You may be right. I emailed Viair about the possibility of installing their portable compressors and using a tank with them. They said that it cannot be done because the portables weren't designed for that. Come to think of it, their portables are not 100% duty cycle but their complete OBA kits with the tanks are.
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You may be right. I emailed Viair about the possibility of installing their portable compressors and using a tank with them. They said that it cannot be done because the portables weren't designed for that. Come to think of it, their portables are not 100% duty cycle but their complete OBA kits with the tanks are.
I am leaning on the Puma for the price as a starter unit. I don't know how much it will be used. I do like the fact that the ARBs are sealed and seems like they can be mounted underneath. I want to add a dual battery setup and the battery will utilize the only available location under the hood where the compressor will fit, so the only other place I can think of is underneath the truck.
I paid $125 for a craigslist York oba setup, with a custom mounting bracket that had to be reinforced... used an air conditioning hose off of a junkyard Volvo, to handle the hot air coming out of the compressor... 1/2" hose to and from a tank in the back.
if you have big tires, i'd go with something similar, or a C02 tank, at the minimum.
if you have big tires, i'd go with something similar, or a C02 tank, at the minimum.
verdesardog
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I don't care about brand names, I even remove logos when I can. I recently put a 200psi OBA on my truck. the compressor has a 100%duty cycle at some lower psi (don't remember exactly what it is, much higher than tire pressure though) When airing up tires the pressure will drop below the limit so it can run 100%. I have a 2.5 gal tank connected to a fitting in the bed of my truck and a regulator to lower the pressure for my exhaust brake and truck air horn. I works much better than the red portabe pump it replaces.
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toyotech
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where can i get one of those 200 psi compressor?
I was kind of curious myself, so I checked; Google says ebay. It appears they're typically used for air-ride suspension and train horns. I want one now.
verdesardog
Explorer
ok here is a link: VIAIR Corporation - Ultra Duty OBA Part No. 20001
hm link not working let me try agian....http://www.viaircorp.com/OffRoad/20001.html
That should work.
This pic is showing the OBA system AND pac exhaust so there is more in the pic than whatyou will get with just the OBA:
The gauge I got with the kit had a defective mount so I called them and they sent a nice black face replacement gauge no charge!
I really like the inflation gun for airing down my tires, it locks on the valve stem and without a hose connected airs down nice and controlled and fast...and airing up of course.
hm link not working let me try agian....http://www.viaircorp.com/OffRoad/20001.html
That should work.
This pic is showing the OBA system AND pac exhaust so there is more in the pic than whatyou will get with just the OBA:
The gauge I got with the kit had a defective mount so I called them and they sent a nice black face replacement gauge no charge!
I really like the inflation gun for airing down my tires, it locks on the valve stem and without a hose connected airs down nice and controlled and fast...and airing up of course.
Wh1t3nukle
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Since you are just starting out and unsure of usage frequency, I'd recommend a smaller portable like the MV-50 mentioned earlier in the thread. The Puma looks like a great setup along with the many positive feedback, yet it may be overkill for you at this juncture. I don't recall what vehicle you are in and what mods already established, but integrating an OBA system can sometimes leave a sour taste, especially if it's not meeting expectations. For example, a few fellow wheelers have been displeased with Viar units (don't recall the units) based on lower output/duty cycle but with higher price tag over similar units like the Smitty built. I've seen them side by side and the Smitty built mentioned earlier is seriously a badazz unit.
I've borrowed a friends MV-50 for filling my tires. It take roughly 20 minutes total to get all from 15-18 up to 35-38 psi. Airing up a time, imo, to ******** chat with those you just rode with. A great use of time in my view.
Just some thoughts for you to consider as this is one thing where there is room to adapt and not burn alot of coin.
Hey fellow York-er! I just made my install 100% as of yesterday. Very happen with it!
verdesardog
Explorer
Yes but that allows you to install it where ever and however you want....
Mine is installed under the cab on the frame rails up out of the way in otherwise unused space.
verdesardog
Explorer
hear are some pics of how I installed my oba: http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=886&p=11587#p11587
Yes but that allows you to install it where ever and however you want....
Mine is installed under the cab on the frame rails up out of the way in otherwise unused space.
I see that you put a sort of box around your pump. Has that kept all the crap from the road off of it?
verdesardog
Explorer
Yes the box has done it's job perfectly, I have about a ton of dried mud under the truck right now but the compressor is clean and working fine!