ARB compressor vs Viair
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: O HI 4 Lo
get the numbers and compare, different compressors have different ratings.
Viair does have a rep on the website if it helps. Send them a PM.
btw, if you decide to go viair, check out this offer
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104998
Viair does have a rep on the website if it helps. Send them a PM.
btw, if you decide to go viair, check out this offer
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104998
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Phoenix, AZ
I picked up a Westward unit from Grainger for 106.00$ and striped off the outer shell and stuck the rest under my drivers seat, it stays warm and dry. It puts out 2.6 cfm. I never under stood the need for a tank in this type of application.It a good unit for occasional use but for heavy duty I would go for one of the others as well.
I like the standard 1 year warranty, and the cfms for the price.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Arnold, Missouri
My Viair Setup
I mounted my Viair constant duty compressor to the rear cross member behind the rear axle. I also mounted a 2 gallon tank to the bottom of the tub above the rear axle. I then made a custom enclosure that contains the guage, pressure switch, power switch and I also added a 12v power outlet. I originally wanted to mount the compressor behind the tail lights but this compressor would not fit. I like having the tank since it gives you an instant 150 psi burst of air plus it keeps the tank under pressure while moving from tire to tire. Let me know if you have any questions.
Pics attached.
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JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Cali
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From: Irvine
I mounted my Viair constant duty compressor to the rear cross member behind the rear axle. I also mounted a 2 gallon tank to the bottom of the tub above the rear axle. I then made a custom enclosure that contains the guage, pressure switch, power switch and I also added a 12v power outlet. I originally wanted to mount the compressor behind the tail lights but this compressor would not fit. I like having the tank since it gives you an instant 150 psi burst of air plus it keeps the tank under pressure while moving from tire to tire. Let me know if you have any questions.
Pics attached.
Pics attached.
Sean
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From: downingtown, PA
I was looking at a viair and a q89(dual piston), both around $200, well I went to harbor freight last weekend and I found a compressor on sale for $50, so I bought it, took it home & tried it out. I aired 1 tire down to 14psi, started my stop watch & the air-pump and after 2 min. the tire (35x12.5x17) was up to 32 psi (more than I normally run, 29psi) So I aire3d down all 4 to 15psi .Well I had all 4 back up to 30psi in less than 10 minutes. I think that I spent a little bit of $ and got a very fast compressor?
