ARB Twin mounted in a 12+?
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StrizzyChris
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I have seen two people, I'm sure they're more, that have cut out or modified the trunk recess and placed it there. The only problem I can see with that is the heat dispersement. Electric compressors tend to overheat easily and need ventilation to function.
RamP
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Coz dude clean install.
And I found the CMM bracket too.
http://www.carolinametalmasters.com/products/cmm-billet-air-compressor-fixed-mount
I'd like to save the extra cash and go with the Twin as a compressor. I think the versatility it gives me for the future will pay off.
And I found the CMM bracket too.
http://www.carolinametalmasters.com/products/cmm-billet-air-compressor-fixed-mount
I'd like to save the extra cash and go with the Twin as a compressor. I think the versatility it gives me for the future will pay off.
KPM171
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Lookin good man! My only thoughts, for anyone planning to run an sPod in their rig, that bracket and an sPod may not both fit.
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
It should. Spod mounts farther forward.
KPM171
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In my rig (2013) I don't think it would. My sPod mounts to the back of the CPU and needs the same space as that bracket. However, If I'm wrong, a stronger air compressor could be on the wish list!
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
it should fit. there is a good amount of room under the mount. next trip i will let you take a look at it.
i believe the air locker compressor sit on the mount in the 4 open bolt hole locations. i may be wrong but its a strong guess.
KPM171
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That's a deal. B/c I don't have enough folks eggin' me on the pour more money into my Jeep!
2013rubirick
Hooked
I just bought the under seat mount and the twin i will be installingit in a couple weeks
2013rubirick
Hooked
I will be using it to air up may add a tank later down the road, and also for arb lockers when the stockers crap out... i have a power tank also, but with 37's it just goes empty to fast and have to drive an hour to get it filled... so IMHO on board air is the way to go
suicideking
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I have it mounted using the under seat bracket. It's mounted under the passenger seat.
I was originally going to have it installed above the rear wheel well. The shop didn't want to put it there because they didn't like extending the electrical all the way back there.
It works great! I have it running my rear ARB locker and still airs up tires fast. It has never overheated. I had an Viair 400C that would overheat after 2 tires, even if I didn't use my locker at all. I couldn't wait to get rid of that Viair.
I was originally going to have it installed above the rear wheel well. The shop didn't want to put it there because they didn't like extending the electrical all the way back there.
It works great! I have it running my rear ARB locker and still airs up tires fast. It has never overheated. I had an Viair 400C that would overheat after 2 tires, even if I didn't use my locker at all. I couldn't wait to get rid of that Viair.
Spartan
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Do you have the 12 volt or the 24 volt?
Why under the seat instead of under the hood?
wetfootnw
Member
I have the Twin under the hood with the spod. It fits if you dont use a manifold for lockers. I had the small arb and kept the bracket which would be good for the locker manifold on the other side. It's a tight fit and the compressor gets hot just from the mount location. In this case a bit too hot for what I like, so I'm planning to move it under the seat.
KPM171
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Wow, that is snug up against the sPod. Why does that bracket push the compressor so far forward? It looks like there's a ton of space to back it up closer to the firewall. Does it have anything to do with access to the brake fluid? My ARB CKMA12 sits damn near on the firewall.
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
yea it has to do with access to the brake fluid. if you look at the pic of mine you will see i have just enough room to take the cap off and fill it.