Onboard Air Systems (Updated w/ Pics)
My truck has two air compressors already, one for the airbags and the other for the Banks exhaust brakes. These work fine but I can't use them for airing up tires because they are two small for this f...
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To answer JoeChiOhki first... If you are just adding the system for airbags and an airhorn, the belt driven compressor is overkill I think. My truck already had two air compressors, one for the exhaust brake and one for the airbags. You don't need large pumps for either of these items. Guys using the belt drive units are using them for air tools and inflating large off-road or farm tires. I think you would be pretty happy with an electric pump and you would have a lot more flexibility on the install. In my own case, I am considering trying to remove the two other compressors to clean up wiring and such but I will likely leave things as they are for now because I'm running out of time to spend on this project as it is.
To answer mellow's question... I didn't take pics of it just yet, I will try to do that today and post but the 4 gallon Air Tank sits just in front of the rear wheels. From the tank I have a T valve with compression fittings and 1/4" DOT approved 300PSI air brake line. I snaked the line to the front and back of the truck where I put together small mounting brackets, one that sits under the license plate on the front bumper and one that sits right next to the hitch on the back. Each of these brackets has an air chuck in it. Additionally, I purchased a regulator and a Y splitter along with two 25' hoses. This way when I inflate tires, I can inflate two of them together at the same time and ensure they are exactly the same pressure.
To answer mellow's question... I didn't take pics of it just yet, I will try to do that today and post but the 4 gallon Air Tank sits just in front of the rear wheels. From the tank I have a T valve with compression fittings and 1/4" DOT approved 300PSI air brake line. I snaked the line to the front and back of the truck where I put together small mounting brackets, one that sits under the license plate on the front bumper and one that sits right next to the hitch on the back. Each of these brackets has an air chuck in it. Additionally, I purchased a regulator and a Y splitter along with two 25' hoses. This way when I inflate tires, I can inflate two of them together at the same time and ensure they are exactly the same pressure.
