Good Spot For Air Compressor (s)...........

Joined: 26 Oct 2002 Location: Melbourne

While the interior is still gutted from the body lift I thought I'd pull a few bits out to see if I could find an out of the way compressor location.
I always had my eye on the compartment under the rear seat which houses the factory bottle jack. This compartment also houses the factory locker compressor and wiring harness. The harness is there on every Gen 2 vehicle regardless of locker fitment.
I bought a air compressor from RKS in Braeside (flows 37.5 ltr/min, ARB = 29.5 ltr/min) for $90, comes with a kit bag and attachments.
I found that the compartment cover is held down by about 12 bolts so took it off and removed the bottle jack and stuff. The compressor fits in perfectly so I'll get another one for the other side, bolt them in, get them wired up to a switch on the dash, plumb them together and have one attachment for an airline. I will have to grind off the jack mount also (spot welded to the floor). Combined flow will be 75 ltr/min (twin tongue is 85 ltr/min, cost $800). All up should be about $250. For $90 per compressor if they last a few years I'll be happy.

Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Location: Sydney

Nice work Frank..
Its just never ending is it, as far as toys are concerned....
And you can never have to many of them....

Joined: 14 Jul 2003 Location: Concord

Once drowned the paj, found plenty of water and mud in that compartment, be sure to seal the floorpan inlets as i still get damp on occasions. Wink

Joined: 02 Sep 2003

I have a factory rear diff lock, Where is the compressor on a SWB? The location described above doesn't exist on my vehicle.
I was about to go out and buy a engine bay compressor for inflating tyres as I always thought the diff lock was vacuum operated.
Any chance of a phone number for RKS?

Joined: 26 Oct 2002 Location: Melbourne

Not sure if the shortie has the same spot or not. Don't they have the jack in the back somewhere ??
The factory locker compressor and ECU are in different positions in the swb.
RKS :- (03)9580-4700 Cyclone compressor (37.5ltr/min) $90 + GST.

Frank.

Joined: 24 Oct 2002 Location: Brisbane, Nthsider

the factory airlocker compressor is behind the plastic panel in i the back left of the car. its about in line with the rear seat bakrest. computer for locker is located in behind centre console on floor.

Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Location: Sydney

he guys..

Rocket - what r the size of the bolts/nuts of the front ball joints ??

Frank - what r the size etc of the bolts on the upper control arms ( the ones that u undo to adjust the wheel align specs...shims bolts..) ?? sorry to hear about your mishap...

Thanks guys....

Joined: 24 Oct 2002 Location: Brisbane, Nthsider

99% sure they are M8 grade 8.8. not sure on lenth, prob around 25-30mm.

Joined: 02 Sep 2003

Thanks for the info in the compressor location.
I'm thinking of mounting a 2nd compressor around rear wheel arch location with small tank and small pressure regulator. If possible behind the interior plastic cavity inboard of the outside fender. Though I am worried about heat build up. An idea was fit a 12" thermo fan I have in my garage into the plastic with a vent hole more towards the rear (also in the interior plastic). The thermofan would come on with the compressor.

The overall aim is to attach the air hose to the individual tyre and not have to worry about watching the tyre pressure.

Any thoughts on this?

Joined: 24 Oct 2002 Location: Brisbane, Nthsider

dude how much heat do you thiink you'll get to need a 12" thermo fan??? Rolling Eyes

maybe fit a couple of little 12v computer fans. good pressure regulators cost alot. an inline air guage may be a far more economical solution.

Joined: 02 Sep 2003

Yeah, I agree the 12" is a bit of an overkill, but it's free as it's in my shed as is a near new adjustable pressure reg with gauge. I didn't know computer fans are 12V, just assumed they were 240V. I will check out pricing.
Thanks for the input.

Joined: 24 Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne

<Thanks for the info in the compressor location.
<I'm thinking of mounting a 2nd compressor around rear wheel arch <location with small tank and small pressure regulator. If possible behind <the interior plastic cavity inboard of the outside fender. Though I am <worried about heat build up. An idea was fit a 12" thermo fan I have in <my garage into the plastic with a vent hole more towards the rear (also <in the interior plastic). The thermofan would come on with the <compressor.

<The overall aim is to attach the air hose to the individual tyre and not <have to worry about watching the tyre pressure.

I wouldnt worry about heat build up for 4 tyres.

Supercheap have cheap regs and compressors etc

Bazzle