hey guys, Im in a bit of a conundrum. Im starting from scratch again on this truck and Ive learned a few things about what I do and don't want from the last.
On board air vs portable air:
There is a prefabbed mount for the arb dual compressor that sits in the engine bay of my truck, but then you either need a real long hose, or plumb lines and have outlets somewhere on the truck. Not to mention wiring things and a switch etc.
I had two compressors on my last truck, a single arb for the lockers and a extreme air magnum with a tank for the tires, tools and anything else. I will never do that again. So much maintenance and leaks and problems. And its always whn your out and about One little twig and your leaking, one bit of dust and your fittings dont work. No thank you, Im done. Been there done that.
So I am looking into the Arb portable dual compressor box. I am going to get the dual, simply because it will more easily run a tool if needed, but also will fill 37+ tires that friends run. Better to get them home before dark than caravan at night.
So my conundrum is this $830 compressor or adding lights.
I have a chevy colorado zr2 which comes with not horrible headlights and no fog lamps. The factory accessory roof lights are stupid expensive for what you get because the require a dealer install due to bcm programming and all the dealers here say they wont just do the programming. Even if they did, its $1850 for two 7 inch rigid lights.
So when I add lights, it will be a 30 inch bumper mount light bar and a pair of hood/cowl/ditch lights. I plan on Baja designs brackets and lights and a Spod SE system. This will end up being about the same price as the factory pieces, but offer tons more light and allow expansion for other lights/things.
Problem is, I am almost to the amount for the lights. hopefully at the first of next month I will have the full discretionary funds for the lights etc.
I can do the compressor now...but that will put the lights off another two months should nothing pop up.
And then there is the wife. Will she let me do lights or compressor...or both... lets say she cracks down... Which is more important?
I plan on the mojave road before summer, and I have a feeling it will be before I can get both. (I doubt my missus is going to have a moment of generosity and increase my toy allowance)
On board air vs portable air:
There is a prefabbed mount for the arb dual compressor that sits in the engine bay of my truck, but then you either need a real long hose, or plumb lines and have outlets somewhere on the truck. Not to mention wiring things and a switch etc.
I had two compressors on my last truck, a single arb for the lockers and a extreme air magnum with a tank for the tires, tools and anything else. I will never do that again. So much maintenance and leaks and problems. And its always whn your out and about One little twig and your leaking, one bit of dust and your fittings dont work. No thank you, Im done. Been there done that.
So I am looking into the Arb portable dual compressor box. I am going to get the dual, simply because it will more easily run a tool if needed, but also will fill 37+ tires that friends run. Better to get them home before dark than caravan at night.
So my conundrum is this $830 compressor or adding lights.
I have a chevy colorado zr2 which comes with not horrible headlights and no fog lamps. The factory accessory roof lights are stupid expensive for what you get because the require a dealer install due to bcm programming and all the dealers here say they wont just do the programming. Even if they did, its $1850 for two 7 inch rigid lights.
So when I add lights, it will be a 30 inch bumper mount light bar and a pair of hood/cowl/ditch lights. I plan on Baja designs brackets and lights and a Spod SE system. This will end up being about the same price as the factory pieces, but offer tons more light and allow expansion for other lights/things.
Problem is, I am almost to the amount for the lights. hopefully at the first of next month I will have the full discretionary funds for the lights etc.
I can do the compressor now...but that will put the lights off another two months should nothing pop up.
And then there is the wife. Will she let me do lights or compressor...or both... lets say she cracks down... Which is more important?
I plan on the mojave road before summer, and I have a feeling it will be before I can get both. (I doubt my missus is going to have a moment of generosity and increase my toy allowance)
Last edited:
