Air bag compressor install location suggestions
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Air bag compressor install location suggestions
I'm installing an Air Lift compressor today and looking for experiences on install location. I want to install as close to the driver position as reasonable to cut down on potential remote control connection issues.
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sorry I don't have a picture but for my 2020 F-450 I made my own bracket out of two long and two short pieces of aluminum angle. used the space in front of the fuel tank/fuel filter along side the the end of the tranny. There is a frame cross member there and I sandwiched the long pieces off the top with the short pieces on the bottom so no holes drilled in any existing truck components. The top rails are just below the bottom of the cab right inside the frame rail, basically under the drivers seat. Used four 3.25" long .25" stainless bolts to squeeze the 4 rails together its really hard to get wrenches up in there had to have my 12 yo get his small hands up there, LOL. I then hung the compressor and the manifold off of the two cantilevered out rails of the long pieces. I ran the power wire through the inside of the cross frame to the passenger side and then up behind the wheel well liner in to the engine compartment and connected to the #6 upfitter. Did that back in March, had been working great, except I now have some issue with one side of the manifold not knowing what pressure it is at, currently waiting for a new manifold that the airlift guys are sending out under warranty.
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That area is open from the ground, it's essentially where the fuel fill goes but on the passenger side if that makes sense... then he bolted the pump to the front wall of the bed. This is about the best area I've seen for weather protection.
I'm still considering mounting it in the cab but most seem to think that's a bad idea. I have snow and cold temps for over 6 months of the year so also may want it inside so the controller will still work in -20C.
I'm still considering mounting it in the cab but most seem to think that's a bad idea. I have snow and cold temps for over 6 months of the year so also may want it inside so the controller will still work in -20C.
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That area is open from the ground, it's essentially where the fuel fill goes but on the passenger side if that makes sense... then he bolted the pump to the front wall of the bed. This is about the best area I've seen for weather protection.
I'm still considering mounting it in the cab but most seem to think that's a bad idea. I have snow and cold temps for over 6 months of the year so also may want it inside so the controller will still work in -20C.
I'm still considering mounting it in the cab but most seem to think that's a bad idea. I have snow and cold temps for over 6 months of the year so also may want it inside so the controller will still work in -20C.
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There is a company out of Tucson that makes mounts for under the bed. I wouldn’t recommend in the cab or on the cab at all. As the pumps age they get noisy.
my viar was 15 yrs old when I sold my Dmax. Worked great up to 200psi but was noisy.
my viar was 15 yrs old when I sold my Dmax. Worked great up to 200psi but was noisy.