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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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air compressor solution

I am looking to putting an air compressor in either my Bronco or '97 F-350. I would be using it primarily for airing up tires on the truck and camper. Nothing too serious. If it is on the Super Duty it would need to inflate up to at least 80psi (capable of it). Depending on the compressor, perhaps some air tools. Any options out there?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 10:27 PM
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Depends on how much space you want to take up. I have heard of emergency ones that plug into the cigarette lighter socket but i don't think those are very strong. You might be able to find a small 2 cycle gas powered one for fairly cheap. in the back of an f-350 it wouldn't take much room but the bronco it might.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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Actually this almost looks perfect for you: Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more Not too expensive and it seems like it could do a lot
 
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Research the Bronco-air mod. You'll have a compressor as powerful as those in the gas stations.

Here: http://broncoair.com/broncoyorkair.html
 
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 02:48 AM
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hmm i never even thought of this, sounds like a good idea, let us know what route you take on doing this and how it works
 
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I have a bagged lowrider with twin electric compressors by viar. They build up to about 200 psi for my suspension. But you'd need a tank then. They are loud when running but you can mount them pretty much anywhere. Mine are mounted on the frame.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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I haven't had a chance to check the Sears link yet. When it's all said and done, I would like something heartier than what I would plug into my lighter. The on board thing sounds like a home made job? Need to check that too. Viar.. I have heard of those. Are there any that don't need a tank and would just work. Time for research more to follow...
 
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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The viar is just a compressor so yes you could run an air line right off of it but it nay take a minute to fill up a tire as cfm isn't too high. You can get a smaller tank like 5 gallons and mount under bed on frame
 
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Originally Posted by jetflyr
... Time for research more to follow...
Apparently you completely ignored my post.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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Focus, deep breaths, chill pill... I'm working my way down the links everyone supplied. I'll get there Encho. Lots of good info to look through.
 
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Apparently you completely ignored my post.
You know what they say Encho, You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink.
 
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Actually this almost looks perfect for you: Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more Not too expensive and it seems like it could do a lot

Right concept, little more UMPH and not portable. Thanks
 
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Too bad I'm not a horse.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Encho
Research the Bronco-air mod. You'll have a compressor as powerful as those in the gas stations.

Here: BroncoAir Complete Kit for York Onboard Air : Extreme Duty Bronco Parts : Bumpers, Air Kits

YES, now that's what I'm looking for. I will have to read more on it. Ideally I would like to put one on the Bronco and Superduty.
 
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Now gimme my reps, i deserve them! hehehe...
 
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