Onboard air for tires

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Triton's Toy4R

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Anybody have a favorite onboard air compressor? I have a 2001 Limited with 32" tires... nothing too big. I'd like to use it mostly for airing up at the end of a run, maybe blow some dirt around. I'll probably put in a small tank, too.
I've seen some other posts, but nothing too convincing.
Thank you!
 
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all that work and stuff i would rather use a co2 tank, about 10x faster than air compressor, and 15 bucks of co2 is enough to last you a whole season of wheeling.
 
I just installed a 800 watt power inverter in my truck and hook up my portable air compressor to it when I need to air up. Not the fastest way, but it allows me to run pretty much any appliance I want off of it.
 
look at some of the thread on building co2 tanks for offroad, most can build them for about 200 bucks, which is cheaper than on board air setup. quiet, fast. only downside is you can't use it in snow.
 
Nelsonmd said:
Let me google that for you

Here is a cool idea that I would love to copy.

Do-it-yourself onboard air - YotaTech Forums

There are LOTS of reviews of air compressors out there, so look around.
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This cracks me up! :boxer:

The post did ask for "favorite setups" so it's not like it was a "What's onboard air?" or "What air compressors are available?" post.

The dual caddy compressor & fire estinguisher setup is cool but it's still pretty dang slow to get your tires aired up. Definitely better than not having anything but I really like the CO2 tank setups. No heat issues, no wait time, no moving parts, no worries of water damage and relatively inexpensive.
 
Mellow77 said:
The post did ask for "favorite setups" so it's not like it was a "What's onboard air?" or "What air compressors are available?" post.
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Well, yes, but he also suggested that he is looking to be convinced of which one is best, or what is a good one. Google nets alot of reviews of many different setups. I researched this last year and found lots of really good reviews and evaluations with just a little bit of effort on google. Certainly better than getting just 1 or 2 opinions from guys here that probably havn't abused theirs like some reviewers have.
 
Nelsonmd said:
Well, yes, but he also suggested that he is looking to be convinced of which one is best, or what is a good one. Google nets alot of reviews of many different setups. I researched this last year and found lots of really good reviews and evaluations with just a little bit of effort on google. Certainly better than getting just 1 or 2 opinions from guys here that probably havn't abused theirs like some reviewers have.
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Very valid point....it just made me chuckle and I couldn't resist commenting.
 
I had a CO2 bottle with a basic regulator. The High-flow regulators do flow more than a standard one.

I have an ARB high output compressor that I use with my locker and for re-inflating my tires. It takes my 32s from 18-35psi in a few minutes each. The compressor is small, always there and out of the way.

Sure a high-flow CO2 setup will fill tires faster but it's not that big of a deal.

Ok, CO2, you can run air tools, but I don't use air tools and don't want to carry them either.
 
Thanks for the replies. I have done some Google searches already and looked at some trail setups... just hoping for a brand or model of pump that has served you well. I don't have and won't have air lockers. I want a pump so that I can put it in once and forget about it forever... as opposed to CO2.
Happy Trails!
 
I heard mentioned you can run air tools on C02 but not an onboard compressor- is that correct? I have forearm probs and am considering an onboard compressor for air tools and also to avoid spending 20mins per tire to get them aired up after air down. I have a s****y cheap-o compressor now.
Clifford
 
Clifford said:
I heard mentioned you can run air tools on C02 but not an onboard compressor- is that correct? I have forearm probs and am considering an onboard compressor for air tools and also to avoid spending 20mins per tire to get them aired up after air down. I have a s****y cheap-o compressor now.
Clifford
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yes you can run air tools with co2, but with a compressor you will need a really good one and they run about 600 bucks. co2 tanks are around 300. just keep in mind to keep the pressure down on the regulator on the co2 tank, they come out at about 3000psi and most air tools are running around 100psi
 
I like my setup.. I might get a tank later down the line.

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Clifford said:
what do you like about it and what do you use it for?
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I mainly got it for my ARB air locker. I can also use it to air up my tires after deflating them for trail rides. It has many attachments for the hose and I can fill up anything from a 35" tire in 2 min to a bike tire. I've also got one more spot for a solenoid.

It's a great investment even if you're not using it for a locker.
 
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