fyrfytr1717
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I know, I know... Lots of threads about this already, but here's the catch. I've just read through 11 pages of search results for "compressor mounting" and none provided what I'd consider an ideal solution for my situation.
I have a '99 with ABS and want to install an electric compressor. I don't want to mount it in the passenger compartment and as much as I'd love to run a belt driven system, I don't want to give up my A/C nor do I have the fab skills necessary to run both the A/C and belt driven compressor.
The issue here (for those that don't have ABS) is that the ABS equipment takes up all the real estate next to the master cylinder. I replaced the stock airbox with a K&N FIPK so that opens up a little room, but I still think I may be a little short on space up there. I was thinking maybe bolting it to the FIPK heat shield may work?
Anyone been successful mounting an electric compressor in the engine compartment with ABS? How about under the vehicle? While not ideal, Viair's website says some of their units can withstand being mounted externally. I was thinking maybe both the compressor and air tank could be mounted just above the rear axle. Looks like there would also be room for the compressor just in front of the passenger side leaf spring shackle box though it would probably take a lot of abuse from debris flying off the tire. Any ideas or suggestions?
I have a '99 with ABS and want to install an electric compressor. I don't want to mount it in the passenger compartment and as much as I'd love to run a belt driven system, I don't want to give up my A/C nor do I have the fab skills necessary to run both the A/C and belt driven compressor.
The issue here (for those that don't have ABS) is that the ABS equipment takes up all the real estate next to the master cylinder. I replaced the stock airbox with a K&N FIPK so that opens up a little room, but I still think I may be a little short on space up there. I was thinking maybe bolting it to the FIPK heat shield may work?
Anyone been successful mounting an electric compressor in the engine compartment with ABS? How about under the vehicle? While not ideal, Viair's website says some of their units can withstand being mounted externally. I was thinking maybe both the compressor and air tank could be mounted just above the rear axle. Looks like there would also be room for the compressor just in front of the passenger side leaf spring shackle box though it would probably take a lot of abuse from debris flying off the tire. Any ideas or suggestions?