Onboard air system

JeepHD · 08-19-2008, 03:37 PM

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.

carwash · 08-19-2008, 03:52 PM

i'm all about co2 systems... easy and simple, and they work when your vehicle isn't running.

94Dodge Truggy · 08-19-2008, 04:18 PM

I seem to use alot of air for myself and others. Like to make plastic bottle pressure bombs while taking wheeling pit stops.

RuffedUpXJ · 08-19-2008, 10:31 PM

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.

94Dodge Truggy · 08-20-2008, 06:52 AM

I do not want to add another air compressor under the hood. I want a seperate electric pump and 3 gal. tank. I can run it with vehicle off with the backup battery for a bit if needed.

RuffedUpXJ · 08-20-2008, 07:29 AM

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.html

kyrel69 · 08-20-2008, 10:14 AM

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

08-19-2008, 03:37 PM	#1
JeepHD www.buckeyejeepers.com Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, OH 45333 Posts: 276	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)

08-19-2008, 03:52 PM	#2
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	i'm all about co2 systems... easy and simple, and they work when your vehicle isn't running. __________________

08-19-2008, 04:18 PM	#3
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	I seem to use alot of air for myself and others. Like to make plastic bottle pressure bombs while taking wheeling pit stops. __________________

08-19-2008, 10:31 PM	#4
RuffedUpXJ On XJ 2 Now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Twp. Posts: 314	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

08-20-2008, 06:52 AM	#5
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	I do not want to add another air compressor under the hood. I want a seperate electric pump and 3 gal. tank. I can run it with vehicle off with the backup battery for a bit if needed. __________________

08-20-2008, 07:29 AM	#6
RuffedUpXJ On XJ 2 Now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Twp. Posts: 314	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.html __________________ 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

08-20-2008, 10:14 AM	#7
kyrel69 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 372	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