maxspongebob

I have a 2 door so, it has even less space than yours. I put my air tank where the evap canister was and relocated the evap back above the axle. If I had it to do again, I would go with the RR air tank skid plate. It protects the Air tank and the evap canister. I know it is a little pricey, but for lower headache factor and better protection, it looks like the best solution.

MotoJeeper

I came across a video on youtube where a Middle Eastern guy put a small (1 gallon maybe) tank and a dual ARB compressor inside the rear storage compartment. It looked like he trimmed some of the plastic, but it fit. I'm thinking of trying to fit a single Viair in there with maybe a skinny 2 gallon tank when I get the money.

maxspongebob

That is an interesting idea as well. In fact I have seen where folks have mounted the compressor in the space behind the passenger taillight. I have mine mounted to the brake master cylinder.

One of the things that I would be concerned with putting the compressor in a confined space is HEAT. I have done a fair bit of wheeling and most of the time I air down. I also have 35's on so the amount of air required to air back up is significant. My compressor is a Viair 450C. It's a continuous duty compressors. When I have to air back up it usually takes 20-30 minutes (never timed it). The compressor runs non-stop during that process. When I am finished, the compressor is WAY to hot to touch (touch it and your skin will blister hot), even though it is in the engine compartment with lots of air blowing on it. Yes, i know the air in the engine compartment is hot already.

That being said, I think you should do some testing to see how well it will work in multiple locations before drilling any holes. Put it in the space in the back and temporarily run wires and a hose to it. Let it run a few minutes, then see if you can touch it, or worse, if it melts the plastic compartment cover.

Just my $.02. Good Luck.

Maertz

20-30 minutes?! Id be pissed off....

tapcola

No tank , no compressor , I do have a cheap one for back up .One nitrogen bottle 5min all 4 on 35s !

maxspongebob

Not at all, I think that is about right. Like I said, I never timed it but Viair advertises that it can inflate a 35 in 5 minutes.

How long does yours take?

maxspongebob

I see from your profile, you have the dual Viair 444 compressors. Where did you mount the compressor? I cant imagine where there is enough space for them, except under the passengers seat. I'm sure that my wife might like the vibrating compressor there, but me, not so much.

Maertz

i had them on my wheel wells, but am currently redoing the whole thing as i no longer have as much wheel wells and no storage compartment...

it takes about a minute a tire and thats including putting the caps and all on.. i had 35s before on 17"s as well and that was going from 8 psi to about 20-22