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ARB CKSA12 Air Compressor Compact On-Board 12 Volts DC, Designed Exclusively for ARB Air Lockers Locking Differentials

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Brand ARB
Voltage 12 Volts (DC)
Power Source Electric
Special Feature Lightweight

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  • This compressor is designed to activate ARB air differential lockers.
  • Anodized mounting bracket dissipates motor heat and allows compressor to be repositioned 180 degrees
  • Relocatable air filter assembly for cleaner, cooler air supply and versatile waterproof air intake positioning
  • Teflon impregnated carbon fiber piston seals for maximum trouble free life
  • Constructed entirely of lightweight, high strength engineering grade materials. Hard anodized cylinder bores for reduced friction
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Value for money
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Easy to use
4.4
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4.9
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Accuracy
4.0
3.5
4.6
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capacity
60 gallons
6 liters
300 liters
power source
Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Battery Powered
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
voltage
12 volts of direct current
120 volts
12 volts
12 volts
12 volts
12 volts of direct current
maximum power
0.2 horsepower
0.2 horsepower
1080 watts
396 watts
noise level
70 decibels
74 decibels
70 decibels
74 decibels
72 decibels
model name
ARB CKSA12
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weight
4.6 pounds
16 pounds
11793 grams
24 pounds
12.14 pounds

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Product Description

CKSA12
ARB CKSA12 Air Compressor Compact 12V

Single On-Board High Performance 12V DC

Voltage: 12V

Designed Exclusively for ARB Air Lockers Locking Differentials / Hard anodized cylinder bores for reduced friction

ARB CKSA12 Compact Air Compressor

Single On-Board High Performance 12 V DC

Designed specifically for Air Locker activation and sealed for moisture and dust resistance, this compact onboard compressor comes with a full wiring loom for simplified installation and plug-in connectivity to Air Locker control solenoids.

CKSA12
CKSA12

CKSA12 OVERVIEW

At less than half the weight of other compressors, this system is ideal for competition vehicles, rock crawlers, or any other vehicle where a compact design is needed. The compressor features fully sealed components, a pressure switch-controlled air manifold system and a hard anodized cylinder bore.

CKSA12

AIR COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BRACKET - PART N° 3523010

Mounting compressors in modern-day vehicles becomes more of a challenge because engine bays in today’s vehicles don’t allow much room for added accessories. To address this, ARB has engineered, a reliable, quality bracket system to properly integrate your ARB Compressor into select vehicles.

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COMPRESSOR DETAILS

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Voltage 12 Volts
Current Draw No-Load 5A / Load 6.5A
Air Flow 25.0L/min @ 0kPa [0.88CFM @ 0psi] / 13.4L/min @ 200kPa [0.47CFM @
Total Weight 2.1kg [4.6lbs]
Size e 122mm x 162mm x 188mm [4.8” x 6.4” x 3.5”]
Manifold Port 1 1 /4” npt [Pressure Switch] / 1 /8” bspt [Solenoid nipple]
Pressure Switch Open 690kPa [100psi] / Closed 490kPa [70psi]

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,083 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, quality and ease of installation of the air compressor. For example they mention it works great, is a solid two cylinder pump and that it fills tires fast. They also like the size, and speed. That said some are disappointed with damage and have mixed opinions on value.

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99 customers mention89 positive10 negative

Customers like the performance of the air compressor. They mention that the wiring was a breeze, it works great, and is a great little compressor for running your air lockers. They also say that the performance is rather incredible, and it's the best on board air compressor you can find on the market. Customers also like the dual compressor, saying that it' s over double the weight and with a 100% duty cycle.

"...All of this said, this is a great little compressor for running your air lockers. It airs up quickly and has plenty of capacity for this job...." Read more

"...For an inexpensive option this tool is well built and performs it's given function quite well. I want one for each of my other vehicles. Buy it, NOW." Read more

"...Once everything was hooked up and powered the air compressor works well...." Read more

"Compressor works great! Not too loud, fills up tires quickly after a day on the trails...." Read more

61 customers mention56 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the air compressor. They mention that it is a solid quality product, it has a sturdy two cylinder pump, and it has performed flawlessly for a while now. Some reviewers also mention that the rocker switch is not water resistant.

"...The compressor feels well made. I mounted the compressor and made the appropriate wiring connections under the hood...." Read more

"...One major benefit, in addition to quality and reliability, is the fact that it is already set up to accommodate two solenoids and a pressure switch...." Read more

"...For an inexpensive option this tool is well built and performs it's given function quite well. I want one for each of my other vehicles. Buy it, NOW." Read more

"...Let me start by saying that the quality of this compressor is very good...." Read more

59 customers mention48 positive11 negative

Customers find the installation process of the air compressor to be easy. They mention that it is simple and easy to connect a switch without extra wires, and it does not take that long at all. Customers also appreciate the mechanical connections, saying that it comes with all you need to set up the air pump. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of installation.

