Here's a pretty good write up and some links.
http://www.jeepaholics.com/tech/OBA/oba.htm
More links.
http://www.jeepsonly.com/How_Tos/On_Board_Air/
You can also do a google search and find more than you want to know.
Mike
A York 210 is by far the best. Alot of the older cars ran them. I think Volvos still do. Here's what to look for:
I have a york OBA on my TJ and love it. Here's a writeup on my low budget OBA. It's for a TJ, but some of the info may be helpful...
Don't pull the bumper just yet.
First, have the front drive train alighnment checked. Don't just go by feel. It is possible to have tweaked the "frame" somewhat and it should show up on the alighnment machine. Also check ALL the sheet metal for proper fitment, ie., hood to fender and cowel...
Try hooking the white wire in line (to the screw directly obove the brown wire) with the brown wire. Thats how I hooked mine up, though my switch is a different brand than yours. You don't need both sides of the switch.
Mike
OK, you've convinced me. I'm not as young or energetic as I one was. A 115 lbs, wife won't be much help either. I really wanted the 4x4 - just needed to justify the cost.
Grant. Good advice, and I promise not to stay in Co. too long. We do visit many other places but I must say Co is my...
Thanks guys. I had already made up my mind to go with a diesel. Leaning toward Dodge or Ford right now. Just not sure if 4wd is worth the extra cost. I've been told that 4wd in a diesel truck is not worth it due extra weight etc. etc.
Just wondering if a locker might do just as well with...
Will be purchasing a new dually pickup soon, to haul a large truck camper and my jeep to places like Colorado etc. What would you guys recomend - 4x4 or just a locked differential? My wife and I like to camp in remote places but not too far off the beaten path. I am just starting my research...
Ground black pepper. Really! If it is just a pinhole size leak then the pepper will fill the hole. A couple of teaspoon fulls should do it. I've tried it and it works. :chef: