What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I love my Viair 450P. It’s quiet, fast and 100% duty cycle.

$350 VIAIR 450P/45043 Automatic Portable Compressor, Tire Inflator Kit, Air Compressor for Truck, Jeep, SUV, and Car Tires, Portable Air Pump Kit, Car Accessories, 100% Duty Cycle, 150 PSI/1.80 CFM, Silver

https://www.amazon.com/45043-Automa...398&keywords=viair+450p&qid=1690259694&sr=8-4

 

Thanks great advice also. Does that only clip on to the battery ? Or does it have a plug you can use on the outlet on the bed of the truck. Not a priority but just curious?

 

Looks like a very nice setup thanks !
When using the pump is it better to keep the truck running or is the current draw low enough not to. ?

 

Thanks everyone for all the great advice . They are all absolutely great options

 

I take this along. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Porter-...ectric-Pancake-Air-Compressor-C2002/203162815
It fits in the backseat or the bed. Got to tie it down or it roll around.
I use it with all my nail guns

 

Nice. I’ve been thinking of adding an Izula II to the collection. I've been reducing my stock lately. Only keeping what I use/absolute favorite on a regular basis. The PR4 might go. I like it a lot but the JG5 is my go to. Lol.

 

Hell yes!

 

This is an awesome setup. Did you keep the suspension stock?

 

Silicone around the whole outside of the light, water finds its way into mysterious places.

 

Definitely not, those short leaf springs suck off road, make it nothing but a pogo stick!

I swapped it with the leaf spring (modified with less leafs) and shock setup from a Jeep CJ-7 rear axle…makes it ride really well.

Picture shows the short factory springs and the Jeep springs both in place for comparison:

 

I agree they all suck in the Raleigh area. Even Leith sucks...I bought my truck there and would never go back! I have been going to the dealership in Apex.

 

I believe that kit is only for hooking directly to the battery.

Unfortunately, the idea of running the compressor off the 120V AC outlet in the bed is an unlikely expectation (unless you want a custom setup).

All of these compressors are meant for vehicles and most vehicles don’t have standard wall outlets in them, so they aren’t setup to run off that…just 12V DC from the vehicle (Aka directly to the car battery or to a cigarette lighter plug).

 

I highly recommend this Smittybuilt compressor. It doesn't plug into the acc port but hooks up to the battery under the hood. It pumps up my 265x75x16 Wildpeaks from 18psi to 35 psi in 1.5 minutes. Best of all it doesn't brake the bank. 5.65 cfm is better than most of those overpriced ones.

$172 SmittyBilt AIR COMPRESSOR 5.65CFM - SB2781

Amazon.com: Smittybilt 5.65 CFM Air Compressor - 2781 : Tools & Home Improvement

 

I’ve used it both with the engine running and not. Usually if I’m just topping off the tire pressure I don’t bother turning the truck on. If I’m airing up I usually have it on. I do one tire at a time at the moment as I haven’t put the manifold together yet.

 

Nice. Yeah I can only imagine anything built or stored in it would be destroyed by the original leaf setup. Nice job.

 

yea same thing. Last time I used them they replaced it and claimed to have done it but was not completed.

 

Ok thanks !

 

Thank you I really like that one also and the price is right m.

 

I like this option also . I’ve got my work cut out for me with all these excellent suggestions.