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Old 04-03-2011, 01:24 PM
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Hey guys, what do you think is the best small air compressor to bring for airing up? I dont have a compressor on my winch so I was wandering what's the next best thing? Thanks
Old 04-03-2011, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ndenardo
Hey guys, what do you think is the best small air compressor to bring for airing up? I dont have a compressor on my winch so I was wandering what's the next best thing? Thanks
Heard alot of good reviews on the MV50. Goes for around $60 on Amazon. I recently purchased the one from Harbor Freight for $60 and can get my stock Sahara tires (255-18" A/Ts) to 30 PSI only taking about 3 mins per tire if airing up from 15psi or so
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I'm really digging that complete OnBoard Air system in the new Quad catalog. Comes with all the under hood mount stuff you need... but $500 bucks, (ouch).... just try to think of all the quarters saved from having to air-up at the dang gas station.. it'll pay for itself in 20 or 30 years.
Old 04-03-2011, 09:20 PM
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Depends on budget. Harbor freight offers half off coupons you could use to get one for around $40.

Extreme air is a solid electric. I run a warn power plant on my JKU.
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I've got an mv50 and I'm quite pleased with it. Airs up my 35s to 40psi in about 10-15min or so for all 4
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They feather badly at 35 but don't at 40... duratracs seem to be different from other tires. I'm going to chalk them to be sure in a couple weeks when I stop working 16h days
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FWIW, Iv got one from HF that is similar to the MV50 and it seems to work great.

Thinking about Looking to see if it can be mounted under the hood.

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I have a viair portable air compressor and it works great
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Originally Posted by Wartoy
I have a viair portable air compressor and it works great
Wartoy..i like the looks of that...whats it run price wise..
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I chalked my dura tracs, I'm running 30 psi. If your feathering is occurring on the front tires you need an alignment


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