"...The harness was labeled very well and instructions were clear. I had no trouble with the wiring harness. The harness is plug and play...." Read more

"...Mechanical connections; it comes with all you need to set up but you will to buy the specific pieces you need for your setup..." Read more

"...It is, however, easy to wire up once you realize you don't need to use their provided switch and small secondary harness." Read more

"...Install was easy and fairly simple. Upon testing the unit it works as expected and was able to quickly fill up my tire...." Read more

29 customers mention23 positive6 negative

Customers like the air flow of the air compressor. They say it makes air, it's nice to have on-board air, and it moves air really quickly. It's the best on- board air they've had, and is a reliable air source on-line. Customers also mention that it'll pump up to pressure with no issues.

"...The manifold tube is very small and it gets to that pressure very quick...." Read more

"...It suits my needs for airing up after trails and also I'm able to air up various things when I am not near my home compressor..." Read more

"...good air compression, unlike other big box compressors this one never sounds like its 'struggling', instead it sounds like it is well capable of..." Read more

"...It pumped up to pressure with no issues...." Read more

25 customers mention22 positive3 negative

Customers generally like the size of the air compressor. They say it's a great compact air compressor that has plenty of capacity for the job. Customers also mention that it fits great on the engine cover mount and has plenty capacity for their job.

"...It airs up quickly and has plenty of capacity for this job. It is very compact which makes finding a place to mount it that much easier...." Read more

"...all four tires at the same time with equal pressure... The compressor is compact and quite with a continuous deity cycle... It fills all four..." Read more

"...I don't expect any performance issues with it and I love the small compact package this offers...." Read more

"...On the positive side, this compressor fits into small spaces, and is pretty easy to install...." Read more

23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the speed of the air compressor. They mention that it is very fast for filling up tires, and there are no concerns about overheating. It performs tire inflations very fast, and the rocker switch matched the product.

"...The compressor stopped filling at 90 psi. I was still impressed at the speed given the size of the compressor...." Read more

"...It airs up quickly and has plenty of capacity for this job. It is very compact which makes finding a place to mount it that much easier...." Read more

"...Not too loud, fills up tires quickly after a day on the trails...." Read more

"Ok, this thing in surprisingly fast. I have 33" Mud Terrain and I was not disappointed in the speed of inflation...." Read more

31 customers mention14 positive17 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the air compressor. Some mention that it's worth every penny, while others say that it is not cheap and overpriced. Some say that the product has missing parts and cheap components. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it'd be best to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.

"This product set was a little bit pricey, but ended up getting it and I am glad I did. It was not too difficult of an install at all...." Read more

"...for this little guy may seem a bit high but in reality it is worth every penny." Read more

"...The other items, the inflator tips, are of suspect quality and poor materials and are not likely to last their first use. So I knocked off one star." Read more

"...Worth the money by far. The only gripe I have about it, is that I didn't install it sooner :)" Read more

19 customers mention0 positive19 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the damage of the air compressor. They mention that the box was smashed and taped inside the Amazon box, the compressor came damaged and in a broken box, and the pressure sensor or the case will crack. They also say that the manifold had a crack in the cast iron and the box for this item arrived in shredded pieces.

"...Obviously you get what you pay for. The first one broke the pin on the crankshaft...." Read more

"First of the box came in all taped up on one side box was damaged at first I thought was the compressor was damaged I’ll have to make sure that it..." Read more

"The main housing (blue part) had a broken bolt it the threaded hole. Not paying full priced for a damaged/used unit.Update:..." Read more

"...I discovered a crack in the cast iron in the manifold. Crack goes from air compressor sensor hole to main manifold bolt hole...." Read more

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First, if I could give it 6 stars, I would. Before the nitty gritty details get fleshed out, you will love this compressor.Set up: it is very important to spend time to choose a location in/on your vehicle that is cool and within your skill set. If you choose the rear of your vehicle you will need large Guage battery wire to add onto the supplied wire (which is more than long enough for installation in the engine bay). If you choose to run the switch into your dash you will need to prepare, find two connections (an ignition source and power source). This means you need to have adequate skills to run wires through the firewall, find and splice wires, and cut an opening to mount the switch. Do yourself a favor: be prepared with a plan before you begin installation.Connections: I chose to keep the switch and all components in the engine bay, as seen in the picture. That said, Jeeps have gigantic engine bays. I used a fuse "add a circuit". It cost $10 at Autozone and it took about 3 minutes to connect. I would recommend the same approach if you choose to install into the dash, it is that easy. Mechanical connections; it comes with all you need to set up but you will to buy the specific pieces you need for your setup (again, PLAN ahead).Use: I have 31" tires. It took me longer to let air out than the compressor did to inflate them. I aired down to 10psi then inflated to 45psi, it was done in about 10 minutes. Get yourself a Guage pressure tool and you will cut at least 1 minute off. In that ten minutes the compressor reached a few hundred degrees ( I know because I accidently touched it, big dummy). So, again, find a cool and open location.I am seriously amazed. The finished installation runs around $300, depending on your custom setup. For an inexpensive option this tool is well built and performs it's given function quite well. I want one for each of my other vehicles. Buy it, NOW.
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