ARB Air Compressor Install

[pinebaron]

I cannot find the specs for any of the arb compressors. Max psi or cfm.

• Prop 65 No
• Volts 12V
• Width 7.5 inch
• Height 4 inch
• Length 10.8 inch
• Weight 17.4 lb
• Max Psi 150
• Max Amps 68.6
• IP Rating IP55
• Duty Cycle 100% 60/0
• Air Flow 0PSI 6.16CFM
• Air Flow 29PSI 4.68CFM
• Design Onboard
• Warranty 3 YR

 

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[Johnv76]

I got as far as I wanted to go today, need Pressure Control and then I’ll get power to it

Did you end up tieing the arb compressor into your air bag setup? If so, what did you end up using, any kid of pressure control valve or anything?

 

[Jake3point0]

Did you end up tieing the arb compressor into your air bag setup? If so, what did you end up using, any kid of pressure control valve or anything?

I know it's not directed at me, but my arb compressor had a pressure switch already built into it if that is what you are asking John. Otherwise, without one, it wouldn't shut off and would continue to build pressure with the switch on. I can't remember what the shut off pressure is, I think it is around 100 psi. After I get it plumbed into my air tank and air bags, I fully expect the stock pressure switch to work seamlessly. Maybe I misunderstood your question though.

Edit: you probably mean to control the airbags don't you? I'm going to use a manual fill valve since I don't want to run more wiring for electronic.

 

[Johnv76]

I know it's not directed at me, but my arb compressor had a pressure switch already built into it if that is what you are asking John. Otherwise, without one, it wouldn't shut off and would continue to build pressure with the switch on. I can't remember what the shut off pressure is, I think it is around 100 psi. After I get it plumbed into my air tank and air bags, I fully expect the stock pressure switch to work seamlessly. Maybe I misunderstood your question though.

Edit: you probably mean to control the airbags don't you? I'm going to use a manual fill valve since I don't want to run more wiring for electronic.

Yes, this is for the air bags. Thinking about just buying the Rough,Country control unit for it. Was just curious on how he had his setup as he had air springs on his truck also.

 

[Jake3point0]

Yes, this is for the air bags. Thinking about just buying the Rough,Country control unit for it. Was just curious on how he had his setup as he had air springs on his truck also.

Yep that makes sense now . I thought about going that route, theyre not terribly expensive, but I decided to go manual paddle valve off the air tank. I'm going to mount it in the bed near the tailgate. It would be nice to have in the cab, but realistically, I'm only going to use it when either hauling something in the bed, or hooking up to the camper. In my Ram, I just ran the lines to schraeder valves in the bed. Worked fine, but this should make it one step easier.

 

[bobholthaus]

I did not end up doing the airbags. But, using an ARB locker solenoid button, you can easily plumb from your ARB Pressure Control kit, into a Locker solenoid, and then to the airbags. When you want to fill the bags, you turn on the ARB locker switch, which "redirects" the air from the main output to your airbags, and then you can use the Pressure Control app to dial in your airbag pressure. When they're inflated, you simply flip off the locker switch and it "closes" the airbag system and the pressure stays. When you want to deflate, flip that switch back on, and use your Pressure Control app to deflate. Make sense?

Yes, more wiring than a system like the above, which would be awesome to have in the bed (where will you mount that, and is it weatherproof)? And, having side to side may be useful for many (I wouldn't need that, but I could see where it would helpful with odd loads).

I'm happy To discuss any of this over the phone if that's easier. 314-680-2624.

 

[Jake3point0]

Yes, more wiring than a system like the above, which would be awesome to have in the bed (where will you mount that, and is it weatherproof)? And, having side to side may be useful for many (I wouldn't need that, but I could see where it would helpful with odd loads).

I think I'm going to mount it where the grab handle goes in the bed ( I don't use the grab handle). Should be "relatively" water resistant since it's all mechanical with no electrical input, but I do always have a tonneau cover over it for extra protection. I went back and forth on one air line or two. I had two on my ram and it worked well, so I figured I would do it on this too. I almost went one air line and an inline ball valve so I could air them together and then shut the valve isolating the two bags if I wanted to, but that seemed like more work.

 

[bobholthaus]

I think I'm going to mount it where the grab handle goes in the bed ( I don't use the grab handle). Should be "relatively" water resistant since it's all mechanical with no electrical input, but I do always have a tonneau cover over it for extra protection. I went back and forth on one air line or two. I had two on my ram and it worked well, so I figured I would do it on this too. I almost went one air line and an inline ball valve so I could air them together and then shut the valve isolating the two bags if I wanted to, but that seemed like more work.

Did you ever install this? It's still very intriguing to me.

 

[Jake3point0]

Did you ever install this? It's still very intriguing to me.

