1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Front Coilovers for 17 TRD?? Torn Door Seal! Anyone Have a Part Number? Toyota Tacoma all-weather floor mats by Baselayer - premium texture and style 3G Tool Roll: Building One - Need Advice Bed stiffener? Shout out to Kustom54Lighting and MesoJDM!!!

Just got the arb twin compressor.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jardoo, Jan 31, 2022.

Page 5 of 5
  1. Feb 4, 2022 at 8:25 AM
    #81
    INSAYN

    #81
    INSAYN Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2016
    Member:
    #203898
    Messages:
    2,240
    Gender:
    Male
    PNWet, Oregon
    Vehicle:
    '17 TRD OR DCSB 6MT 4x4...'97 Taco XtraCab 5MT 4x4
    DIY Fabricobbler.
    You'd have to look at the check valve and see which way the arrow points. That is direction the air needs to flow.
     
    INSAYN, Feb 4, 2022
    #81
    jardoo[QUOTED][OP] likes this.
  2. Feb 5, 2022 at 11:21 AM
    #82
    jardoo

    #82
    jardoo [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2016
    Member:
    #182793
    Messages:
    1,030
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Beirut, Lebanon
    Vehicle:
    2016 DOUBLE CAB MGM 4X4 TRD OFF ROAD SHORT BED
    So I got everything together. Just trying to decide between aluminum or steel tank. Aluminum is cheaper to ship since it’s lighter, but it’s also more expensive. Steel is heavier and more expensive to ship but cheaper in price. Which is better in terms of quality? Won’t aluminum be more prone to dents and punctures?

    $92 Viair 2.5 Gallon Air Tank (Six 1/4" NPT Ports, 200 PSI Rated)
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002B0LV8C?_encoding=UTF8
    $121 Vixen Horns 3 Gallon (12 Liter) 6 Ports Train/Horn Aluminum Air Tank 200 PSI Black VXT3000AB
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081Y8CHH5

    6EFB8209-C599-4CA1-A145-149E25922C44.jpg
    136D6CB9-5098-428A-A431-70BDD7CE0942.jpg
    16512CC8-5CD1-4F65-8AD4-7EAABDED0C9B.jpg
    10C50DF6-5EA5-4D27-A85F-BFC196B526AB.jpg
     
    jardoo, Feb 5, 2022
    #82
  3. Feb 5, 2022 at 11:41 AM
    #83
    INSAYN

    #83
    INSAYN Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2016
    Member:
    #203898
    Messages:
    2,240
    Gender:
    Male
    PNWet, Oregon
    Vehicle:
    '17 TRD OR DCSB 6MT 4x4...'97 Taco XtraCab 5MT 4x4
    DIY Fabricobbler.
    Either one will do the job. If you mount it no lower than the frame or anything lower than the frame, getting hit shouldn't be an issue.

    Flip a coin. :thumbsup:
     
    INSAYN, Feb 5, 2022
    #83
    jardoo[OP] likes this.
  4. Feb 5, 2022 at 11:49 AM
    #84
    mquibble

    #84
    mquibble Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2020
    Member:
    #350714
    Messages:
    1,589
    First Name:
    Michael
    Vehicle:
    2021 TacomaTRD Pro
    You could run the line and put a connection on the bumper, or another place, like they did up a few posts.
     
    mquibble, Feb 5, 2022
    #84
  5. Feb 5, 2022 at 11:54 AM
    #85
    jardoo

    #85
    jardoo [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2016
    Member:
    #182793
    Messages:
    1,030
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Beirut, Lebanon
    Vehicle:
    2016 DOUBLE CAB MGM 4X4 TRD OFF ROAD SHORT BED
    i scuba dive and we use aluminum tanks. They are pretty hard to ding but I feel like they are thicker since we fill them up to 2000 psi.

    also, the steel is 2.5 gallon at 200 psi and the aluminum is 3 gallons at 200 psi.
     
    jardoo, Feb 5, 2022
    #85
  6. Feb 5, 2022 at 12:22 PM
    #86
    INSAYN

    #86
    INSAYN Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2016
    Member:
    #203898
    Messages:
    2,240
    Gender:
    Male
    PNWet, Oregon
    Vehicle:
    '17 TRD OR DCSB 6MT 4x4...'97 Taco XtraCab 5MT 4x4
    DIY Fabricobbler.
    It's your call.
     
