Air Options...

[Martyn]

The only OBA system I've seen that can truly run air tools is a York system. Worth the $$$ in the long run.

If you look at the ExteremeAire Magnum I think you'll find that it can run all your air tools all day long. It has a 1.5 HP fan cooled motor, it's a continuous 12 volt compressor, and it puts out 6 CFM free flow and 2.6 CFM at 100 psi..

 

[BigAl]

I am very happy with air built into my Warn winch. It is roughly $500 more than a winch alone and is plug and play. I run 35s.

 

[Azlugz]

I can run air tools on my Puma

 

[Ron B]

that's a great compressor Martyn. I have been using a Viair 460C for about 3 yrs to run my airbag system and an occasional air tool. I keep a 5 gal tank at 200 psi at all times for the bags. It is 100% duty at 100psi, 60% at 150 and 50% at 200. I have had no issues but was looking to either pick up another one for a spare or get a belt driven compressor. Not a bad deal at $220-ish.

rb

 

[Explore]

thanks to all for in input,
I was really uneducated in this department, and have been stuck researching this all night..

Reading all the stats, I am leaning towards the Viair constant duty setup..
http://www.viaircorp.com/OffRoad/10007.html
setup will be from "jeepswag"

Anyone had any issues or heard anything about it having issues..

Im planning on using this for weekend trips to the Mtns, trail use, and inflating my fishing shredder.. So not too hard corps but a good add-on none the less..

 

[Azlugz]

thanks to all for in input,
I was really uneducated in this department, and have been stuck researching this all night..

Reading all the stats, I am leaning towards the Viair constant duty setup..
http://www.viaircorp.com/OffRoad/10007.html
setup will be from "jeepswag"

Anyone had any issues or heard anything about it having issues..

Im planning on using this for weekend trips to the Mtns, trail use, and inflating my fishing shredder.. So not too hard corps but a good add-on none the less..

Had that system in my TJ and it is SLOW!!!! That is why I went to the Puma for my ZJ. I can air up two vehicles in the time I used to do one

 

[Ron B]

Had that system in my TJ and it is SLOW!!!! That is why I went to the Puma for my ZJ. I can air up two vehicles in the time I used to do one

didn't know Puma made them for vehicles -- gotta a link?

 

[K2ZJ]

-pros/cons with powertanks vs installed air comp..

Here is my take. Please feel free to move edit or add to my list.

I am going to install a york hopefully soon, but I currently have CO2. I used a cheap regulator and an air line.

Pros:
portable, not stuck in your rig needing 50' of air hose or in just one rig, you can loan it out or put it in the tow rig.
cheap, doesn't cost much to refill or purchase outright

Cons
CAN RUN OUT! Bad news if you need it.
you have to keep paying to refill, plus time to go somewhere to get it filled.
Did I mention you can run out!?!?
Depending on the regulator it can freeze up.
slight hazard having a bottle of compressed gas in your rig.

A/C setup

Pros:
Tons of air
No refill needed

Cons:
cost
setup
not portable
need the engine running to run it, so if your rig is dead so is your air
need room in the engine compartment

12v, similar to an A/C setup..?

Pros:
lots of air
can be mounted in many places
portabilty? depending where and how you mount it?

Cons
portability? again depending on where and how you mount it?
have to wire it in, could be easy near a battery, or harder to the back away from a battery
needs power, so if your rig is dead so is your air after you kill the battery

 

[Azlugz]

didn't know Puma made them for vehicles -- gotta a link?

First page of this thread has pics of mine, i bought it slightly used for $175 with air hose and chuck. You can get them on EBay tho. search on Puma 1006 and you will find and ebay distributer named Buzzard Gultch


Or page 104 of their website http://www.buzzardgulch.com/page104.htm
listed as NCPD-1006 for $259.95

 

[Warn Industries]

Just to let you know some options that might work for you from WARN:

WARN Air Power SPI
http://www.warn.com/truck/aircompressors_spi.shtml

If you're looking for a winch, too, the PowerPlant Dual Force HP would be a good choice. Granted, it's more than $500 (the SPI, however is not).
http://www.warn.com/truck/winches/powerplant_hp.shtml

Both of these units can be plumbed to tanks, too. Anyway, just a couple of options.

- Andy

 

[Out2PLAY]

You might want to take a look at this set up from Jeep Swag. This is prob the route that I am going to go when I do an air set up on our JK.

http://www.jeepswag.com/jeep_jk_on_board_air/index.html

Here are some pics of the this set up. This thead is long but pretty good.

http://www.jk-forum.com/showthread....ts-at-JeepSWAG.com&highlight=dominion+offroad

I have the same set up and can air up all four tires at the same time

 

[johnnyc]

I used to have a Powertank, but got rid of it for all the reasons listed by K2ZJ.

I now have a York compressor in my 92 MJ, which I absolutely love. The most expensive part was the Kilby bracket and alternator pulley. But I pieced everything else together myself, using Kilby's website as a guide. I probably have less than $300 into my OBA setup.

For the 07-09 JK, Kilby's bracket kit is $260. Then find a good used York for about $30-50. You could definitely do it for less than $500.

 

[nwoods]

Reading all the stats, I am leaning towards the Viair constant duty setup..
http://www.viaircorp.com/OffRoad/10007.html
setup will be from "jeepswag"

The 450 is dog slow. No, that's an insult to dogs. I'll sum up. It takes 30+ minutes to air up four 35" tires on my Jeep with a Viair 450 and a 2 gallon tank

 

[jeffy]

I love my Kilby setup BUT keep in mind Kilby Enterprises closed shop a few months back.

I had a Sun Performance Quick Air II and a 2.5Gal tank. Got rid of the compressor. It was 2.19CFM at 0PSI which isn't very helpful at all. IIRC, it's less then 1 CFM at 60psi. I think it's duty cycle was less then 100% as well. The york will do 4 CFM at 90psi at 1200RPM and will go up with with the RPM's. 100% duty cycle. If you want to run tools you're going to need a decent size compressor and or a large tank.

A York or Sanden isn't that expensive if you can make your own brackets and get a salvaged compressor. All of the small fittings, filters, manifolds and such can really add up though,

 

[TOTJ]

I love my Kilby setup BUT keep in mind Kilby Enterprises closed shop a few months back.
,

Not true. It has changed ownership. Brad Kilby had two companies and only time for one so he sold the Kilby company. That being said I have the Kilby system and would not think twice about getting another. Purchased the complete kit that included evrything I needed. It took about 2 hours to install the compressor and about 4 hours to plumb all the lines.
It has now been on my jeep for 6 years and I have not even had to add oil. I use the oil return kit. I normaly never run it over idle because it supplies all the air I need. I run a 1.75gal tank and I can remove all 5 lug nut w/ my impact with out having wait for the compressor to refill the air tank.
I have used it for all my air needs even at home. The extra cost up front
Im sure has paid for its self in CO2 refills.