Onboard air

['73 K5]

I just came to a realization yesterday. I don't really NEED to convert an A/C compressor to use for air. I mean how often will I really NEED to use air tools on the trail. For no more than it happens, I can use a 4-way and socket set for trail repairs. So now I just need a compressor for airing up the tires and thats it. What about the QuickAir 2 electric one??? Anyone used this one? I just think an electric one would make for an easier, cleaner installation and take up alot less space.

'73 K5
Chevy good...Ford bad

 

[reddog64]

May be cleaner, but which is cooler??? Nothin beats being to air up all 4 35's in under 5 minutes.. try that with a little electric one... Besides the option of helping others on the trail is nice too... with on board air the possibilities are endless...

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[BIGJ]

You make a really good point about the air tools, and I used to feel the same way. But, after experiencing how much faster and easier trail repairs go with air tools, I'm real glad I can run em'. Running a die grinder is a heck of a lot faster than using a hacksaw. You may never need air tools on the trail, but consider this: If your onboard air setup supplies enough air to run air tools, then that means it also fills tires quite a bit faster too. And, it could supply enough air to re-set a bead if you need it to. The quick air setup should work ok, but I would run a reserve tank with it instead of just the compressor. You could also run a Power Tank, or make one. That would be another option. Just a few things to think about.

BIGJ

 

[JunkYardCrawler]

i would like to know how to change my ac pump over to an air compressor. do you got anything on how to do this?

 

[Triaged]

Do a search on the topic. There were alot of posts obout this within the last month.

'71 Blazer CST with alot of rust

 

[454Blazer]

here's a url to a schematic:

http://home.europa.com/~bateman/jeep/78cj5/mods/air/schem.gif

http://members.home.net/snarrlman/index.html

 

[Waxer]

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://home.europa.com/~bateman/jeep/78cj5/mods/air/schem.gif>http://home.europa.com/~bateman/jeep/78cj5/mods/air/schem.gif</A>

For the extreme lazy

 

[454Blazer]

well it was handy, thought it would be convienient

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[FRIZZLEFRY]

I have a co2 tank that I can mount in my truck when I go wheelin.It holds 1200lbs of co2.It will air up tires run air tools and it lasts quite a while.Its a small tank,28" tall by 9" in diameter.


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