Help picking onboard air system

[KevinP]

I think ill get a 12v to get me going so I can start gathering the parts for the a/c compressor over time. Ill have to locate a parts list online. Thanks for the input.

[Kurt]

I'll save you the trouble.

Schematic with generic parts list.


Don't buy a "kit". You can get the pieces much cheaper if you shop around.
Not that hard to put together. You have all winter before wheeling season.
Perfect wrenchfest opportunity.

In line oiler nearest, coalescing filter and pressure switch mounted behind the headlight.


Pressure tank mounted on the drivers rear fender well.


Pressure relief valve under the pressure gauge.



Here is a shot of the setup in my YJ.

[Baseshakers]

I'd get a cheap mv50 then, it won't last forever but for $70 or so it will do the job for now.

[KevinP]

Thanks Kurt. How would I mount the compressor without losing my existing a/c ?

[Kurt]

I believe Ryan added a second A/C compressor to his 4.0 when he did his OBA.
Ryan.....

[Baseshakers]

You're right Kurt! If you want a straight forward kit and don't mind spending (a lot of) money you get everything with this: http://www.kilbystore.com/ke-2000-k.html
I ended up just using their bracket and fabbed parts to work with a Sanden since the brackets are designed for Yorks: http://www.kilbystore.com/ke-2100.html

For a '95 YJ I believe you need this bracket: http://www.kilbystore.com/ke-1000.html

[RalphTomaccio]

My daughters bought me a Viair 450P Automatic Compressor for Christmas. It has a 100% duty cycle. The automatic feature is nice. It will automatically turn on and off between tire fills. On my 32" stock tires, it took 2 minutes to go from 20 to 35 psi. It was $276.00 on Amazon.

But, I have to agree, if you can fit a A/C compressor in your Jeep, do it. A few people, including Kurt, have let me use theirs and it only took 30 sec. They are quick!

[KevinP]

Yeah, that kit is too much for me at this time. I'll have to start collecting parts and do it when I get it all together. I probably have some of the plumbing parts hanging around so I'll have to start looking. All the info is greatly appreciated, you guys rock !!!

[KevinP]

I was looking at high pressure compressors a while back for paintball. This could serve 2 purposes...

http://shoeboxcompressor.com/Compressor ... u.tpl.html

With this...

http://www.amazon.com/Uniweld-40002-Nit ... rogen+tank