2012 ARB Compressor Mount / other on-board air options
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Kingston, NH
I just bought this, now just need time to install it. Kind of pricey but very clean.
CMM Billet Air Compressor MOVABLE Mount | Carolina Metal Masters
CMM Billet Air Compressor MOVABLE Mount | Carolina Metal Masters
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 348
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From: NJ
I just bought this, now just need time to install it. Kind of pricey but very clean.
CMM Billet Air Compressor MOVABLE Mount | Carolina Metal Masters
CMM Billet Air Compressor MOVABLE Mount | Carolina Metal Masters
JK Freak
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 836
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From: NC
I just finished installing my ARB twin compressor. I created my own brackets and used existing holes in the seat brackets. It was a really tight fit and I had to angle the compressor a little to clear seat wires (ABS sensors & seat heater). If you notice I also notched the one bracket to clear a bump in the transmission tunnel. See pics below (before I painted the bracket black):
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JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 165
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From: Temecula, CA
Thanks!.. I thought about installing in the engine compartment similar to this:
But I decided to install it under the passenger seat for several reasons.. Having it inside the cabin helps protect it against mud/moisture etc. Also mounting it under the passenger seat helps lowering the center of gravity vs. engine compartment mount. Additionally as you point out, the space under the seat is un-used. My bracket solution might not look as pretty as the CMM Billet Air Compressor MOVABLE Mount from Carolina Metal Masters (which looks very nice btw), but it has the advantage of positioning the compressor 4"-5" further forward, thus allowing more space for the rear seat passengers feet/toes sticking under the front passenger seat. Weight should be about the same.
But I decided to install it under the passenger seat for several reasons.. Having it inside the cabin helps protect it against mud/moisture etc. Also mounting it under the passenger seat helps lowering the center of gravity vs. engine compartment mount. Additionally as you point out, the space under the seat is un-used. My bracket solution might not look as pretty as the CMM Billet Air Compressor MOVABLE Mount from Carolina Metal Masters (which looks very nice btw), but it has the advantage of positioning the compressor 4"-5" further forward, thus allowing more space for the rear seat passengers feet/toes sticking under the front passenger seat. Weight should be about the same.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Olympia, WA
Here's another ARB twin mounted underhood. Hoping to make this work on a 2011.
ARB sent me the picture. They also said the amount of dirt under the hood will not be a problem. The tools and recovery gear in my rear footwells (2dr) will take care of center-of-gravity. This is all good because the interior of mine is used up!
ARB sent me the picture. They also said the amount of dirt under the hood will not be a problem. The tools and recovery gear in my rear footwells (2dr) will take care of center-of-gravity. This is all good because the interior of mine is used up!
Last edited by Freewill; Mar 27, 2013 at 10:56 AM.