Has anyone purchased the ARP compressor - any likes/dislikes?
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Highly recommend ARB!Has anyone purchased the ARP compressor - any likes/dislikes?
Thanks for the info - what was the model of the portable version you bought?Highly recommend ARB!
Have one mounted under the hood in our wrangler and plumbed to rear with a quick connect. Works beautifully, airs up 33’s in about 1 min each from ~18psi at beach. Going on 4 years without issue.
Picked up the portable toolbox version to take between my power wagon and wife’s GX. Works exactly the same as and just as well besides having to connect to battery each time. Took a little longer to air 35’s to 55psi but still under 2 mins each. Definitely recommend an upgraded air chuck with digital guage built in though.
Amazon Links for all:Thanks for the info - what was the model of the portable version you bought?
This is fantastic information! Agree on the tank model - it just looked overkill to me for something I’ll probably use a few times a year - and do not need to bring air tools to rebuild the car with me.Amazon Links for all:
Portable:
ARB CKMP12 Portable Air Compressor 12V High Performance and Output Compressor
and onboard air for JKU:
ARB CKMA12 On-Board Air Compressor High Performance 12 Volt for Air Locker Differentials and Tire Inflation
and the air chuck with digital guage (fits in "toolbox" of portable version above:
AZUNO Digital Tire Inflator with Pressure Gauge, 200 PSI, Heavy Duty Air Compressor Accessories, w/Rubber Hose Lock on Air Chuck and Quick Connect Coupler
on the Lexus site they offer the portable version of the ARB "twin" for $1100 ($895 on Amazon) and I'm here to tell as an avid offroader and someone who has been airing down to drive on the beach at OBX you don't need the twin with a reservoir to air up 33/35 inch tires. Now if you're going to be the first to fit 37's or 40's on your GX and plan to air up a long line of folks at the trail/beach, then maybe. Regardless buy from Amazon vs donating the upcharge for the same product at the dealership.
Haven’t seen anyone advertising the bracket for under the hood yet (if there is even space for one). If you don’t mind all the racket the compressor makes when airring up (or your wife and pup aren’t in the vehicle generally when you air up after leaving the beach or trail like mine) you could always mount an ARB CKMA12 in the cargo area. Would probably even fit in the cubby on the drivers side.I don't believe they have one you can install yet, do they?
Suppose it depends on the size of the tires you are airing up, from what psi to what psi you are going, and how long you want to spend doing it.If it’s just for airing up tires wouldn’t a battery powered unit like the Milwaukee M18 be a million times easier?
I always thought an onboard compressor was more for if you had an airbag setup or something that required a dedicated solution.
Always wondered this…
My M18 inflator is pretty compact and works amazingly well with no issues from cords.
Killy I just use the Ryobi wireless 18v unit with a digital screen and one+ lithium battery from Bunnings, cheap cheerful and used it for several years now to air up on several different vehicles, they have a larger version now also portable:If it’s just for airing up tires wouldn’t a battery powered unit like the Milwaukee M18 be a million times easier?
I always thought an onboard compressor was more for if you had an airbag setup or something that required a dedicated solution.
Always wondered this…
My M18 inflator is pretty compact and works amazingly well with no issues from cords.