Where to fit ARB compressor in D2?

[Shaker]

Does anybody have any ideas as to where to fit an ARB compressor in a Discovery 2 TD5?
Passenger side firewall space is already reserved for second battery!

[long stroke]

I have seen someone on here put one under the passenger seat in a d1 (i think it might have been Treads) but it might be different in a d2;)

TIM.

[Bytemrk]

Hi Shaker,

I haven't done it yet... but I have been told by a friend you can fit one behind the plastic panels in the back. ( Behind the Plastic Panel the rear power outlet is in.)

I haven't yet pulled mine apart to take a good look, but if it looks possible ( and I have been told it's been done).. that's where I am hoping to mount mine.

Cheers,
Mark

[Utemad]

The spot behind the plastic panel right at the back seems like a good spot. Has an access panel and all.

[jwb]

yes, the rear quarter pillar is perfect and plenty of room. I put mine on the RH side as I have rear air con which fills the LH side with two bolts through the floor pan into the wheel arch space. I even have the hose in there as well. I simply take out the vent when I need the compressor and when the vent is in place you don't even know it is there. One of the best mod's I have done.

[Grover-98]

I know in the D1 that you can fit them under the fron seats, gives a clean look. Not sure if you can do this on a D2? :)

[gogg0]

I've got an ARB pump under the driver's seat of my D2.

[MickG]

If you do end up putting it under the driver or passenger seats, just be careful not to disturb the cables there. I kept a bag under my seat and this was enough to disable the seat belt tensioners.

Watching with interest though as I need to fir my Bushranger unit somewhere so any pics anyone has would be good

[Redback]

If it's the small one for lockers i'd put it where the jack goes, otherwise the rear panel is a good spot.

Baz.

[McDisco]

I haven't done it yet... but I have been told by a friend you can fit one behind the plastic panels in the back. ( Behind the Plastic Panel the rear power outlet is in.)



Yeah thats where I have mine. Really handy! I have it plumbed out under the car with the outlet attached to the tow bar plate and the button just in side the door.

Angus

[Franz]

Behind the LH rear storage bin.

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It can be either bolted to the floor or up against the D pillar. Run a outlet hose to wherever suits you. I remove the clip above the louvered cover and put the outlet through an existing hole. A bit fiddly as you have to remove the whole rear storage bin to gain access.

Cheers,

Franz

[Phil633]

I've got an ARB pump under the driver's seat of my D2.

Mine's also under the drivers seat

[jmkoffice]

Keep it out of the car as they require ventilation. I have installed an ARB unit on the drivers side under the front guard behind the bullbar. It's the opposite side to where the window washer bottle is located. Simply remove the flexible black splash shield and bolt it upside down to the body, which is essentially directly under the headlamp mount. I also run a permanent air hose from the compressor to an easily accessible spot under the bullbar. This arrangement has been trouble free for over 18 months now through sand, mud and water. See diagram.

[Mundy]

Shaker,
Another option for you is to put your second battery in one of the rear paniers and use the second battery location under the bonnet for the compressor. I have found the heat under the bonnet not to be good for the battery so I am about to move mine around. Might look into Franz's and jmkoffice's solutions first though. Handn't thought of those great ideas.

Cheers
Mundy

[Shaker]

Thanks for all the replies, gives me a few ideas to look at.