Twin ARB Compressor mount location

[grapemilk]

Has anyone mounted a twin ARB compressor in front of the air box? I pulled out the bracket that holds the power steering reservoir and placed the compressor in there. I would have to fabricate a bracket, and I don't know how i'd be able to get to the bolt heads to attach it. I think I would also have to relocate the PS revision. I like the idea of leaving the area behind the air box available for a possible dual battery setup down the road.

Thoughts about this mounting location? Too much in the "Splash Zone" being so close to the front grill?

~sean

 

[SSt4r]

Check this: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/211631-show-me-your-compressor-mount.html as an alternate location.

 

[grapemilk]

thanks [MENTION=28616]SSt4r[/MENTION], some good ideas in that thread. I still haven't seen a build with the compressor mounted in front of the air filter box.

 

[SSt4r]

There are some that have put a single compressor where you were showing.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/114918-air-compressor-mounted-underhood.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1404773-post14.html

I'm putting mine behind the airbox but I know you said you wanted to save that space for a battery.
I'd rather mount it where you want to than underneath to the chassis as I've seen some do. Maybe run the compressor intake into the airfilter box?

 

[traildog]

[MENTION=130595]grapemilk[/MENTION] where did you end up installing the compressor? Just ordered mine in the current group buy and debating where to install. Thank you.

 

[grapemilk]

I ended up sticking my compressor behind the air box. Ultimately I think it's more protected from the elements (water intrusion) in that location.
[MENTION=125603]bandi[/MENTION] makes a sweet mount for the 4th and 5th gens.

[MENTION=130595]grapemilk[/MENTION] where did you end up installing the compressor? Just ordered mine in the current group buy and debating where to install. Thank you.

 

[traildog]

I ended up sticking my compressor behind the air box. Ultimately I think it's more protected from the elements (water intrusion) in that location.
[MENTION=125603]bandi[/MENTION] makes a sweet mount for the 4th and 5th gens.

So you decided to ditch the dual battery setup?

 

[grapemilk]

So you decided to ditch the dual battery setup?

Yes. (but understand a smaller battery can fit in front of the air box)

 

[traildog]

Yes. (but understand a smaller battery can fit in front of the air box)

Oh, didn't know that and haven't seen that configuration yet. Need to do some more research. I was leaning toward placing it in the rear cargo storage area. This tid bit might change that. Thank you!

 

[bandi]

Oh, didn't know that and haven't seen that configuration yet. Need to do some more research. I was leaning toward placing it in the rear cargo storage area. This tid bit might change that. Thank you!

Here is the shrockworks mount for the second battery, it provides a mount for the AC line and the PS reservoir...

Here is the compressor behind the airbox with a 1 gallon viair tank and arb manidold mounting points..

An overhead shot of both installed in a 5th gen.

 

[traildog]

[MENTION=125603]bandi[/MENTION] sweet setup. Thank you for the pics!

 

[fordracing19]

I like that duel setup with the tank.

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[whte4r]

Here is the shrockworks mount for the second battery, it provides a mount for the AC line and the PS reservoir...

Here is the compressor behind the airbox with a 1 gallon viair tank and arb manidold mounting points..

An overhead shot of both installed in a 5th gen.

Man thats awesome! And all these work in the 4th gen?

 

[bandi]

Man thats awesome! And all these work in the 4th gen?

:doh: Sorry, I did not realize this was posted in the 4th gen. section...

On the 4th, there is not enough room for a tank... only the compressor... as there is not enough height...

 

[Cpick]

I think also that your secondary battery tray is for 5th gens only as well, correct? I intend to relocate my PS reservoir and mount my secondary in the same location, but I think I'll have to fab my own mount. Unless anyone knows of someone making them for our 4th gens...