ARB COMPRESSOR INSTALL

[ndk83]

It uses the seat mounts to stay in place. I pulled the seat out completely so I could run wires and work. Then put the compressor and the mounting plate I made then reinstalled the seat.

Ahh ok cool. Which seat? Is this behind the two seater bench?

Did you face any issues: heat? sufficient air circulation ?

 

[Darthyota]

Its behind the single on the passenger side. No not yet but I also have the built right seat release so if it need to run it longer I can drop the seat back. I should also mention my truck ks a gen Juan but the space behind the seat is basically wasted space otherwise.

 

[FORDGURU]

The steel seat base frame around the inverter is quite heavy. Just made a “shelf” to bolt the compressor down on. Just an old snapon box shelf with a couple tabs welded to it. Strong enough for my 7 year old niece to stand on. One air chuck on each side of the truck and I can reach all 4 wheels with a 15’ hose.
My initial concern was heat. So far no issues.

Very nice! What fittings and mounts are those you used on each side of the seat.

 

[StraightSixM2C]

https://arbusa.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ARB_Air_Systems.pdf

That’s the parts list from arb. I made a small 2x2 square of aluminum to cover the square hole on the seat base(this is a Supercab mind you). Painted it black and used plastic rivets to hold it in. The arb fittings and hoses are top quality. Reasonably priced too.

 

[teamster]

I’m working on an install for my ‘17, looking to mount a dual-unit in the engine bay somewhere. It won’t be used heavily, but I need to keep the platform floor of the passenger compartment clear, so the passenger-side under-seat mount isn’t a good fit for me. I’ll report back with pics and install tips.

 

[Darthyota]

I’m working on an install for my ‘17, looking to mount a dual-unit in the engine bay somewhere. It won’t be used heavily, but I need to keep the platform floor of the passenger compartment clear, so the passenger-side under-seat mount isn’t a good fit for me. I’ll report back with pics and install tips.

What about behind the rear seat?

 

[teamster]

What about behind the rear seat?

That’s definitely an option - since I don’t need the manifold on the compressor, I bet it’d fit behind there mounted on the Builtright panel I’m installing there.

I could also potentially put it under the two-seat rear seat, on the underseat storage panel. I’ll probably investigate the engine bay install first, and failing that, look into mounting in the cabin.

 

[StraightSixM2C]

Under the hood, a single you could get away with. The twin is a tight squeeze in the engine bay or it’s dangerously close to the turbos.

 

[teamster]

Under the hood, a single you could get away with. The twin is a tight squeeze in the engine bay or it’s dangerously close to the turbos.

That makes sense. For the money, I’d probably want to stick with the twin - buy once, cry once and all that.