Onboard Air - Show us what you have?

[imaz]

Originally Posted by Sandez

There was no need to have the wheel well open, theres plenty of space underneath for it to draw air (between the wheel well and the back seats is open)

I didn't end up taking many photos when I was making it but this should give you an idea. I made my own frame out of scrap metal I had laying around and did my first weld . I kept it cheap and basic as I wasn't sure what I really wanted in the end, but I was happy with the result. Very sturdy and takes as much weight as I could put on it.

Sorry it might be a little hard to see, the frame bends around the air tank at the back. I then had some spare brackets that miraculously were the perfect size and fit to secure it over the air tank and use the existing bolts in the floor.

I ended up hinging the wooden floor to the frame so I could get to the spare tire if I ever needed to. I even got an actuator to help lift it (it would be heavy with everything on top). I installed it but never got around to wiring it up.

Anyway, here are the pics:

Closeup of the air compressor install


Frame


Hinged floor


Incomplete, but the rear storage setup


Actuator installed

Wow! Ok you have inspired me. Will look at what I can grab from bunnings this week.

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[desertman]

Originally Posted by Sandez

I would strongly recommend not having it under the bonnet, I’ve heard plenty of stories and some mates of mine as well, have all had issues with their ARB compressors, and all were under the bonnet. I’ve had my VIAIR 480c unit for over 5 years, and it looks brand new still, pumped up 5 cars in a row without stopping (albeit slower than an ARB).

I installed mine in the back under the floor, with a small 1lt air tank as well, any bigger would be pretty hard to fit inside. Being non ARB, it’s actually pretty quiet and also being under the floor helped a lot. Being inside means no water or dust to worry about. I lined the plastic parts nearby with insulated foil to protect it from heat, haven’t had an issue when using it

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Great idea Sandez - I'm inspired to do something similar.

What have you done with the air line? Do you have to lift the floor to access the compressor or have you mounted a quick disconnect outside of the wheel well?

Cheers,

DM

[Sandez]

Originally Posted by desertman

What have you done with the air line? Do you have to lift the floor to access the compressor or have you mounted a quick disconnect outside of the wheel well?

Sorry for the amateur drawing . The red was the line under the floor, the blue the line above floor but under the drawer. The gold circle is where I had the outlet. Had to do it that way because the floor was hinged.



You could route the hose under the floor in front of the spare tyre so it pops up where the hole is near the green X. Then make a plate for the outlet there so it's tucked away but still accessible.

I haven't got a complete photo because before I finished everything, I pulled it all out as my circumstances changed and I was about to sell the car. But things have changed again, so I might put it all back it (oh the fun!)

I deliberately had the gap under the drawer so I could run the air line, install a water pump, install relays, CB radio body (remote unit) and any other gadget I wanted to hide. That way, I could get to it fairly easy just by removing the drawer. I also had all my switches up the front (other than the water pump) in the centre console as pictured below.

[Mudguard]

Had this setup for a couple of years now no issues, set at 100psi,

[JEEPRZ]

Originally Posted by Mudguard

Had this setup for a couple of years now no issues, set at 100psi,

what size tank is that?

[Mudguard]

its about a 12.5lt tank, 20cm d x 40cm h, so it doesn't hang lower than the back diff

[Mudguard]

Originally Posted by JEEPRZ

what size tank is that?

and sits easily between the water tank & exhausts