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Install the Smittybilt compressor under hood?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by skcihs, May 15, 2020.

  1. May 15, 2020 at 10:05 AM
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  2. Jun 2, 2021 at 2:56 PM
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    Mateoblagana

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    Did you get it installed? Mine arrived today. I didn't realize how big it is!
     
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  3. Jun 2, 2021 at 10:00 PM
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    Buttskevin21

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    I put one where a second battery would go. Had to move some hoses/bend some brake lines out if the way to allow it to fit. Made a bracket to support the weight of this massive thing. Hard wired it in with a switch and the air connection in the wheel well. Only thing i need to redo, is the hose coming directly off of the compressor as it basically does a 180 degree turn and is borderline kinked.20210403_184146.jpg 20210403_155021.jpg
     
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  4. Jun 3, 2021 at 6:30 AM
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    Here is what I did for my Viair that looks extremely similar. It is all hard wired now. This summer I will be adding a distribution block and pressure shut off switch. I made the bracket out of aluminum that I had in the shop.

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  5. Jun 3, 2021 at 10:33 AM
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    I added my Viair to my truck. Not the same compressor obviously, but may give you some alternate ideas. Been great, no issues whatsoever so far.

    https://youtu.be/jsRGuHM7ffA
     
    Millhouse516, Jun 3, 2021
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