Onboard Air

[Kcarter2088]

Hi guys. I want to install a compressor. Was thinking an ARB. What do you guys recommend? Where do you recommend to mount it? Thx for your help in advance. I have a 3500 HO Diesel Mega Cab. Limited.

 

[AH64ID]

I have a ViAir 400C mounted under my bed, to the bed on the drivers side forward of the tire, and a chuck in the bed near the drivers aft cleat. The 400C has been a great pump for flats, airing up after driving back roads, etc.

 

[Kcarter2088]

I have a ViAir 400C mounted under my bed, to the bed on the drivers side forward of the tire, and a chuck in the bed near the drivers aft cleat. The 400C has been a great pump for flats, airing up after driving back roads, etc.

Thx for the info. Do you have an air tank?

 

[AH64ID]

Thx for the info. Do you have an air tank?

I don't. For how I use the truck/compressor I find it easier to not have a tank. The 400C is plenty fast for me.

 

[oledirteh]

I have a ViAir 400C mounted under my bed, to the bed on the drivers side forward of the tire, and a chuck in the bed near the drivers aft cleat. The 400C has been a great pump for flats, airing up after driving back roads, etc.

same place i mounted mine for my air bags.

 

[Lonestar]

I have a ViAir 400C mounted under my bed, to the bed on the drivers side forward of the tire, and a chuck in the bed near the drivers aft cleat. The 400C has been a great pump for flats, airing up after driving back roads, etc.

Can you post some pics of the installed compressor and chuck? Thanks

 

[AH64ID]

Can you post some pics of the installed compressor and chuck? Thanks

 

[Gear box]

Double Viar with tank on passenger frame rail with custom mounts. Lost a little bit of depth on storage bin in floor.Single pod display in cab for air bags and tank pressure. Used most of the riv-nut holes on that rail to avoid drilling frame.

 

[20Limited3500]

I had a dual ARB compressor I took out of my Jeep in favor of a mini York engine driven compressor. So I decided I wanted to mount the ARB in my truck. Found a mount from 813 Fabrication that was designed for a Jeep Gladiator that I slightly modified to work for my situation. I wanted to mount it in the bed to keep it covered from the elements under my bed cover. Also needed to clear when our camper was loaded. I had to bend the mounting tabs, 3d print spacers and cut a hole in the top for it to work the way I needed. I do have a tank I will install at some point. I put a chuck under the bumper so I could still get air if camper was on. Has come in handy having air available. For wiring, I got a 17' harness extension from Expedition Essentials and ran it to the engine compartment. It is for a Toyota Tacoma, but worked great for me. I wired it to one of the Aux switches on the dash for activation and the pump wires to the driver side battery.

 

[Lonestar]

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Looks great. Clean install. Did you buy the mounting bracket or make it?

 

[AH64ID]

Looks great. Clean install. Did you buy the mounting bracket or make it?

It’s all ViAir stuff.