Who makes the best onboard air system with a small tank and uses 30 amps or less to run? I have a/c in the jeep and have come close to converting it over but really have been spoiled by it. Any companies you know of or web sites to check out? I have seen viair and am looking for others. Thanks, Scott
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What about a CO2 setup? I have been looking into them some. Lot simpler and have some good advantages. Only bad part would be having to get them refilled. www.powertank.com and www.ultimate-air.com.
Guess it depends on what you plan to use it for the most.1994 YJ, 4.0, 5 speed.
*2006 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4x4 Auto,Quad cab, LongBed, Tekonsha Prodigy(Tow Rig)
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I ended up converting my Saden stock AC compressor to be an OBA compressor and so far everything is running great. I put an oiler and a filter in so that it runs correctly and I have a 5 gallon tank that supplies enough air to bead a tire and a pressure switch that regulates the pressure in the tank. I have two quick disconnect and a 25' hose to reach around with.
I do understand the point of not having the vehicle on to use it sometimes I wish I could have the Jeep off and have air. But the volume I can run beats out the CO2 system and not having to refill the tank s what sold me plus $125 total for the system is nice.88 XJ - 5" lift - 35" BFG's - Bumpers - Rock Rails - Homebrewed OBA - Roof Rack - Tube Doors - Trimmed - Dented
87 XJ - D44 - Disco D30 - 235's - 231TC - Stock for now
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Very true I have heard the Viair and Kilby are both very good having complete kits but you might be able to piece it together cheaper if you don't need all of the bells and whistles.
http://www.viaircorp.com/480c.html that is the higher end Viair compressor.
Although this compress draws 40 amp it can really push some air http://4by4connection.com/exsev12volai.html88 XJ - 5" lift - 35" BFG's - Bumpers - Rock Rails - Homebrewed OBA - Roof Rack - Tube Doors - Trimmed - Dented
87 XJ - D44 - Disco D30 - 235's - 231TC - Stock for now
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http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/portable_oba/
older write up on a system.
Also search on ebay,,, found a few systems in the 150 price range on there
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I'm in for CO2. I have a 10lb tank and a back up 10lb tank. They cost $9.00 to refill and will air up about 30 tires. Most importantly I run air tools on CO2. The right angle grinder with metal cutting wheel is awesome. The impact uses a lot of air but you only need to run it for a few seconds.
Best of all though is the speed of CO2. Mine is set to 150psi and airs up the tires in a hurry.Unimog 406
XJ with a bunch of stuff put on by somebody else
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Originally posted by carwash View Posti challenge anyone to seat a bead with an on board air system and 3-5 gallon tank faster than a 10 lb CO2 bottle can, if it can do it at all.sigpic
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Originally posted by 94Dodge Truggy View PostI accept your challenge! Starting fluid is the fastest! Where can I get one of these bombs, I mean CO2 tanks filled other than a paintball shop? Who sells them reasonably priced?
Stay away from paintball shop, they are way expensive.Unimog 406
XJ with a bunch of stuff put on by somebody else
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