    INSAYN, Feb 5, 2022
    #86
  7. Feb 5, 2022 at 12:28 PM
    #87
    jardoo

    #87
    jardoo [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2016
    Member:
    #182793
    Messages:
    1,030
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Beirut, Lebanon
    Vehicle:
    2016 DOUBLE CAB MGM 4X4 TRD OFF ROAD SHORT BED
    yeah man. Effing 127 dollars just for shipping internationally. Wallet hurts right now.
     
    jardoo, Feb 5, 2022
    #87
  8. Feb 5, 2022 at 12:51 PM
    #88
    INSAYN

    #88
    INSAYN Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2016
    Member:
    #203898
    Messages:
    2,240
    Gender:
    Male
    PNWet, Oregon
    Vehicle:
    '17 TRD OR DCSB 6MT 4x4...'97 Taco XtraCab 5MT 4x4
    DIY Fabricobbler.
    Yikes.

    Sometimes you gotta pay to play.
     
    INSAYN, Feb 5, 2022
    #88
  9. Feb 6, 2022 at 3:43 PM
    #89
    jardoo

    #89
    jardoo [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2016
    Member:
    #182793
    Messages:
    1,030
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Beirut, Lebanon
    Vehicle:
    2016 DOUBLE CAB MGM 4X4 TRD OFF ROAD SHORT BED
    Will these work with a max pressure of 145 psi when I have a tank that’s 200 psi and compressor of 150? Thanks.

    00D48F83-9F79-4AFA-A49C-D5693BCA1A5E.jpg
    953C7428-40EA-4AA1-BB5B-AD73DA4EEA4F.jpg
     
    jardoo, Feb 6, 2022
    #89
  10. Feb 6, 2022 at 5:49 PM
    #90
    INSAYN

    #90
    INSAYN Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2016
    Member:
    #203898
    Messages:
    2,240
    Gender:
    Male
    PNWet, Oregon
    Vehicle:
    '17 TRD OR DCSB 6MT 4x4...'97 Taco XtraCab 5MT 4x4
    DIY Fabricobbler.
    One thing for sure, your tank won't magically reach 200psi if the ARB pressure switch shuts things down at 150psi.

    In a real world situation the fittings rated to 145psi will probably be fine, as that is just a lower rating for consistency and not max fail pressure. You might find higher rated fittings or go with similar brass compression fittings that come with the Viair tubing kit.
     
    INSAYN, Feb 6, 2022
    #90
  11. Feb 6, 2022 at 5:53 PM
    #91
    jardoo

    #91
    jardoo [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2016
    Member:
    #182793
    Messages:
    1,030
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Beirut, Lebanon
    Vehicle:
    2016 DOUBLE CAB MGM 4X4 TRD OFF ROAD SHORT BED
    great, thanks.
    Ya viair actually recommends a pressure release valve of 250 psi for their 200 psi tanks. So I’ll get that.
     
    jardoo, Feb 6, 2022
    #91
  12. Feb 6, 2022 at 5:54 PM
    #92
    INSAYN

    #92
    INSAYN Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2016
    Member:
    #203898
    Messages:
    2,240
    Gender:
    Male
    PNWet, Oregon
    Vehicle:
    '17 TRD OR DCSB 6MT 4x4...'97 Taco XtraCab 5MT 4x4
    DIY Fabricobbler.
    You might even go with similar brass compression fittings that come with the Viair tubing kit.
     
    INSAYN, Feb 6, 2022
    #92
  13. Feb 6, 2022 at 6:00 PM
    #93
    jardoo

    #93
    jardoo [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2016
    Member:
    #182793
    Messages:
    1,030
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Beirut, Lebanon
    Vehicle:
    2016 DOUBLE CAB MGM 4X4 TRD OFF ROAD SHORT BED
    I wanted that kit badly but it’s only 15 feet of hose.
     
    jardoo, Feb 6, 2022
    #93
Page 5 of 5

Products Discussed in

Viair 2.5 Gallon Air Tank (Six 1/4" NPT Ports, 200 PSI Rated)
$91.95
Vixen Horns 3 Gallon (12 Liter) 6 Ports Train/Horn Aluminum Air Tank 200 PSI Black VXT3000AB
$120.48
To Top