Thread: ARB CMK Compressor/ Traxide setup

I thought I'd add to this to thread with a variation of compressor install. I don't have any need for a Traxide setup yet but didn't want to use the space in front of the battery in case.

That leaves the battery box on the drivers side for the compressor, however I have no desire to have to open this every time I use the compressor. That side of the engine bay is very tight, so that put me back to looking around the space in front of the battery.

A bracket for the coupling, a carling switch with a cover sorted things out. If the dual battery option happens it will be easy to move.

Some good ideas here. Now if only someone can work out how to get the compressor under the bonnet with the triple battery set up. I struggled enough finding a space to mount a couple of relays for the lightbar, let alone fit a compressor.
At this stage, under the rear seats is looking like the likely location.

Originally Posted by Kieren

I thought I'd add to this to thread with a variation of compressor install. I don't have any need for a Traxide setup yet but didn't want to use the space in front of the battery in case.

That leaves the battery box on the drivers side for the compressor, however I have no desire to have to open this every time I use the compressor. That side of the engine bay is very tight, so that put me back to looking around the space in front of the battery.

A bracket for the coupling, a carling switch with a cover sorted things out. If the dual battery option happens it will be easy to move.

Thanks for this Kieren.


I've been considering doing this and it will be a hybrid of what you and James have done. I have a Traxide system in place but I reckon there is still space to mount a switch and air outlet on a bracket attached inboard to the Traxide battery tray.





I'll take some photos once I get started - just sorting out materials.


One question - what hose did you use from the compressor across the engine bay to the outlet? I've been reading up on the various types - polyurethane etc. etc. but not sure what's best. I saw a suggestion somewhere else to use high pressure fuel hose because of it's heat and chemical resistance properties - how did you decide?


Thanks,
David

That spot should work well for you, there is quite a bit of height under the bonnet to use.

I wish I could give you insight on a long and thoughtful process of selection for the hose....but I just went to Pirtek, told them what I needed and used what they gave me. For two meters of pipe it was so cheap I don't really remember what it cost, maybe $10? If it fails I'll replace it but I'd like to think I got sold a robust product.

Originally Posted by Kieren

That spot should work well for you, there is quite a bit of height under the bonnet to use.

I wish I could give you insight on a long and thoughtful process of selection for the hose....but I just went to Pirtek, told them what I needed and used what they gave me. For two meters of pipe it was so cheap I don't really remember what it cost, maybe $10? If it fails I'll replace it but I'd like to think I got sold a robust product.

Thanks for that. I opened up a thread in the tech section Which type of compressor hose


I might just use lpg injection hose. I'll check it out or maybe I'll just go to Pirtek!


David

One more question - how did you guys mount the compressor to the bottom of the battery box?


Thanks,
David

I bolted the compressor directly into one of the existing fixed nuts in the bottom of the box and used Nutserts for the other three.

i cheated and got ARB to do it for me,
I had to move an electrical connector that was on the floor of the box, made a little bracket for it and mounted it on a spare bolt hole near the ABS gear