Auxiliary Air Compressor Mounting Location

[Shutterbug57]

I plan to take my Bighorn with the Off Road Group package off road - shocker. Having a compressor on board to air up the tires after airing them down for off road activities is pretty much a must. I realize I can get a mobile compressor that either hooks up to the battery or plugs into the outlet in the bed, but is there a good location to permanently mount a compressor? If you have done this, please let me know where you found to mount the compressor. I do not have air suspension.

 

[Randy Grant]

I plan to take my Bighorn with the Off Road Group package off road - shocker. Having a compressor on board to air up the tires after airing them down for off road activities is pretty much a must. I realize I can get a mobile compressor that either hooks up to the battery or plugs into the outlet in the bed, but is there a good location to permanently mount a compressor? If you have done this, please let me know where you found to mount the compressor. I do not have air suspension.

There has been at least one who mounted a small compressor in the bin behind the front seats and under floor. Also, there is room if you want to change out the stock intake for a Vara Ram, or Mopar Ram Air. That way the space previously used for the filter box becomes empty space and might be a good location for a compressor. Only other option might be in the bed, as under the hood is already pretty crowded.

 

[nlambert182]

If you have ramboxes you could mount one in there. Otherwise, if you're wanting it weather proof "maybe" behind the rear seat? Normally I'd suggest somewhere under the truck on the frame rail but if you're going to go mudding I'm not sure how well it'd hold up.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Tons of room under the dash. Tons of room under the bed to mount 5 gal tank.

 

[Shutterbug57]

Tons of room under the dash. Tons of room under the bed to mount 5 gal tank.

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Good info. Thanks. Did you have to remove the bed to do this install?

 

[18CrewDually]

I made a U bracket and mounted the unit on passenger side tucked up along the bedside to the frame, specifically utilizing the rear cab mount flange and spring hanger mount as bolting points.




Best I got for pics at the moment.

 

[Udy2554]

Not a great pic, but this is the compressor for the Airlift 5000! In the bin behind the driver’s seat!

 

[crash68]

Check Kleinn for the air system (with or without air horns) as they offer a compressor and tank that bolts up behind the front bumper

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[Sandevino]

I seen one too many under-bed mounted air tanks rupture to mount one on my truck. I have a 5 gallon compressor under the rear seat I plug into the console outlet when needed.

 

[18CrewDually]

Check Kleinn for the air system (with or without air horns) as they offer a compressor and tank that bolts up behind the front bumper

Kleinn Automotive Accessories | #TooLoudTooBad

Kleinn produces the loudest air horns, train horns, onboard air systems and accessories for all vehicle types. #TooLoudTooBad

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I didn't see the behind bumper kit. Not much room with an intercooler. Is that for a gasser truck? They offer some pricey stuff.
I fit my triples behind the right side front bumper. Was able to use an existing bolt too. And it's easily accessible and serviceable for the solenoid. The pic is from the ground looking up. I know, another crappy pic. Lol.

 

[crash68]

I didn't see the behind bumper kit. Not much room with an intercooler. Is that for a gasser truck?

The 1500 kits are different from the HD trucks ones, probably just for the reason you mentioned with the Cummins trucks.

https://kleinnretail.s3.amazonaws.com/pdfs/RAM19-OBA_RevB.pdf

https://kleinnretail.s3.amazonaws.com/pdfs/KL%20RAMHDOBA-6450.pdf

 

[Hardracer]

Good info. Thanks. Did you have to remove the bed to do this install?

He cheated....he made a whole new flatbed then re-did that to extend it after a recent huntin trip....lol(pic kinda looks familiar)
But if he says you can fit whatever in there..you probably can.
Not to much stops ole DILLIGAF from achieving something.
Hell,give him a gummy and watch him go...ever-ready bunny on steroids..lmao