Simple, quick question

redram04 · Aug 1, 2015

Is it lame to install one of those onboard air compressors on a 2wd? I have seen them mainly on 4wds so they can air up their tires after they go off road. Here is why I want one on my 2wd. I work in construction and sometimes I have to use air tools. Also, it would come in handy to air up my tires on demand after I pick up the occasional nail on the job site.

Beauregard7765 · Aug 1, 2015

I wouldn't see why it was be lame. I'll go for it

Harley Harrold · Aug 1, 2015

It's your truck so set it up like you want or need.

JPT · Aug 1, 2015

Do you have to give up your AC compressor to do it?

dearchristopher · Aug 4, 2015

do it! I'm putting load bags on my truck after I lower and I'll throw a compressor in the bed off to the side to quick air those up and down. would be a nice addition. like everyone says, your truck so make it how you want!

and no you wouldn't have to give up your A/C compressor. those two aren't mutually exclusive

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Bullitt5339 · Aug 4, 2015

I have actually been thinking about this as well. I have a small electric compressor and tank that were left over from another project, and they're really too small to use for a full airbag install, but I think that they would be perfect for the McGaughy's helper bags. Wire up a gauge and switch and I'd always have air on demand. Maybe even add a fitting for a small air hose for emergency tire air-ups.

chefred112 · Aug 4, 2015

I have a small onboard that I use to air my helper bags...have gauges in the cubby and the switch off to the left almost where to column shifter use to be.. I'd like to figure out a way to run a hose to it so I could air tires if I ever need to..

derekp · Aug 5, 2015

I have one on my 2wd truck. I use it for my train horns and for onboard air. I put a Chuck on the back bumper for hooking up a air hose. I have a switch inside the truck to turn the compressor on and off so if I ever develop a leak it won't run all night and kill my battery.

sbarron · Aug 5, 2015

OP, you'd be hard-pressed, I think, to use the kind of small compressor I believe your're thinking of for air tools without a tank of some kind. Most tools use a large volume of air.

chefred112 · Aug 5, 2015

derekp said:
I have one on my 2wd truck. I use it for my train horns and for onboard air. I put a Chuck on the back bumper for hooking up a air hose. I have a switch inside the truck to turn the compressor on and off so if I ever develop a leak it won't run all night and kill my battery.

would you have a pic of that? (chuck)

derekp · Aug 5, 2015

Compressor, horns, and chuck.

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