Rock_Rat
Senior Member
Here's a first hand review of the single cylinder CKMA12 ARB compressor after substantial use over the past week. I lost track of the numbe rof times I aired down and back up during this week long adventure. I've included it in the General Discussions section of the forum for all generation 4Runners.
Some Background Thoughts on my Pre-purchasing Decision
Prior to purchasing I had considered
I also took the following into consideration:
I have a 2001 4Runner with ample room in the right rear cargo compartment storage space. In all fifteen years of ownership, I've rarely used that space. I also have headers so my engine compartment would have the additional heat from the exhaust. I had to eliminate the engine bay as an installation option.
As for my needs I only plan on using it to air up after airing down and perhaps for lockers some day should I decide to add lockers. As for cost, I just couldn't justify $800 for a compressor, even with the group buy.
I decided on ARB because it's a proven name in the industry and parts are a plenty should anything happen to it later on. I narrowed it down to this model because of the size, cost and it meets my needs perfectly.
Here are the Raw Stats for this Review
I kept my "essential tools" bag in the rear cargo compartment next to the compressor for easy access, which included a pair of gloves, ARB deflator and inflator and a spare 40amp fuse. (There were other readily available essentials in the bag not pertaining to the compressor other than two valve stems with valve cores and dust caps)
My review - :thumb3:
For those of you deciding on an air compressor, I hope this first hand review for a basic overland rig running 33's is helpful for you regardless of what generation rig you own.
Some Background Thoughts on my Pre-purchasing Decision
Prior to purchasing I had considered
- Other brands
- The portable version of the CKMA12
- The more expensive twin cylinder CKMTA12
I also took the following into consideration:
- My needs
- Available installation space if I went with a permanent mount
- Cargo space used if I went with a portable compressor/tank
- Possible water crossings and submersion
- Budget
I have a 2001 4Runner with ample room in the right rear cargo compartment storage space. In all fifteen years of ownership, I've rarely used that space. I also have headers so my engine compartment would have the additional heat from the exhaust. I had to eliminate the engine bay as an installation option.
As for my needs I only plan on using it to air up after airing down and perhaps for lockers some day should I decide to add lockers. As for cost, I just couldn't justify $800 for a compressor, even with the group buy.
I decided on ARB because it's a proven name in the industry and parts are a plenty should anything happen to it later on. I narrowed it down to this model because of the size, cost and it meets my needs perfectly.
Here are the Raw Stats for this Review
- Tire size - 285/70R/17 (33") Nitto Grappler Trail
- Aired down to 18-20psi
- Aired back up to 35psi
- Time to air up per tire was around 1 minute and 45/50 seconds
- Compressor NEVER shut down due to overheating
- Total time from start to finish (back on the road again) was around 15 minutes.
I kept my "essential tools" bag in the rear cargo compartment next to the compressor for easy access, which included a pair of gloves, ARB deflator and inflator and a spare 40amp fuse. (There were other readily available essentials in the bag not pertaining to the compressor other than two valve stems with valve cores and dust caps)
My review - :thumb3:
For those of you deciding on an air compressor, I hope this first hand review for a basic overland rig running 33's is helpful for you regardless of what generation rig you own.
