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OBA -> On Board Air Mega Thread & BS

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Gunshot-6A, Oct 20, 2013.

  1. Nov 7, 2020 at 5:31 PM
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    RyanDCLB

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    Nice! @PcBuilder14

    Here's my rear setup:

     
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  2. Nov 7, 2020 at 5:34 PM
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    Looks fancy! I’ve considered doing an in-line regulator to make it a bit simpler at the tire end. Does it slow down airing up at all since it’s regulated to tire psi instead of max performing the compressor?
     
  3. Nov 7, 2020 at 5:58 PM
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    That's a good question. Sorry, but I haven't timed airing-up for comparison.

    I really like your air chuck coupler location. How about adding jumper cable lugs on the other side for balance? :quickdraw:
     
  4. Nov 7, 2020 at 6:05 PM
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    Hmm, I like that idea. I do eventually plan on a front bumper and would like to use an Anderson plug for the winch so I could make it interchangeable with a set of jumper cables. So I could just run the cable for the Anderson plug now and be ready for a winch in the future.
     
  5. Nov 7, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    Or just add one of these: https://mobtownoffroad.com/product/toyota-tacoma-front-recovery-bar/ :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Jan 22, 2021 at 10:41 AM
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    What’d everybody using as far as fill up attachments? I’d prefer one that reads the pressure of the tire between actually filling with air but the cheap ones I’ve bought seem way off.
     
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  7. Jan 22, 2021 at 11:47 AM
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    ARB's team gauge inflator is what I have. Works well
     
  8. Jan 22, 2021 at 11:58 AM
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    I bought this one, and it seems to be working just fine. :thumbsup:
     
  9. Jan 22, 2021 at 1:34 PM
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    Bout to order this one! Preciate the help guys
     
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  11. Jan 27, 2021 at 4:21 PM
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    i picked up a smittybilt 2781 to mount under the hood and i will be keeping the factory switch assembly on the compressor

    so the question is, since it has the built in switch and "circuit-breaker" already included, can't i just change out the alligator clips and wire it directly to the battery with no relay nor an additional circuit breaker?

     
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  12. Jan 27, 2021 at 4:36 PM
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  13. Jan 27, 2021 at 11:48 PM
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    I would still install a fuse/breaker near the battery end of the positive cable. A breaker at the compressor doesn’t protect the wire going to it.
     
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    yeah, good point, melty wires are no good. the max amperage on the compressor is 45A so i suppose a 50A fuse/breaker would be the size to use?
     
  15. Jan 28, 2021 at 3:56 PM
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    Yes but verify the wire gauge to be sure it’s sized properly. With a quality part I wouldn’t expect a problem but if you’re cutting off the clips you might as well look under the wire sleeves and see. There are several different charts that help you decide what’s best based on current and wire length and there’s some latitude depending on how much voltage drop you’re willing to accept. Voltage drop in the wire equates to loss of usable power long before it causes enough heating to melt the wire.

    Edit- small iPhone image, sorry, you should be able to see the wire gauge embossed on the insulation since there isn’t any sleeve.
     
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  16. Feb 4, 2021 at 11:45 AM
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    Anybody have an idea of what these connectors are called?
    AE91C6BE-D9FE-4E99-BF6D-D40AE9BC8E02.jpg
     
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    Molex uses pins, but its on the right track. I've never been able to find what those are called either.
     
  18. Feb 4, 2021 at 4:00 PM
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    I emailed ARB but never got a reply. All my searches elsewhere have turned up nothing.
     
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    @caribe makaira might know?
     
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