mounting air compresser

[98xjclassicblue]

Im looking to mount a husky air compresser that ive had laying around in the back over the left rear finder well and i was if yall had any ideas on how to do it or if you had pics of one already mounted. thanks atriot:

 

[zr2toxj]

This is what I did with my Viair:

I've changed a few things, but you get the idea. I used the tire mount, cut it down and added some angle to make a bracket. Any questions, let me know...

 

[98xjclassicblue]

hey man that looks awsome thanks for the pics! and that set up should work perfect with my air compresser because they look about the same size and ill let ya know if i have anymore questions

 

[Jamescad04]

I have a few questions for you.

1st. Did you make that mounting plate that the tank is held up by?
2nd. What is that plate bolted into to hold up that tank at full capacity?
3rd. Is it loud when it pumps up while your in the vehicle?

 

[zr2toxj]

Yes I made the mounting plate out of a piece of scrap metal I had laying around. My cousin has a metal break, so we bent it like so:

I used 8 self-drlling screws about 1/4" or so, predrilled the holes then wound them into the sheet metal under the interior panel.

I figured there was substantial support there if there was a tire mounted in that spot. It works very well and is solid. I did install a brace from the compressor mount up to the tank mount to stiffen it up more.


Everyone warned me that it would be too loud in the cab, but I don't find it bad at all. For my lockers, it never comes on. I fill the tank and leave it. I bet I could engage and disengage both ARB's 100 times before the compressor comes on.

When I'm airing tires back up, I'm outside the vehicle anyway, so it's not an issue.

I have noticed that it gets hot after awhile. I aired up 2 rigs in a row from like 12 psi to 30 psi, 32's & 33's and it got pretty hot, so be careful how you mount it.

I did modify the intake for the compressor by drilling small holes around the filter so it could draw more air, too.

I'll get some new pictures of what I've added & post them sometime soon.

 

[zr2toxj]

I wanted to add too, that I've noticed when I'm done wheeling for the weekend that it's best to relieve the pressure and open the drain petcock on the tank. I also empty the Wilkerson water separator/filter, that way the tank is open to the air and shouldn't rust internally.

May sound obvious, but I didn't pay attention a few times and decided this was the best approach.