Thanks for inspiring this mod!!!Ducky's Dad wrote:BLMRig
Pretty slick, eh?
It's out of the way, yet easy to use when I need it and doesn't take up any tool box space, except for hose/accessory storage.
Thanks for inspiring this mod!!!Ducky's Dad wrote:BLMRig
Pretty slick, eh?
I have the MF 1050. Thing runs like a champ. And its 47 bucks. Probably not the fastest, but it screws on so I'm doing other stuff anyway...adeluca73 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 13, 2017 12:00 amI've read good things about the various MasterFlow compressors out there, like the MF-50, and the 1089, which is a jumbo version of the MF-50. They put out a new kit recently w/in the last year called the M240, it's a compressor & accessories built into a .50Cal ammo can:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VROSS ... PDKIKX0DER
It's a 2.18cfm, but 50% duty cycle compared to 40% like most others. The Smittybuilt has the highest volume rating at 5.65cfm.
Smittybuilt 2781: 5.65cfm, 40% D.C, 1/3HP, 30A fuse, $156
MF-1078: dual piston, 3.18cfm, 40%D.C., 45Afuse, $149
M240: 2.11cfm, 27pc kit, ammo can, 50%D.C., $199
Viair 400P: 2.3cfm, 33%D.C., 40A fuse, $215
Viair 450P: 1.8cfm, 100%D.C., 40A fuse, $256
ARB CKMP: 2.6cfm, ?%D.C., ?A fuse, $325
I carry mine in the Ram Box.
you could probably fit 5-8 viair 400p in a single rambox...
i pretty much want to mimic this setup..TJ02Gopher wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2018 11:08 amboth compressors and air tank in the passenger RAMBOX. While I was at it, I plumbed in my airbags and added an in cab control paddle switch and gauge for the airbags. The two compressors are fast and I like it so far.
I recently picked up the same compressor and will mount it in the same position. Any more details on the mount or wiring? Did you install a switch and relay or just hardwired to the battery?
3rd gen trucks like mine have the grill attached to the hood, so when you open the hood the grill goes with it giving complete access to the core support. The compressor sits on rubber directly on top of the frame to isolate & insulate when it's running to dampen noise. It mounts to the frame with a rubber insulated U-bolt on one end and a rubber insulated bolt on the other end (a three point mount). Because it's completely mounted on rubber, there is a little flex if I yank on it, but it hasn't budged in two years of daily driving. The compressor is mounted to it's own plate on rubber mounts as well, so it's double insulated I would have preferred using two U-bolts, but I didn't have the room for it. It's hardwired to my jumper cable plug-in box which is hardwired to my battery. The compressor has it's own built in circuit breaker and switch.EasyDoesIt wrote: ↑Tue Mar 13, 2018 4:15 pmI recently picked up the same compressor and will mount it in the same position. Any more details on the mount or wiring? Did you install a switch and relay or just hardwired to the battery?
I'd like to add a switch in the cab and route the quick connect through the grill or bumper. The goal being that I don't have to pop the hood to use it and I have a little extra electrical protection if I decide to do a river crossing.
That air compressor looks more structural than an AEV suspension kit. Damn that’s cool.
Everything looks more structural than an AEV suspension kit.DamageWagon wrote: ↑Wed Mar 14, 2018 8:24 pmThat air compressor looks more structural than an AEV suspension kit. Damn that’s cool.
Reloaderguy wrote: ↑Wed Mar 14, 2018 8:44 pmEverything looks more structural than an AEV suspension kit.DamageWagon wrote: ↑Wed Mar 14, 2018 8:24 pmThat air compressor looks more structural than an AEV suspension kit. Damn that’s cool.
I got my Air Armor M240 air compressor.MJockey wrote: ↑Wed Mar 14, 2018 3:55 pmI just ordered a M240. It is currently on sale. ($180 shipped)
https://www.specialopstools.com/air-arm ... essor-kit/
I was going to get a Viair 440P but I like the hose that comes with the M240 better. Plus it is $70 cheaper. I thought about the Smittybuilt 2781 but I'm suspicious of its flow rating. In real world tests is is slower than the ARB CKMP.
https://youtu.be/Lmk4YUlnifM?t=1m25s
So I settled on the M240. I'll do a test when I get it to see how long it takes to go from 30psi to 60psi.