So then for those with the canister on the drivers side fender, why not consider mounting the compressor inside the right rear fender where the canister is on the 02+ TJ's? It would be nice and out of the way of mud and grime as well.
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So then for those with the canister on the drivers side fender, why not consider mounting the compressor inside the right rear fender where the canister is on the 02+ TJ's? It would be nice and out of the way of mud and grime as well.
Routing wiring is the issue then. I used the MORE engine mount. The wiring to the battery is short so I didn't have to extend it.
Thats not too difficult, just upscale the wires to 8 ga. But the engine mount is also a good option
Not too hard. I like the engine bay mount to keep the compressor warm and dry. The rear area would be good, if you still had the rear inner fenders to protect it. On mine, when I extended the wiring I kept blowing fuses. I upsized the wiring and did proper connections on the extensions. As soon as I went back to the original wiring harness I didn't have the same issues.
Yeah, whether it takes two minutes or eight minutes doesn’t matter to me. What matters is having the air volume to reseat a broken bead.
That shouldn't be an issue. Once you get a decent seal you'll have plenty of capability to seat the bead.
Thanks IBasket! That helps. Now to make sure I have room under the hood to mount it, or at least good, solid, easy to release storage mounting.
interesting! How many large tire fillings can you get from a CO2 bottle and what size bottle do I have to find a spot for?
Never mind: I found that a p10 power tank can fill my 35’s 32 times. Now all I have to do is learn about a power tank.
Further edit: Never mind. $600 or more for this fancy tank? No thanks. Now back to thinking about mounting the $200 compressor.
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Well, then there’s also the old lighter fluid and a match method! Probably not good for the tire, but it sure is fun! Especially on the Fourth of July.
Mac, do you have two ganged together just for more volume or is there a different reason?
With the 10 pound tank, I can fill my four 40's from 8ish to 25ish three times (meaning 12 tires). Not enough left in the tank at that point to do another complete round of four - if I recall correctly, about enough to fill one or two more tires.
Never mind: I found that a p10 power tank can fill my 35’s 32 times. Now all I have to do is learn about a power tank.
32 tires? I find that hard to believe, but it depends on what pressures at which you start and end.
Further edit: Never mind. $600 or more for this fancy tank? No thanks. Now back to thinking about mounting the $200 compressor.
Yeah, they are not cheap. And for me, I have two fully outfitted 10 lb tanks. I carry one in the trailer to easily swap into the rig after three rounds. I also carry a fully outfitted 20lb tank in the trailer. It does get expensive.
Well, then there’s also the old lighter fluid and a match method! Probably not good for the tire, but it sure is fun! Especially on the Fourth of July.
Used to do that with ATV tires. Haven’t encountered that issue with the tires I run on the jeeps.
That and I figured if it sucked I could always put one in my wife's JK. Or mount it in a Pelican case with a lithium battery and some bulkhead fittings.
-Mac
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