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

$78 VIAIR 88P - 00088 Tire Inflator Portable Onroad/Offroad Air Compressor for Car, Truck, SUV & RV | 12V On/Off Road Tire Pump Air Compressor Portable Heavy Duty 120 PSI, Alligator Clips, Twist Chuck

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.

 

Looks dope! I had a VIAIR 300p and it was awesome!

 

Oops!I forgot to include the battery clamp cable photo....

 

My 88p is one of the best purchases I made in the tool world. I like that chuck. I may have to do a mini mod.

 

Nkce work. I loooooove SB series connectors. I used them for the winch and aux panel on my truck, and chopped a pair of jumper cables to go with the SB300 fpr the winch.

I have a source for dust boots for them that I can dig out if you want, I always install them on the vehicle end.

 

Thanks! Post it in case someone wants to mod up their air compressor!

 

SB50 "severe duty" dust boots - https://www.ebay.com/itm/184157438667
SB350 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/174179669614


There's another style, soft PVC, that just slips over the opening, this style is a plug.

 

Is that picture ^ showing factory internal plumbing with your aftermarket gauge? It looks like plastic hose and fitting?

Not a dig against the 88P, I used mine for almost 4 years before finally installing and plumbing my ARB single. Im just shocked the plastic can handle the heat cycles

 

Yes. I didn't change anything internal other than the gauge. Apparently the type of plastic used can take the heat cycles. I don't know what type of plastic it is but it is flexible to a degree. Maybe some type of nylon?