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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 08:38 AM
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Air Bag Compressor Installation

I have had air bags on my truck since I bought it and just bought the Firestone compressor so I can fill them automatically. Has anyone installed the compressor and found a good location for the install?

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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Leonandlisa
I have had air bags on my truck since I bought it and just bought the Firestone compressor so I can fill them automatically. Has anyone installed the compressor and found a good location for the install?

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I have mine on the tank braket right in front of the tank.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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I have the transferflow tank so I don't think I have that bracket but I will crawl under there tonight as it gives me a good starting point.

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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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I have a wireless system for my airbags (Air Lift), and have the compressor above the spare tire. The manifold to control the pressure is there also. I tied the electrical into the keyed hot wire on the trailer bundle, so it only operates when the key is on...works well for my application.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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i installed mine in the cab behind the rear seat. no road salt worries.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 12:27 AM
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Mine is on the inside of the frame, driver's seat area.
 
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Thanks for all of the ideas, I kind of like the one behind the back seat so it is protected from the weather.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 09:07 AM
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Inside the left frame rail in front of the fuel tank. It is protected there. Be sure to spray it and the fittings with Fluid Film.
 
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