So, I've been playing around for a while now about installing an on board air setup. I will relocate the evap canister and then use the space to mount the air tank. A couple of questions for the experts on the site here:

1) Can I mount the compressor on the frame rail without worry of it getting destroyed? I know I need to get a sealed compressor, but has anyone done this? Got pictures?

2) I would like to be able to run minimal air tools if I install the system, a gun to pull the lugnuts is what I'm thinking would be most useful...What size / duty cycle compressor do I need to make that possible?

Thanks!

 

ViAir has a pretty good comparison on their website for their systems you may want to look at. I think for air tools they recomend a 33% duty compressor. You may also want to look into the Kilby, River Raider, or Off Road Only belt driven York compressors. With the River Raider the tank comes with a skid built in and a evap canister relocation kit for less than $1,000 last time I checked.

 

My family got me the Viair 20005 air source recently. It is very nice. It is comprseeor and tank together, but can be very easily seperated. The compressor can easily be made waterproof by using a remote air intake. It was $159.

 

Does River Raider sell just the skid, tank, and evap relocation kit? While I like the York setup, $1,000 is way more than I want to spend. I've got most of the components already, just need to put it all together. I found a good deal on a Viair 400c with the 33% duty cycle, so if that will run air tools I just have to come up with the best way to mount everything and I'm in business.

 

Call Kenny at riverraider.com I know he was selling just the skid at one time.

 

Putting the remote airfilter unit on definitely lowers the chance of getting water inside the unit. I would, however, still be a little cautious if you will be fjording (?) lol. But for those of you who have been to SEMA and seen my display (compressor in a fishtank) I know.... I know.....lol

 

Yeah, call Kenny at RR. He'll pretty much custom anything they make, just means you hafta wait until they get to your item. I had him do some fenders for me with a custom bend on the back end of the rear set. Just meant I had to wait an extra few weeks until they were making more. I'm sure he'd make the skid for you, but then you hafta figure out the mounting points on your own of course.

 

Is there any way I can make the compressor on my 20005 waterproof? It's the 280C I think. Also...do yall make a METAL air filter housing? The plastic one slap sucks. It barely fits in the threaded hole. It will NOT tighten up unless I put bunches of teflon tape on it. I mean...if you don't make a metal one, I can certainly make something work. Thanks.

 

I reckon not.

 

You talking to yourself again?