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2020-2022 air compressor mount solutions?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by j2runner, Sep 15, 2022.

  1. Jul 9, 2023 at 5:23 AM
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    My family hasn't cared, though I sometimes act like my wife is farting as it is under her seat.
    I like your setup. I keep my hose and psi meter in that space too.
     
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  3. Mar 5, 2024 at 3:41 PM
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    is the included harness long enough to reach the battery?
     
  4. Mar 5, 2024 at 4:24 PM
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    If the dual is anything like my single then the main harness/battery wires are about 4' in length...not quite enough for an engine bay install by the passenger side firewall location but enough if you're installing by the main fuse box.
     
  5. Mar 6, 2024 at 5:43 AM
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    Had to replace my Dual ARB compressor due to moisture getting inside the compressor. It was not from being hit by water since I installed it inside in the FJ. When I purchased my 4runner, I went with a single ARB compressor because it fitted where I wanted it (above the wheel well compartment). Both compressor (dual/single) performed just as well. The only difference, I can't run any air tools on the single (not that I ran air tools often). Still have the old dual compressor waiting to be rebuilt in a box. Maybe someday I will do it (no rush).

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  6. Mar 16, 2024 at 7:32 AM
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    Clean, thoughtful build. Well done!
     
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    Question: im a bit confused on which wire(s) to use to plug in to my switch panel to turn the compressor on and off. Can someone point me in the right direction?
     
  8. Apr 30, 2024 at 12:27 PM
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    It would be quite helpful to others if you would specify what switch panel and compressor (make/model) you are working with. While the majority of examples in this thread tend to be ARB, there are quite a few other options out there where some are powered up with just a load rated switch, some with a ganged switch/relay...
     
  9. Apr 30, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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    My apologies,

    i have an ARB single compressor with an auxbeam 8 gang switch panel.
     
  10. Apr 30, 2024 at 12:53 PM
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    I built this a while back for a friend.

    https://www.4runners.com/threads/arb-twin-compressor-mobile-unit-in-box.28565/

    The purple and red wire need to be sent to the aux beam I believe. If I remember correctly, when they are connected together, that is when the ARB turns on. So send those wires to the + and - on the AUX beam. I can confirm how I wired mine later this evening.

    Edit: Actually, I think you only need to send the purple wire to the AUX beam. I'll double check later this evening.
     
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  11. Apr 30, 2024 at 2:01 PM
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    Ah, same setup as mine but I must preface that I haven't completed my wiring yet (still waiting on fabricating the final brackets for my install.)

    But, I've gone over the ARB wiring diagram and am confident that this is the way to go. I referenced the wiring diagram in the ARB Single Compressor Installation Manual, Section 4.2, page 12.

    Simplifying it goes like this:

    Main motor power is routed from the vehicle battery via the 40A fuse --> 40A Relay by a heavy gauge (red) wire.

    The relay is triggered by a low current +12V from a tap on the vehicle battery/fuse box, etc. via the main power switch. This is where you would connect to the Auxbeam (or any remote switch box channel) capable of handling up to 1A or so of current.

    I've attached a pair of wiring diagrams to illustrate this better. Wire color codes on these illustrations follow exactly as the ARB factory wiring colors. The signal wires for the two solenoid switches and solenoid valves I omitted for clarity since I assume you do not have the air locker option.

    *Note: if you do not want to use the ARB factory power switch then simply omit that and wire the Auxbeam channel directly to the Pressure Switch as in the diagram.
    Hope this helps you.

    Generalized installation.
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    Auxiliary switch panel diagram.
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    Yep. Just purple wire for the switch. I ran the red too and didn’t need it. Ignore the wires below, those are for my hood lights. I have them on the same button.

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    Do you have pictures of your installation? I just started mine using the Mountain Off-Road mounting bracket and trying to figure out how to connect the air hoses...just can't figure it out. Thanks.
     
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    Kings, Crestone Rack, Baja S8, Baja Fogs, Baja XL80s, Baja mini cubes, SPOD, ARB compressor, RCI full skids, ROAM box and stuff. ST Pros. Shrockworks sliders... GOAT armour
    If you have a power tray already in use say for a SPOD, the Victory mount over behind the airbox works well. I think its the only tray left in that location now that Shrockworks is gone.
     
  15. Aug 18, 2024 at 4:14 PM
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    Apologies that I didn't see this earlier.

    The hose straight out of the compressor goes to the passenger side of the air tank. Then out the driver side of the air tank, a hose feeds the manifold.
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    Edit: found a photo from installation. I used thread X flare fittings at both ends of the tank, and at the compressor and manifold.
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    There's a small box on newer trucks on the fender behind the main box that gets in the way of most trays. The fix is to move it to the holes on the fender near the master cylinder. Highly recommend the Slee bracket to do it properly or you can just bend/cut the tab on the OE bracket.
     
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    As described above, I just removed and remounted the fuse box closer to the firewall IMG_9921.jpg
     
  20. Aug 19, 2024 at 1:27 PM
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    Since you're all a captive audience: I'm looking for a compressor mount. I cannot do any of the mounts that use the space above the driver and passenger fender. There's stuff there.

    I've looked at both the behind-the-grill mounts (I'm blanking on the vendors right now), but they're both out of stock currently. I may not be able to use those anyway. I have to go look under the hood. I've relocated the TSS to that area and I also have a 12v disconnect for my winch there. I moved one of the horns to make room, so it may be a no on those.

    That leaves me with the Desert Does It underseat mount. I'm getting some conflicting information. On the website it says that the dual ARB cannot fit under the passenger seat of the 4runner. Yet, I think I've run across a YouTube video where the dude does just this.

    Anyone aware of any mounting solutions I'm missing? Thanks.
     
  21. Aug 19, 2024 at 2:14 PM
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    Thank you both. Mine is a 2019, so I don't believe I have that small box there, but will confirm.

    @J0hnny - do you have any more photos, or a writeup of your installation?
     
  22. Aug 19, 2024 at 7:46 PM
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    Negative. I didn't document the install but if you'd like to see anything specific I'll take a pic
     
  23. Aug 31, 2024 at 6:26 PM
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    I have a passenger side 2nd battery shelf/bracket from C4 Fab. Still finishing details of electrical power feed. Mine is easily removable for periods of daily driving when no airing Down/Up or for take along in another vehicle.
    I chose Smittybuilt.

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