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Air compressor recommendation

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by supersizejm, Jan 17, 2022.

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  1. Jan 17, 2022 at 6:44 PM
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    Hi everyone. I’m looking for a portable air compressor to keep in my truck. (I just got my 22 access cab and am stocking it up) I don’t think I’m ready to go with an onboard setup yet but I do want something reliable for the occasional off-roading tire pressure change and normal use. I’ve seen prices from $50 - $500+ and am confused the difference is.

    Thanks
     
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  2. Jan 17, 2022 at 6:46 PM
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    Speed for one, longevity, general build quality.

    One thing I've noticed, the guys with dual ARB's usually end up waiting for me and my VIAIR just the same...
     
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  5. Jan 17, 2022 at 7:14 PM
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    Had a arb single in my jeep, going with a viair oba setup in the Tacoma
     
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    I have an arb single inflate my tires quic
     
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    I'm probably gonna buy one of these, how long does it take for it to cool down enough to put away? I realize of course it matters how long its run for how hot it gets, I just hate that my cheep one gets so hot I leave it in the bed to cool down for a bit before putting it away.
     
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  9. Jan 17, 2022 at 7:38 PM
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    BFG KO2 265 75 16 Front coil spacer.....
    Whatever you do dont buy the viar 400P. I have 265s and it gets super super hot after airing up one 1.
     
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  10. Jan 17, 2022 at 7:39 PM
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    I just have the DEWAlt tire inflator because my batteries fit. And also a small pancake ridgid compressor for home but it’s portable
     
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  11. Jan 17, 2022 at 7:40 PM
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    My couson brought his cheapo ryobi cordless air inflator and it out peformed my viar 400p lol
     
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    I have the Viair 300P for a little over 4 years and it has been great. I do notice it gets pretty hot after airing up all four tires. I was running 265's.
     
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  13. Jan 17, 2022 at 7:43 PM
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    BFG KO2 265 75 16 Front coil spacer.....
    I guess they are supposed to get hot after doing some reading up on it. The fins are supposed to get hot and dispace the heat from the compressor.
     
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  14. Jan 17, 2022 at 7:45 PM
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    It gets too hot to put in the bag when i do even one tire. So i usally just throw it in the bed and drive home with it and then repack it. Thats the only down side i guess.
     
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    Still a bit of a shock moving from one side of the truck to the other to get all the tires as I always manage to forget lol. I might try a Ryobi in the future, I have been pleased with the pressure washer I have from them despite always thinking they were cheap.
     
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    Ryobi has def stepped there game up recently. Theh also have a line of lithium battery tools now too. My coworker has the lithium battert tools and it can def keep up with milwaukee and dewalt now. No longer just a home owners brand imo.
     
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    Agree. I've been using a 300P for 3 years and it has worked well. I let it cool for a while before putting it back in it's bag. I'm now using a dual ARB and it is quite a bit faster as it should be considering the cost.
     
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  19. Jan 17, 2022 at 7:57 PM
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    The better, more powerful compressors do not plug into a 12v socket but instead draw power via clamps directly from the truck's battery.
     
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    I too have ARB single. Does the job reliably.
     
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