OBA -> On Board Air Mega Thread & BS

You don't like the VVVVVVVVWWWWWWWWHUUUUUVVVVV noise? I love that noise haha.

 

Not a bad price at all!

 

^ You make a good point, @G.T. Have you had good luck using the air tools on your Tacoma? Still break fasteners loose?

Yeah f*** that noise. I have three or four air tools I inherited from my Dad. I don't have the heart to throw them away, so collecting dust in a box until I give them away or donate them.

 

It's definitely worth having and seeing how different the numbers are with similar/the same tires and compressors.

 

@mrbedgood
http://grunionfabrication.com/avs-g...r-p-895.html?zenid=5ak3hmi8iq4qqjc8ag9i05q8m2

 

I was in no way trying to get you to change your opinion. I was merely trying to show you a different point of view. No offense taken.

 

You're right on @windsor if the tank has a reserved capacity of 100PSI@1,2,3,5,10 gallons... it will surely assist in speed of filling one or multiple tires.

 

Ummm I need to do some measuring

 

Haha I just put quite a bit of thought into this before deciding on the single but everybody keeps telling me to get a twin to save a few min. Just not my thing right now.

I would absolutely love to get a twin if I got the deal @inv3ctiv3 got.

 

I use 1/2" drive for everything because 3/4" is overkill. I do need to pick up a set of tourqe sticks for my truck tool bag but right now I feel very comfortable with the arrangement that I have.

And as to inherited tools. My grandfather instilled this into my mind. "I can't make tools, fasteners, or chain so for that reason I'll never get rid of them."

 

Lies.

 

Stop it!

 

It'll fit. I'm running this one.
http://grunionfabrication.com/avs-g...ck-p-56.html?zenid=5ak3hmi8iq4qqjc8ag9i05q8m2

Cut and rewelded the brackets to suit my needs. Rotated 90 degrees to get the drain port facing down when mounted. Also measured and placed the brackets to fit between the channels in the bed.




Sat recessed up so it wasn't the lowest hanging point.

 

Where was your compressor? Pics!

 

Up yonder












from the passenger side


gauge ran to where 4x4 switch was


I have a full write up in my build thread HERE for those who are interested.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/nates-build.346735/page-21#post-11889176

 

Dude you had the cleanest installs. So excited to see what happens with the new one.

 

@Nate87 What was your opinion on the moisture separator / filter? Was yours a manual drain?

 

Is the manifold necessary for the

$310 ARB CKMA12 On-Board Air Compressor High Performance 12 Volt for Air Locker Differentials and Tire Inflation

ARB CKMA12?

 

Sounds like a good idea but there are a lot of variables to consider than just tire size, compressor model etc.

Some of the things that may factor in:
Each individual tire manufacturer/brand/type
Having a tank - and size
Compressor location and amount of line in between compressor and coupler(s)
ID and length of hose
Battery voltage

If someone still wants to make a google doc, I'll be more than happy to include it in the OP

 

Mine was a manual drain from AccuAir. I really liked it. Does a hell of a job separating the water. Even after rainy days and days with lots of moisture in the air, it never let water into the tank. When I went to drain the tank after a few months of use, there was nothing in there. It was much better quality than the cheap crap from the local hardware stores.