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any recommendations on portable air compressors?

 

$91 Viair 88P Portable Compressor Kit (12V, 120 Psi, Forup to 33" Tires)

Viair 88P

 

how exactly does that compare vs the larger ones, like the 300 and 400?

 

I like the Viair 90p better. It served me well for a long time, and I now have it hard wired in the truck to help out my 480c.

 

aware of any major differences in the 88 and 90?

 

Nobody got time for that.

I only have two hands.

 

Bailey, I purchased one of these from Northern Tool a couple of months ago: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200442866_200442866

Along with one of these:

#1 4X4 EZ tire Deflator for Large Offroad Tires

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NQGCDC8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

No experience using it offroading/deflating yet, but I have used it to seat a couple of tubeless mountain bike tires.

 

right on! thanks Tim

 

I've tried 2 different versions of all-in-one handheld styles.
Had a

$90 Midland 75-822 40 Channel CB-Way Radio

Midland 75-822 for a few weeks. Was horrible. Lots of noise even when using the battery pack, worse with car adapter. Never tried it with a "real" antenna, just the one it came with. Aside from the noise, it didn't transmit or receive very well at all anyway. Range was about 20 yards. Assumed it was defective and returned it. It was a really nice fit in my hand though so I didn't have to reposition to reach different buttons.

Now have the Cobra 75 WX ST and a 4ft Firestik antenna. Happy with it except it feels bulky in my hand making it seem awkward to press buttons sometimes.
My SWR is still a bit high after tuning but even so I've been able to hear people clearly from 10+ miles away out on the highway. Haven't really tried it much on the trails. I think using a higher quality antenna cable and maybe a braided ground wire (instead of twisted) for the antenna mount might improve signal more but I'm too cheap to worry about it now since it works well enough so far.

 

I got a Harbor Freight compressor that clamps to the battery posts. It runs really HOT but airs up tires pretty quick.

 

I like Red Bull in my tires

 

pulled the trigger on the locker today. since we jsut moved here and we have house hold goods arriving next week and the gears will be here then, im having the offroad shop here (Mule Expedition Offroad. 2 of the workers were previous ARB tech people and I found out ARB is also out of Auborn, WA, which is also right up the road. made some awesome connections today with them and looking forward to see what I can learn with them.

 

I have the Midland, but I only use it plugged into the vehicle with a K40 magnetic antenna. It's never given me any issues, and like you said it fits well in my hand.

 

Sweet! Now you got a front locker

 

Looks like I'll be adding some armor soon.
I really like the looks of their new design that includes gussets across the entire span of the skids.

Just committed to the Mobtown Offroad group buy. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/mobtown-skid-plate-2-0-group-buy.467481/

 

Happy early new year guys. I'm rockin the 4th annual LBL Wheeling Extravaganza and Camping Shenanigans tshirt to ring in the new year while throwing bowling balls down the old wooden lane tonight!

 

Staying on the home court tonight. We have a couple friends here and they'll be staying. We're frying up 8 lbs of scallops, drinking beer and getting ready to make noise with fire arms! I'm sure my homeowners insurance carrier would be thrilled to hear this!

 

Nothing as fun as you guys. Just finished loading the truck up for riding tomorrow. Got some guns loaded up for shooting. Now drinking beer and waiting on pizza haha

 

Auburn, Wa...

 

Don't shoot your eye out!