ARB dual compressor install

[luke666 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close luke666]

So had Prado no. 2 for a couple of months now and decided to finally install my dual compressor since I was robbed of my 80 which I was going to put it in first. Now I've seen the engine bay and under seat but I've got dual batteries and don't like the under seat idea. My first Prado was a gxl so this time I've opted for a gx which suits my needs better , since it's a gx and no a/c in the back I knew there would be a little bit of room in there so here's a pic of final mounting of the compressor.

[fatboydave Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close fatboydave]

This is what I wish I had done, rather than squeeze mine into the engine bay.

I like the brackets. Assume you got them fabricated?

[luke666 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close luke666]

Thanks Dave , yeeeeh Nah just had some gal lying round and picked up some captive body nuts that I could use. Was going to weld up a better looking bracket but didn't have any flat bar thin enough.

[prizecupboard Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close prizecupboard]

Nice install, did you run power from the front or is there a good supply near there?

[luke666 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close luke666]

Thanks and yes previous owner had piranha put a dual system in with power in back with fridge outlets.

[luke666 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close luke666]

Just an update to my last post , I have since installed an air tank , gauge and two outlets front and rear

[Nova Member Find all posts View Profile Close Nova]

Are the outlets on the outside? Have you weather/dustproofed them at all?

I am looking to add an outlet near the towbar but am worried about the fittings getting clogged with dust etc.

Cheers, Nova

[luke666 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close luke666]

Are the outlets on the outside? Have you weather/dustproofed them at all?

I am looking to add an outlet near the towbar but am worried about the fittings getting clogged with dust etc.

Cheers, Nova

Yeh one in the front grill and one in one of the rear compartments

[Hally Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hally]

So had Prado no. 2 for a couple of months now and decided to finally install my dual compressor since I was robbed of my 80 which I was going to put it in first. Now I've seen the engine bay and under seat but I've got dual batteries and don't like the under seat idea. My first Prado was a gxl so this time I've opted for a gx which suits my needs better , since it's a gx and no a/c in the back I knew there would be a little bit of room in there so here's a pic of final mounting of the compressor.

How's it being going no dramas wuth mounting there.
Im looking to do the same thing shortly

[luke666 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close luke666]

How's it being going no dramas wuth mounting there.
Im looking to do the same thing shortly

Yeh All good with mounting positions just going to tap into the line that runs through the drivers side to add a little flex air blow gun under the drivers seat to blow out the cabin.

[Rdae1981 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Rdae1981]

How much difference has adding the air tank made? I have the same compressor currently under the seat but I'm thinking of moving to the rear panel like yours and wondering if I should add the tank while I'm going. As I doubt I will ever run air tools or lockers in the future I'm wondering if its a worthwhile mod or just overkill. Currently I have it powered off the main battery by moving it to the back I would either have to extend the power cables I think they are 8 b&s, would voltage drop be an issue over that distance, or power from Aux which I have a fuse box in the back.
Regards

[luke666 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close luke666]

Hi yes adding a tank is overkill its just i had one lying around so I used it. As far as power goes as you can see it already existed in the rear so no problem there