Tire Compressor location suggestions?

[NASdiesel]

Has anyone seen or have experience with mounting a tire/air-up compressor in the D4? Looking for any recommendations on location, going to be using the CKMTA12 from ARB. I haven't pulled the trim on the pass side of the rear cargo area but assume it is as full of stuff as the driver side area.

I have my ham radio mounted under the driver seat, no room really in the engine bay. Can't believe the truck is so full that I can't find a location that is somewhat hidden/inconspicuous.

Any thoughts would be great. Thanks!

 

[Surfrider77]

That's the twin pump version, correct?

Just FYI, it's quite heavy. You need something solid to mount it to. Most Jeeps I have seen with it are all in the engine bay. I doubt the LR4 has space for it there though.

Keep me posted with your results!

 

[ivan gonzalez]

Yep I also was looking for a good spot for it.

 

[umbertob]

I was thinking about the auxiliary battery tray in the engine compartment (after you make room for it, as detailed in the other thread), if you don't have an auxiliary battery installed already, obviously... But that ARB compressor may be too large to fit in there. The Optima Yellow Top D34 I have in there is 10" long, 6.8" wide and 7.8" high, and fits like a glove in that compartment. How large is the compressor?

 

[Surfrider77]

Per this:

http://store.arbusa.com/Assets/PDF/compressorTechnicalSpecifications.pdf

4.1" tall x 10.9" long x 7.5" wide

You also then need clearance for your hose fitting (not included). You need this:
http://store.arbusa.com/TIRE-INFLATION-KIT-FOR-ARB-AIR-COMPRESSORS-171302-P21322.aspx

and I also purchased this:
http://store.arbusa.com/ARB-TIRE-INFLATOR-WITH-GAUGE-ARB605US-P21342.aspx

 

[NASdiesel]

I have an odyssey in that 2nd battery tray and it is full. Did some under the seat investigation today. Going to pull apart the rear cargo trim this weekend and see what I can free up.

It is a pretty slim setup so I'm hopeful I can find the spot for it. I use an extremeaire compressor in my d-90 that I'm also going to replace with the ckmta12, it just has a better footprint.

 

[ivan gonzalez]

Is the heat from the compressor an issue?

 

[Surfrider77]

The compressor doesn't run nonstop, it will turn itself on and off when it is up to full pressure automatically. It can certainly get warm airing up all 4 tires after a sand run, but nothing to worry about.

 

[ivan gonzalez]

I saw a video of a jeep having the air set up and water setup with the connections coming out threw the rear corner panel.

 

[El Solis]

Hey NAS how did you fit a HAM radio under the seat? any pics and hints for the install? Thanks
Chris