Viair 88P Mods....Going a little deeper

I was inspired by Gutentight thread several years ago I decided to dive into doing some mods to my

$103 Viair 88P Portable Compressor Kit (12V, 120 Psi, Forup to 33" Tires)

Viair 88P. That thread can be seen here https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/viair-88p-hose-upgrade.693695/

I did the hose swap as outlined in the above thread. It's pretty easy if you take your time as not to damage anything. I used a quick disconnect by the compressor to make stowing the compressor a little more convenient. The hose & compressor can be stored in different locations.

I installed a Winter's 1 1/2" pressure gauge because the original one was inaccurate. This required minor massaging of the plastic compressor cover to allow the gauge to "seat" and the compressor cover to close together. I used a riffler file but a dremel would work and be easier & faster. The gauge is 1/8" NPT.

I swapped out the battery clips in favor of a Anderson connector (SB50). I ran 10 gauge wire from the battery, along the firewall to the passenger side with another SB50 connector.This connector is far better than the battery clips and I think they are safer. Going this route I have effectively made the compressor dedicated to my Tacoma. I had another Anderson connector with wire and HD clamps made to use in the event I need to use the compressor with my wife's RAV4.

Finally, I used a Lock-N-Flate air chuck. I believe they are the best on the market featuring 6 jaws instead of the usual one or two jaws which are notorious for leaking. These pretty much put an end to that. They are pricey but worth it.

 

That's rad, I like that a lot

 

I just replaced the fuse holder with a Posi-Lock fuse holder and a circuit breaker. Hopefully this will resolve the fuse from blowing periodically.