best place for a mounted compressor

[Stropp]

hi guys i am going to mount my compressor in the patrol but im having issues with where to install it, i have so much shit in the engine bay i dont think it will fit and i dont want it under the seat where it will drive me mad, i also dont think it will fit in the sides of the drawers but thats where im thinking, has anyone else got another idea??

[4bye4]

Give it to me, Il'l find somwhere for it.:smile: My nephew has shortened one of his drawers and mounted it in the space behind.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Not that it help but mine is on the firewall top right when looking from the front.

[BigRAWesty]

Is there any room beside the draws behind the wheel arch?
Or even in front of it but behind the seats.

[Cuppa]

Got no suggestions for you , just a comment about noise. Cameron (cgm) has the same compressor that I have, but he has his buried away in the front of his drawers whereas mine is out in the open (in the pod). To use mine I need to have the pod door open. To use his he has to have the rear drivers side door open. However Cameron’s is a fair bit quieter than mine, it seems that having ‘stuff’ all around it (whilst allowing for airflow) does a pretty reasonable job of absorbing the noise that the little blighters make. Ours wouldn’t fit under seats thankfully, because yes, it would be enough to drive anyone insane. How folk who use airlockers combined with under seat compressors don’t present as dribbling deaf lunatics I’m not quite sure. Maybe there should be a new category in the DSM ...... Under Seat Compressor Trauma Syndrome! ;) .............................Pardon?

[lucus30]

Ive seen people with them mounted in the Passenger side rear quarter panel

[threedogs]

Engine bay is the last place to mount them as most have a thermal cut out.
Mount a one gallon air tank along the chassis and mount the compressor to
the cargo barrier and feed the tank with teflon push on line and fittings.
FYI I have the same as Cuppa and have had it for 15 plus years easy great pump but mine has a thermal cut out.
Ive yet to decide to mount it in the Patrol as there are better smaller pumps out there today

If you have a drawer system dont they have wings on the side to mount bibs and bobs

[morton2478]

Mines mounted in the engine bay along side the spare battery i havent had any issues yet with the thermal switch as of yet but will take that into consideration thanks for the heads up

[threedogs]

Only for lockers I have a tank/motor setup on my cargo barrier

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-Air-Compressor-Tank-Pump-for-Air-Horns-Air-Bags-150-PSI-0-80-Gallon-Tank-/161355112627?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item259183a0b3


this would be my choice for tyre inflation
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121289905100?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Sir Roofy]

Mines under the passenger seat

[mudski]

I got mine under the passenger seat. Doesn't drive me mad as it only gets used when I need the locker. Besides the wife loves the vibrations....

[AB]

I put mine in the rear stropp and glad I did!

If it was in the engine bay I wouldn't be able to reach the camper tyres ;)

[Stropp]

I put mine in the rear stropp and glad I did!

If it was in the engine bay I wouldn't be able to reach the camper tyres ;)

if i can fit mine into the engine bay i will run a line to the rear so i can pump up without opening the bonnet, just need to find room or move things around.

[paulyg]

I mounted mine next to my draws, I used the rear seat mounts and the tank is behind the draws.

[AB]

I mounted mine next to my draws, I used the rear seat mounts and the tank is behind the draws.

Curse you gu owners with your nice little factory storage compartments. ;)

[Rock Trol]

Only for lockers I have a tank/motor setup on my cargo barrier

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-Air-Compressor-Tank-Pump-for-Air-Horns-Air-Bags-150-PSI-0-80-Gallon-Tank-/161355112627?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item259183a0b3


this would be my choice for tyre inflation
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121289905100?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

These are good compressors. I have one with Rydge Ryder (Supercrap) stickers on it and a mate has the Ironman stickers on his. Dr Air, Terrain Tamer and ALDI also sold them. "$605, tell him his dreamin!"
For the $114 they are very good value.

[mudnut]

Mines under the passenger seat, with the intake mounted in the quarter panel trim. All of the wiring is sealed in a plastic box, so if the vehicle is flooded the compressor might be saved. Also having the intake filter away from the unit has reduced the noise considerably.

[Hodge]

Mine sits to the side of the aux battery tray. I was lucky to have had enough room there for it. Plus also had spare room for the catch can too. So this all sits next to the turbo and I'm yet to have any issues I suppose. Don't know what real estate you have under the hood for this setup. But I was running out of room too, and this proved to be a good solution.
I also ran a hose to the front with a fitting for easy access. Just flick the on button in the cab, plug in the hose and away we go...

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