Metal Head
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I wanted to upgrade my portable compressor unit to a ARB twin onboard. I wanted to mount it on the passenger side engine compartment but I didn't like the options on the market from some feedback I've read around here of the mounts rattling or ripping out fender nuts so I decided to make my own. The compressor mount uses 3 bolts on the fender, 2 nuts on the inner wheel well and is made from 1/2" 6061-plate so it's rock solid. I also cut a notch in it to relocate the factory wiring harness clip from the fender to the bottom of the bracket and tapped two holes on the end to mount the ARB manifold.
IMG_2323 by EricT4R, on Flickr
IMG_2325 by EricT4R, on Flickr
IMG_2342 by EricT4R, on Flickr
Next I wanted to make a mount for the Blue Sea Safety Hub 150. I don't see myself running enough lights etc. to justify buying a Switch Pros so I figured this would give me a nice place to tie in a few accessories using relays with the factory style pushbuttons. The panels I found on the market all seemed pretty large to mount multiple items and covered portions of the factory fuse boxes. My truck is a 2017 so I don't have that secondary relay box the newer models do so this is not blocking anything that I would need periodic access to.
IMG_2339 by EricT4R, on Flickr
IMG_2340 by EricT4R, on Flickr
And last but not least I made a new battery hold down strap that would also let me mount a Blue Sea series 285 surface mount breaker to protect the wiring to the safety hub.
IMG_2333 by EricT4R, on Flickr
IMG_2334 by EricT4R, on Flickr
IMG_2343 by EricT4R, on Flickr
IMG_2323 by EricT4R, on FlickrIMG_2325 by EricT4R, on FlickrIMG_2342 by EricT4R, on FlickrNext I wanted to make a mount for the Blue Sea Safety Hub 150. I don't see myself running enough lights etc. to justify buying a Switch Pros so I figured this would give me a nice place to tie in a few accessories using relays with the factory style pushbuttons. The panels I found on the market all seemed pretty large to mount multiple items and covered portions of the factory fuse boxes. My truck is a 2017 so I don't have that secondary relay box the newer models do so this is not blocking anything that I would need periodic access to.
IMG_2339 by EricT4R, on FlickrIMG_2340 by EricT4R, on FlickrAnd last but not least I made a new battery hold down strap that would also let me mount a Blue Sea series 285 surface mount breaker to protect the wiring to the safety hub.
IMG_2333 by EricT4R, on FlickrIMG_2334 by EricT4R, on FlickrIMG_2343 by EricT4R, on Flickr