I did! There's probably pictures on here somewhere, but I can grab some tonight when I get home too. I mounted the compressor in cab under the rear seat and ran an airline to the bed. I have a small one gallon tank mounted in the bed on the rear fender, then ran to the mechanical paddle valves that operate each air bag. I also ran a line for just a regular air hose connection too. Airing tires, filling kids toys, etc.

 

[bobholthaus]

I did! There's probably pictures on here somewhere, but I can grab some tonight when I get home too. I mounted the compressor in cab under the rear seat and ran an airline to the bed. I have a small one gallon tank mounted in the bed on the rear fender, then ran to the mechanical paddle valves that operate each air bag. I also ran a line for just a regular air hose connection too. Airing tires, filling kids toys, etc.

JAke: What gauge wire did you use to power the compressor? Is it a single, or a dual? Can you post a pic of where you mounted that paddle valve unit? And do they make a single unit of that device? I don't need separate for left and right.

 

[Jake3point0]

JAke: What gauge wire did you use to power the compressor? Is it a single, or a dual? Can you post a pic of where you mounted that paddle valve unit? And do they make a single unit of that device? I don't need separate for left and right.

Crap I forgot to get you pictures. I will tonight. I bought some 8 guage wire off amazon. Black and red. I mounted the compressor under the rear seat where the tire jack goes. Single Arb. I ran the wire from the battery (through a 40 amp barrel fuse) under the battery tray, through the firewall grommet into the passenger side area. Then I ran it down the door sill plate (plastic cover) to the compressor. I could have probably grounded the compressor at just the mount, but I figured since I was already running a hot wire, I'd run a ground wire too. I did put a keyed battery cutoff switch on the compressor so that it can't run without the truck running. From there, I ran the air line behind the rear seat, under the carpet, then through a grommet on the rear drivers floor out to the bed. Into a 1 gallon tank, then to the paddle valve and also tee'd to an air chuck. The paddle valve is mounted to a chunk of angle aluminum, mounted to where the grab handle was in the rear bed. You can definitely get single paddle valves as well. I got all my plumbing supplies right off amazon. I'll do some digging through my phone, I may be able to find some pictures. If not, I'll get some tonight. If you have any other questions, just give me a holler.

 

[Jake3point0]

JAke: What gauge wire did you use to power the compressor? Is it a single, or a dual? Can you post a pic of where you mounted that paddle valve unit? And do they make a single unit of that device? I don't need separate for left and right.

 

[bobholthaus]

Looks great. Nice work. Thanks for the pics and the ideas!

 

[bobholthaus]

Crap I forgot to get you pictures. I will tonight. I bought some 8 guage wire off amazon. Black and red. I mounted the compressor under the rear seat where the tire jack goes. Single Arb. I ran the wire from the battery (through a 40 amp barrel fuse) under the battery tray, through the firewall grommet into the passenger side area. Then I ran it down the door sill plate (plastic cover) to the compressor. I could have probably grounded the compressor at just the mount, but I figured since I was already running a hot wire, I'd run a ground wire too. I did put a keyed battery cutoff switch on the compressor so that it can't run without the truck running. From there, I ran the air line behind the rear seat, under the carpet, then through a grommet on the rear drivers floor out to the bed. Into a 1 gallon tank, then to the paddle valve and also tee'd to an air chuck. The paddle valve is mounted to a chunk of angle aluminum, mounted to where the grab handle was in the rear bed. You can definitely get single paddle valves as well. I got all my plumbing supplies right off amazon. I'll do some digging through my phone, I may be able to find some pictures. If not, I'll get some tonight. If you have any other questions, just give me a holler.

Is it easy to find the grommet on the passenger firewall? And how big is it? For my estimated 15' run (I have not measured it yet), I will need 2 AWG wire to handle the max 63+ amps of the ARB Twin. That's thick wire. Do you think I'll be able to hide it under the trim to get it back to underneath the back seat? Or would it be easier for me to pierce the tub and just go out and under? I have run an ARB Fridge outlet to the bed using their kit (which I think is like 22' of wire). I don't recall what route I took, but certainly I can find that run and follow it again. Although I'd always prefer to keep wires in the truck when possible!

 

[Johnv76]

Is it easy to find the grommet on the passenger firewall? And how big is it? For my estimated 15' run (I have not measured it yet), I will need 2 AWG wire to handle the max 63+ amps of the ARB Twin. That's thick wire. Do you think I'll be able to hide it under the trim to get it back to underneath the back seat? Or would it be easier for me to pierce the tub and just go out and under? I have run an ARB Fridge outlet to the bed using their kit (which I think is like 22' of wire). I don't recall what route I took, but certainly I can find that run and follow it again. Although I'd always prefer to keep wires in the truck when possible!

Bob, take a look at my build page. I give examples of where this is, and what to look for bud.