Compressors

[RedDragonATL]

I have dual Viair 450Cs and a 2.5 gal tank in the 4Runner and it seemed to work very well.  Still not *quite* as fast as CO2, but definitely faster than most setups.  I could run tools off of it no problem.

[clark123456]

I wouldn't consider the plugins OBA either but I will say one of my old roommates had this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Slime-40026-Heavy-Direct-Inflator/dp/B005Z8HAUK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469804577&sr=8-2&keywords=slime+compressor

and it was probably the best plugin compressor I've ever used.  It worked really well even filling up my 37s before I bought the dual ARB, which btw I am super happy with as well.  The dual ARB works really well.  The only desire I have is I need to build an automatic cutoff setup like Doug has.  I want to run the connector externally though so I don't have to raise the hood and haven't nailed down what to buy for the braided line&chuck to mount to the side of the inner fenders or bumper or something.  I also plan to buy a smaller CO2 tank to mount to the cage to have just in case I need instant air to remount a tire bead or something that requires a big punch.  I would not use it in a normal air-up scenario as I have the dual arb.

Braided line question: for showroom stuff, or functional concern? 

Follow up question:  If for functional concern...what is the concern?

Functionally - Line that won't overheat and melt.

Also, I mentioned 'plugin' but that link I sent is actually the battery terminal style which I prefer as Dave mentioned overheating there with plugins as well as a possibility.

Don, I've been running the 3' rubber-ish hose from Northern Tool for a while and have not had it over heat and melt; I don't use it a lot as I don't air up very much. 

I'm not sure braided gains you overheat and melting protection, but I'm pretty uneducated in these things.  I thought braided gained you rub/wear resistance, and maybe some puncture resistance.  The place where I expect the hose to overheat and melt is at the connections as the air is forced through smaller diameter openings between fittings.

I'd like to be more educated, so please school me if I'm missing some benefits of braided hose vs non-braided hose. 

I can't educate you as I'm asking the same question.  All I know is ARB provides a braided line for the connection between the manifold and compressor.  I melted a NAPA hose leader at the compressor connection last year in Moab.  The connection at the compressor gets hot and needs something better there and I'd rather use that to connect from the manifold/compressor to the air chuck on the body.

Ok.  I like my setup, even though it is ugly.  The remote end of the hose does get hot, but not nearly as hot as the end connected to the compressor directly.

[Jango]

Thanks for all of the input all! I think I'm going to go with the arb dual compressor. Now first I'm going to get an Spod.

[DOUG]

I have MORE JK bracket in the garage, came off mine.  Needs any hardware it requires.

[lt99ls1]

I had a york on the old tj and it would air up a 40 inch tire to 36 psi in 44-45 seconds.

[zrxmopar]

the York is great. but the most difficult to install.
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php/topic,15758.0.html

But I like it better than an electric compressor. at 1500 rmp it will run an impact gun almost continuously.
I am going to add another, bigger tank to my system. As well as a cooling loop in the discharge line.

[BigMike]

the York is great. but the most difficult to install.
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php/topic,15758.0.html

But I like it better than an electric compressor. at 1500 rmp it will run an impact gun almost continuously.
I am going to add another, bigger tank to my system. As well as a cooling loop in the discharge line.

I can vouch for Shaun's York compressor.  It filled my 35's in no time at Golden.

[Scott F.]

the York is great. but the most difficult to install.
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php/topic,15758.0.html

But I like it better than an electric compressor. at 1500 rmp it will run an impact gun almost continuously.
I am going to add another, bigger tank to my system. As well as a cooling loop in the discharge line.

@zrxmopar  did you install a high idle switch or hand throttle (not sure if you have a cable throttle body or DBW) to hold the RPMs up when using the York?

[zrxmopar]

its drive by wire. I have not installed anything yet. I have a scan tool I can use to raise the idle.

[lt99ls1]

the York is great. but the most difficult to install.
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php/topic,15758.0.html

But I like it better than an electric compressor. at 1500 rmp it will run an impact gun almost continuously.
I am going to add another, bigger tank to my system. As well as a cooling loop in the discharge line.

My york was pretty easy to install.
1 bracket kit from here
http://www.cuoffroad.com/product-lines/airboss-bracket-kits/jeep-bracket-kits/
1 switch from here
https://www.otrattw.net/
1 longer belt
and some miscellaneous parts from a local hardware store.