'Never Enough' Build'n Chat

So I made 'a thing', portable tire inflator system using 2 CTire 'heavy duty' inflators:

Externally it is a medium Makita stackable case (will likely paint this black in the future to help deter the crackheads). With a quick disconnect Anderson plug for power and an air quick disconnect and switch on the other side (where the power switch is located, which conveniently the recycled switch from the CTire inflator almost perfectly fit.

Internally it is 2 stripped down CTire inflators connected to a manifold with a 70-100psi pressure switch (chose the lower pressure due to the pumps being optimized for flow, not high pressure).
Each inflator has a relay and are separately fused. In case of issue with the switch or pressure switch I also created a 'switch/relay bypass dongle'

I also created jumper leads with Anderson plug so that unit can be portably used, last night I ran dedicated power to rear of 'the vehicle' so that the unit can be primarily used 'hardwired'

I ran a test on my 35x12.5r16 tire, deflated to 7psi and used the inflator to air it up to 32psi, the test took 3min 15s (for 1 tire) which I am happy with

Ignore the 'weird looking Taco', this is not the Taco you are looking for...

 

Talking about Eliminator compressor? https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/motomaster-eliminator-heavy-duty-tire-inflator-0095032p.html#srp

4 tires at under 4 minutes? that's awesome!

 

Yes that one, that was the time for just one tire unfortunately, would need quite a bit more inflators to make 4 mins for 4 tires! (edited original post for clarity)

I am now somewhat curious about my other OBA system (AC compressor based) on how it would compare, may have to run a comparison.

Also curious about comparison to the ARB Dual llamasmrf has,.. hmm

 

was gonna say, my test from 18to 35 seemed to have taken a bit longer since i run that compressor. but still good from 7-32psi. it's always the last few that are a hassle.

I feel that the Motormaster eliminator is underrated, it' fits perfectly behind the 60% seat on the 3rd gens.
can't compare the ARB system but i think @Windigo runs an AC compressor if you want to poke his brain with questions.

regardless what you do, you only air up as fast as the slowest person

 

Nope. I run a.smittybilt knock off hooked up to air nailer tanks.
My last truck I ran then york ac compressor. No place for it with this truck.

 

i knew you had an air tank of sorts, but forgot if you just mutilated a compressor to have it lay a little flatter or not.
thanks for the clarification

 

@TjAeCeOpMAmiah put in quite a few hours with me last night, switching out the stock ARB fog lights and turn signals to a single Rigid LED pod.

We put in a set of Rigid D-SS Pro in Driving LED configuration, with amber covers for snowy driving conditions.







Made some plates to cover the holes a bit, and make it look sweet AF.



Then take your $300/each LED lights and void the warranty before you even try them. We replaced the end on the pods with the stock Toyota fog light socket plug. Made it super easy to just plug them into the stock fog light switch.





Turned out awesome!

 

Inflator additional data point...

'Small Green' AC inflator (engine at idle - 700rpm {AKA slowest inflator inflation speed}) took 1min 43s to air 35x12.5r16 tire from 7psi to 32psi

 

Of course I must post these vijahoes in here as well.

 

Crazy weekend of snow wheeling with a TW group


https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/vmuts-2022-winter-weekend-february-2022.744420/

 

Seeing these makes me envious but i was stuck installing a new floor in my room


Watching you tow out that heavy Dodge out of the snow is so great to see, no slippage on your end or was it spin tires for days?
@3JOH22A what tune did you get for yours?

 

I did so many recoveries in the weekend. Dont even remember tbh.

 

I got the KDMax 6.0 tune previously described here with "medium" throttle: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/kdmax-pro-tune-by-paparee-and-twtaco.713699/ The pair has since revised to tune to KDMax-Pro.

Got the flash done by @dave82at last Spring: https://www.yotatune.com/3rd-gen-tacoma

 

so spin to win!
4 wheel burnout in the snow

 

@Norilsk was doing so before everyone arrived. @Marc70 helped out and showed us all the correct way to use a ratchet strap to get a bead back on, no flames required.

 

New things going on with the rig

She is going full UTE

 

impressive both what your doing and that beautiful garage.

 

Ya I wish it was my garage, it's the one thing I am missing.

My neighbor is a legend and let me use his shop. Such a great guy.

Getting to install the UTE in the same place

 

That overhead beam/gantry system is a must. So nice.

looking forward to the install.

 

UTE bed 6' x 6.5' with 13" sides, headache rack and rear ladder rack.

Installed



Currently missing headache rack window guard. Bolts didn't arrive with kit.