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timk578

NAXJA Forum User

Location

kodiak, ak

• Aug 13, 2007

• #1

ok guys i ordered my rear ARB but dont have enough money to get the compressorjust yet....i searched all the threads and it seems more people use the VIAir 400c rather than the ARB compressor....i do want to air up 33 after a day on the trail so give me your oppinions

 

xjtrailrider

NAXJA Forum User

NAXJA Member

Location

Roanoke VA

• Aug 13, 2007

• #2

10 gal co2 tank/regulater

 

pierceME311

NAXJA Forum User

Location

FL "the trailer park of the nation"

• Aug 15, 2007

• #3

DIY powertank- I'm not sure if there is a how-to thread on it though.

 

mucovich

NAXJA Member # 1540

Location

Petawawa ontario canada

• Aug 16, 2007

• #4

although i think that the VIair would be much faster to air up tires I have been using my ARB compressor for air up and it works just fine, it just takes 20-25 minutes or so to air back up my 32's from 12 psi to 32psi.

 

mattyj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Corona CA

• Aug 16, 2007

• #5

Well to just run your locker, the ARB mini compressor is definately the cheapest reliable option. To go the viair route will cost more as you need to buy the tank, manifold, fittings, etc on top of the price of the compressor....but sure then you can air up too.
I would get the ARB mini comp for your locker (super easy to install) & then "do-it-yourself" powertank for airing up.

 

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jmop

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Salem, Oregon

• Aug 16, 2007

• #6

You could do a York OBA setup. I can run air tools (in short bursts) with mine. It is kind of a pain to setup but it is really nice.

 

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MisterFubar

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Home

• Aug 16, 2007

• #7

A 19.99 5 gallon air tank from Walmart will actuate and hold an ARB hundreds of times before you would need to fill it.

I've also seen someone use one of those cheeezy cigerette lighter plug in portable air compressors, not ideal, but it works.


*edit*Oops, I guess I should read your whole post, I thought you were just wanting to actuate an ARB on the cheap. The ViAir 400 coupled with a small air tank will meet just about any need you have for air on the trail

 

Blue XJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Sterling Heights, Michigan

• Aug 16, 2007

• #8

xjtrailrider said:

10 gal co2 tank/regulater

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It takes me less than a minute a tire to go from 8lbs to 31 lbs with my CO2 tank, and it could run an ARB all day long.

 

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xjbubba

NAXJA Member # 1524

Location

santa barbara, ca

• Aug 16, 2007

• #9

Or you could install a Puma 12v compressor. It has serious air flow for pumping up big tires, and comes with tank, regulator, etc. You can use the regulator to control air pressure to ~95psi for the air locker, and use unregulated air to pump up tires; fits in rear cargo area, passenger-side. The price is a resonable $200 off E-bay.