push to connect, high abrasion, semi air line and fittings. Way better stuff.

If I was doing it that's what I'd do.
With a little half gallon tank, and mechanical switches T'd into an auto meter gauge

 

[Elbert]

Delete the arb crappy air line and use 1/4" push to connect, high abrasion, semi air line and fittings. Way better stuff.

thanks , yea I was thinking about that. That air line stuff from ARB seems rather fragile. Appreciate the tip...

 

[Elbert]

If I was doing it that's what I'd do.
With a little half gallon tank, and mechanical switches T'd into an auto meter gauge

I've got a collection of parts, to include a tank. Good tips appreciated. I found some type of bulkhead fittings too, but those might have to go. The idea of using air line from "semi-truck" world is rather appealing. thanks

 

[Elbert]

I can't take credit for the idea, but if I was doing new ARB air lines I would run the blue lines inside larger diameter clear vinyl tubing for protection.

Yea thanks. The ARB stuff seems rather fragile. I think I'll focus first on the electrical side and then get my stuff set as to location (tank / compressor) then on to the air side. I was thinking there has to be some focus on protecting the air hose side both from heat / too much flex or not enough / and potential damage from limbs / mud whatever else to the extent possible.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

thanks , yea I was thinking about that. That air line stuff from ARB seems rather fragile. Appreciate the tip...

NP. I got all my stuff from mcmaster carr. PTC fittings, 1/4" high abrasion air line, pneumatic switches to eliminate the ARB solenoids as a failure point, soup to nuts. I carry some line and unions with me in the truck for field repairs, but in the past 5 years, I've only had to repair one line once.

Example:

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

 

[ChattTNUJ200]

Anyone know of a shop in chatt area that you’d trust to put on westcott lift on a 200?

 

[Nad Aitch]

Anyone know of a shop in chatt area that you’d trust to put on westcott lift on a 200?

Jake of all terrains parsons seems like a good dude just make sure to tell him not to put mustard in your fan clutch.

Oh wait, he's Knoxville, nevermind.

 

[ChattTNUJ200]

Jake of all terrains parsons seems like a good dude just make sure to tell him not to put mustard in your fan clutch.

Oh wait, he's Knoxville, nevermind.

I’d go to Knox if it didn’t cost an arm and leg and he does good work

 

[LDowney]

Thread 'Mad Dog Trail - East Tennessee Trail Report'

Apr 27, 2026

Hey folks,

I recently ran this awesome trail in Cherokee National Forest and wanted to share it here:

You can get the route files and waypoints at this link: onX Offroad

(The video of this route will be posted to the onX YouTube channel soon!)

Here's the details:

Mad Dog Trail, also known as Forest Service Road 34 or the “Guardrail Trail” by locals, is one of the more technical routes in Cherokee National Forest. Where most Forest Service Road in this area are graded and groomed gravel routes, this 3 mile long section will give almost anyone a challenge.

Located just outside of...

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