OBA question: Where did you mount the quick disconnect?

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Kilo - have you operated any power tools from the 2 1/2 gallon tank?

You have a pressure regulator, pop-off valve, and what other plumbing?

John

 

I have never tried to run any tools with it. I have it just for tires. I have all the above but it's not a pressure regulator but a pressure switch and maybe a connector or 2. The switch was the hardest part to find for me. I figured I could get it anywhere and had no luck? I used ebay at this site, http://stores.ebay.com/Safe-Vehicle-World. He has good prices and tanks as well.

 

So I finished the install today. As I mentioned, the Viair 400H is in the open space near the windshield on the passenger side.



The leader runs into a manifold ($2 from Harbor Freight!) where I've installed a 115psi safety valve (since I don't have a regulator or a tank and am likely to forget and run it without an attachment...). I used the unused part of my CB antenna bracket to hold the manifold in place. I think I'll make a better bracket later.

From there it branches into the two orange lines - one to the front under the bumper and above the skid...



...and the other to the rear, mounted to the frame above the hitch.



This way they're all out of the way and won't get ripped off if I catch the truck on something. I added a rubber chair leg cap to each QD to keep dust/mud out of them, too. So now I can air up without scratching the truck with the coil hose and I have easy access for helping fellow drivers.

Thanks for your pictures and ideas!

 

Thanks for the pics and the writeup Daniel. Nice work with the install. I especially like the rubber-dust-cap idea on the QDs. I am certainly going to need something like that to keep the road salt and corrosion out of the connectors.

 

Thanks. I think I'll make some brackets to permanently mount the QDs instead of just relying on zip-ties (I love those things!), but for now it isn't going anywhere!

 

Awesome job! Looks nice and clean.

 

Hey guys: I noticed a few post looking for some of the parts. I am in the process of mounting my Viair 88P in the driver's side storage compartment in my bed. I am almost there. Photos to follow. I am listing below my Amazon links. I am looking to add a cheap harbor freight regulator in order to air up to 40 p.s.i. all 4 tires once I build a four tire quick fill system. I don't know if it will work, but it'll be fun to find out.

bulkhead 1/4" npt :

KOOTNAS 2-Pack Solid Brass Bulkhead Fittings, 1/4 NPT Taper Female 3/4" Straight Male Thread Brass Connector with Metal Wave Ring, 1-1/2" Length Brass Coupling Fitting

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBF6CLK?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

flexzilla 1/4" hose 50' should do me:

$26 Flexzilla Air Hose 1/4 in x 50', 1/4 in. MNPT Fittings, Heavy Duty, Lightweight, Hybrid, ZillaGreen - HFZ1450YW2

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000R8LH3E?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

I thought I would used these to splice the flexzilla to the airline that came with my viair 88P. I was wrong.

Pronese 2 Pack Soild Brass HPT Air Reusable Hose Splicer Repair+4Pack Hose-End Repair Fitting,Air Hose Fitting for 1/4" ID PU PVC Air Hose

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL94M61D?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

cheap 1/4" couplers etc.:

$18 Milton S-314MKIT ColorFit Coupler & Plug Kit - (M-Style, Red) - 1/4" NPT, (14-Piece)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073R7GG98?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

adaptor for pressure switch:

$5 Viair 90001 1/8" Female BSP - 1/4" Male NPT Adaptor - 2 Piece

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RCOY5O?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Pressure switch:

$33 Viair 90223 Pressure Switch, Black 1/8 in. NPT (M) 12 gauge

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002AYJUXW?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

1/4" npt plugs/caps:

$9 Joywayus 1/4" NPT Male Pipe Plug Outer Hex Thread Socket Plug Brass Fitting(Pack of 5)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JFH5QPC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

viair 6 port manifold:

$23 Viair 92820 6 Port Manifold with Mounting Holes, Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RMC4J2Y?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

1/4" hose barbs

$8 KOOTANS 4pcs 1/4" Hose Barb to 1/4 NPT Male Brass Quick Coupler Air M Type Fitting Quick-Connect Fitting

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P962R5R?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

150 p.s.i. relief valve:

$8 NEW Control Devices AX Series Brass ASME Safety Valve 1/4" NPT 150 PSI 58 SCFM

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R5J4CTY?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

viair 88p compressor:

$77 VIAIR 88P - 00088 Tire Inflator Portable Onroad/Offroad Air Compressor for Car, Truck, SUV & RV | 12V On/Off Road Tire Pump Air Compressor Portable Heavy Duty 120 PSI, Alligator Clips, Twist Chuck

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ASY23I?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Again, I am still building this. I finally got my compressor mounted into the storage box. I had to drill it out to give me a bit more length. If it assembles like I hope, it will be awesome. I still need to get my wiring straight. That's a long story too. More to come.

 

You realize you posted on a 10+ year old thread!

It was a nice job your own thread would be better!

 

I realize it now. Thanks. I am not feeling my own thread yet. I have only been here for a few months. here's to the past.