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Viair vs. ARB

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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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OK...any opinions regarding these two OBA compressors? I don't have lockers yet, so don't know which option I will be going in that department. I just want to be able to go the air locker route if I decided to. The main purpose for a compressor is airing up for now...

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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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for tires only go w/ viar. The locker option complicates things a bit. The arb air lockers run off actuators that tie into the compressor. I know there is a hookup to run arb's off a power tank but am unsure if there is one for viar. I cant imagine there isnt but its something to consider. If the option is there deff go w/ viar. Its a heavier duty compressor and adding a holding tank is simple.
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by guinness
for tires only go w/ viar. The locker option complicates things a bit. The arb air lockers run off actuators that tie into the compressor. I know there is a hookup to run arb's off a power tank but am unsure if there is one for viar. I cant imagine there isnt but its something to consider. If the option is there deff go w/ viar. Its a heavier duty compressor and adding a holding tank is simple.
Thanks much guiness...that's exactly what I was wondering about...anybody here have any knowledge/experience in this area?
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 05:26 AM
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There are many companies making adapters for the ARB lockers to be run off of other OBA sources. I know that Kilby has a kit for OBA systems specifically designed for ARB air lockers, so I would go with ViAir between the two options mentioned.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Littlejon
There are many companies making adapters for the ARB lockers to be run off of other OBA sources. I know that Kilby has a kit for OBA systems specifically designed for ARB air lockers, so I would go with ViAir between the two options mentioned.
Thanks much Littlejon...that's the way I was leaning also...
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