Alright guys, its time for me to start thinking of my next big purchase, i didnt see a thread dedicated to OBA when i searched. My over all goal is to figure out wether its worth getting a whole OBA set up, or just get a CO2 tank..

My goal is to have 2, 5 gallon tanks, be able to run air tools, impact, chisel w/e else... and i also want to fill my tires in a reasonable amount of time.

Next, the list of stuff i compiled that im pretty sure i would need:
Electric Air Compressor
2 5 gallon air tanks
Distribution Block
Check Valve
Pressure Switch
Coiled Hose - 25 ft
Other hose - ? ft
All the fittings


Questions:
>What kind of line should I use to run from the compressor to the distribution block, then to the tanks?
>Then what kind of line from the tanks to where ever i have it come out, im thinking one of the corners of the bed?
>Where should i mount the compressor? pics please

OR i could run something like this
http://www.4wheelparts.com/PDT264891.aspx

i still have questions/want opinions on where to mount the compressor, air tanks,(will probably get a 5 gallon?) idk...

Other side, who thinks i should get the whole air system, vs who thinks i should get likea 15lb CO2 tank? i cant run out of air with the compressor, but the tank is much easier to mount, use and costs about $100 less...

Next question... CFM what kind of rating should i look for to fill up my 35x12.50 tires from say 10-35 psi in a reasonable amount of time?


Im sure i will think of more questions, but thats all i have for now..

-Matt

 

alright, looking around i got a few more things already...

1) some pulling 14+ Amps, should i upgrade my alternator?
2) what are some good brands? I have heard of Viair, so thats what im looking at right now, but who else is good?

 

Best place to put your compressor would be in your toolbox. I think buying a kit would be the easiest way to go but you could probably build your own kit and save a little bit of money. You don't need a compressor as heavy-duty as that one you found. And 4wheelparts will rip you off on it too. I looked into it a little bit for the zuk but decided to worry about it a little further down the road.

 

to run air tools off a 12 volt compressor you going to be spending about $1000 just on the compressor because most do not have the cfm required. If you don't have a winch and are thinking about getting one why not save a little longer and get one of the new Warn winches that has a compressor built in and is designed to run air tools.

 

i have on board air on my black bagged truck...i used a york compressor and custom fabbed some mounts and a pullyi get 180psi to my 7 gallon tank in about 31 seconds @4k rpm

 

i know, i dont shop at 4wp, i just go there for pictures and names of stuff i want

and the tool box was what i was thinking as i was trying to get to sleep last night.. i need a new storage area damnit. my box is already full

 

i have a winch laying in my garage (for a year) haha, i just need to get that biach mounted, or get a front reciever.. or better yet, go make a bumper
i was hoping 2, 5 gallon tanks would hold enough for me to run air tools... i know i couldn't run em constantly..

i also need a regulator dont i?
anddd, anyone know the cfm the warn power plant puts out? ill do a little more research in a minute

 

So if you can't run air tools off of a normal compressor, could u run an air tool for a short period of time off of the tank that the air compressor fills?

 

1) what engine do you have?
2) if its the 4.0 could you make me one
3) if not... can you shoot me some pics?

 

maybe what ill end up having to do... i dont plan on doing it very often, its just a nice thing to have around when something breaks

 

bump

 

I would also like to know this. I have a 4500 PSI, 68ci compressed air tank that I use for paintball, I would think this tank would hold enough to fill one tire (33x12.5 or so) to 30 psi.? How would the math work for that?

 

68..ci

idk haha.. all i know is the 15lb CO2 tank i was looking at, would fill a 35x12.50-15 tire in 41-48? seconds 18 times lol

 

lol, I know but it's 4500 psi....this is where math would of helped me

 

they dont teach this stuff in any courses in HS i took haha...


i wish someone that knows something would chime in...

 

this may help you a little.

http://www.fourwheeler.com/techartic...pressor_guide/

 

Thanks, ill check it out in a little while

american wedding is on, still havn't seen it haha

 

i have the 4.0 ohv... yea pics are in my photobucket...

 

doesnt the power steering or AC go there?

edit: nevermind, i see the PS crap... but what about the AC i have no truck to go look at..

 

bump...

 

i took the a/c off the truck because i cant have it and lay frame on 20"s so all the ac crap and heat crap has to go

 

oh haha, well then maybe ill put the pump somewhere else, i live in TX lol

 

alright, im pulling this back up.

what do yall think about Viair's constant duty compressor? talking to poly performance, with teh 2.5 gallon tank i should be able to run air tools

 

which model Viair..thats the brand compressor im running and will always have..great stuff there..

 

i'm running a powertank on mine. I THINK its a 15lb one.

I've used my impact with it before, it works well