The d00kie Build (and a dingleberry)

I don't but I can take some for you if you let me know what you're looking for.

Also important to note, Slee Off-road realized that the plastic hose they provided originally was the weak link and are now providing steel braided line.

 

Really I'm just trying to get an idea if I should buy the manifold or not. I bought the twin to air up tires and potentially run power tools off of. When I asked Slee about the air connect to the twin they mentioned that due to how the compressor is mounted with their bracket that there won't be enough room to get the quick connection directly to the compressor. They said I would have to buy the manifold. I'd obviously like to avoid doing this since I don't need the manifold for lockers. Wondering if there would be enough room in there to put a 90 degree air fitting off the compressor where I could then attach a quick connect to plug in my air hose.

 

I'll snap you a pic of how much space there is around the compressor. My opinion (not that you asked for it) is buying the manifold to use this bracket by Slee would be worth it. The bracket makes the most of the space and really gets the twin compressor mounted where nothing else would ever go.

 

And I do plan to buy their bracket, just need to figure out if there is a way to avoid getting the manifold. Air fittings would be much cheaper than the manifold but haven't even seen what the manifold looks like bolted on so maybe I'll just say "no it looks too clean with it that I'll go that route instead of rigging something up."

 

@duvinclunk i put a tape measure down there so you can see how much space is available. Also, the braided line Slee sends with the brackets now is identical to what I have (two brass 90°s and the line). Slee actually sent me one in the mail so I have a spare now...

 

Nice I'll have to get this also when front locker install comes

 

Yeah, the fact that Slee sent a replacement line without being asked says a lot about the company. I don't know if they're still doing it or not but they were offering a free bracket when you buy the compressor from them.

 

Thanks for doing that. It looks like there would be plenty room to mount a longer elbow for the air connect to attach right there. I'll visit the local air supply store and see what is available; if nothing good then I'll buy the manifold.

 

No worries. Please share what you end up going with...especially if you can avoid the manifold.

 

Are your lockers installed? Are they tied to the manifold?

 

Lockers are still on the shelf in my garage.

When installed, the solenoids go on the manifold where you see the two set screws.

 

Cool, that's what I thought.

 

Also, are you running the OME Dakar leaf pack now?

 

Yes...and needing to add the extra leaf to it too. More so now that I've got the RTT. With cargo, I sit an inch off my rear bump stops and tap them quite frequently. Given, they hang down a lot further than standard bumps though.

 

Let me know next time you come through, I'll load you up with a set of the aal's

 

The Dakar AAL's? Don't you tease me Justin...I don't think my emotions could handle that from you. Andrew yes...you, no.

 

How is the ride with the Icon shocks? Have any issues with that setup?

 

That would be them. Bought a set ran them for about a week and then took them back out.

No teasing from me.

 

I like the Icon setup a lot and went this direction because of the digressive valving. I had Walker Evans on my FJ which I also liked but were progressive.

I've had zero issues other than the spring binding...did it three times so far on full lock turns. I've got them preloaded about .25" more than recommended by Icon so that may be my issue.

 

Sorry, I was referring to the rear Icon shocks with the Dakar leaf's...