ARB Compressor Isolation Mount

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Although I would rather mount these on a fenderwell (mount bolts vertical) this was much better than my friend's "hold it on with a zip tie while denting and scratching the brake lines to the anti-lock block" after the "4 wheel parts mounting" failed.

So.... I took one of these:

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and made one of these:

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Just like motor mounts - 3 are always best - This isn't really three bolts - two bolting into existing fender well 'nuts' with isolators (I usually use isolators that I make from discarded valve stems - the peice that they cut of with dikes that retains the valve onto a rim) and the 'third' (no bolt but in compression against the wheel well) is where the vacuum line is cut open and put on the edge of the galvanized material.
 
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Silverback

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Looks good Murph.

Did you ever here back from Warn? I was reading in Overland Journal and they had a compressor comparison, the Oasis wasn't in the test, but the Warn was. They gave the Editors Choice to a ExtremeAir.

http://www.4by4connection.com/exsev12volai.html
 
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BearsFan07 said:
Looks good Murph.

Did you ever here back from Warn? I was reading in Overland Journal and they had a compressor comparison, the Oasis wasn't in the test, but the Warn was. They gave the Editors Choice to a ExtremeAir.

http://www.4by4connection.com/exsev12volai.html
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Thanks!

Well - My f@ck up. I was using that puppy for 10-15 minutes at a time.

Now that I realize that 50% means 5 minutes on/ 5 minutes off, I am fine.

Just wheeled this weekend and had zero problems. It must have a thermistor or som-some. I also had a weak battery that day. I have a Yellow Top that I haven't hooked up yet (for the Frig) - I also have a Warn type isolator for it but I have set any of that stuff up yet - I was thinking "Murphy get off your lazy ass! Here Sean has a new one and he's wrenching his stuff too!'

While I was thinking that I was going to have to get a new compressor I ordered these:

20# aluminium ~$120 delivered from the beveragefactory.com

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HyperFLo MAX Adjustable Deluxe CO2 Regulator: 137.00 plus shipping
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So... if I have problems in the future, at least I'll have an option that will still get me home before the street lights come on! ;) Plus my buddy can hook me up with CO2. :cool:
 
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Yeah - that looks clean and more solid - I'm not a big fan of cantilevered mounts! But a hell of a lot better than one f'ng zip tie!!!

I made a little 'hat' section for mine to mount on the three bolts on the passenger wheel well.

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SecretSquirrel

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Looks great Murph! I'm still undecided if I want to do OBA or CO2 at this point. Thinking CO2....
 
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SecretSquirrel said:
Looks great Murph! I'm still undecided if I want to do OBA or CO2 at this point. Thinking CO2....
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I'm looking forward to trying out the CO2. As you can surly see, I'm conflicted too! I like the idea of having 'endless air' but the idea of really being able to use air tools - who knows? I'll report on the CO2.
 
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SecretSquirrel

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Here's my understanding:
A bottle of CO2 will give you 2-3 times the volume of a similar bottle of N2. CO2 is in liquid form an N2 is gaseous at high PSI.
N2 is better for your tires because it contains no water & has a larger molecularity than CO2. CO2 is more likely to leech leak than N2...
 
AlienXtx

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SecretSquirrel said:
Here's my understanding:
A bottle of CO2 will give you 2-3 times the volume of a similar bottle of N2. CO2 is in liquid form an N2 is gaseous at high PSI.
N2 is better for your tires because it contains no water & has a larger molecularity than CO2. CO2 is more likely to leech leak than N2...
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Thats why I carry the N2, I run it in my tires and can air back up after wheeling
 
AlienXtx

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You will my friend....you will..............
 
Silverback

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SecretSquirrel said:
Looks great Murph! I'm still undecided if I want to do OBA or CO2 at this point. Thinking CO2....
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I know a couple guys with CO2, and while its nice.. when it's out... you are done. A compressor can still keep going, even if its a slow one. The CO2 is fast, but it does have limits. Just get both. :D
 
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BearsFan07 said:
I know a couple guys with CO2, and while its nice.. when it's out... you are done. A compressor can still keep going, even if its a slow one. The CO2 is fast, but it does have limits. Just get both. :D
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Nice! I will! ;) I may just take the CO2 on some trips thinking that I could always use my 'high-volume' ARB if I run out. I guess I will have to weigh the CO2 when I leave to make sure I have some!!! :)
 
Silverback

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HBMurphy said:
Nice! I will! ;) I may just take the CO2 on some trips thinking that I could always use my 'high-volume' ARB if I run out. I guess I will have to weigh the CO2 when I leave to make sure I have some!!! :)
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I almost bought a Powertank last fall. I had some giftcards for 4WP. Bought the snorkel instead. :) But those Powertanks are swanky. I wouldn't mind one for the 4Runner, just strap it in the back when I wheel.. use it for powertools if need be. Back at camp I have the Taco to air up with... or run tools. Once I get a cage I'll think more about it.. then I'll have a place to attach it to. :)
 
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