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I found this thread: https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/arb-single-compressor-install-video-helpful-hints.71700/
which details the install of the BRUSHED compressor SINGLE, but i bought the BRUSHLESS compressor... I have the dual BRUSHED compressor in my van, so I have a little comparison between the two...
I wanted to post a few points on the install of the BRUSHLESS (because of some form factor differences between the brushed and brushless single compressor) that are a little different than the BRUSHED compressor.
1. I went with the single compressor not because it was a little cheaper but because I figured I didn't need the faster fill rate but rather wanted to be more economical with space inside the engine bay. Wrong. The mount basically occupies the space whether it's Double or Single. So don't let that bug you much. Trivial point my dual brushed compressor SOUNDS much better than the single brushless. The single brushless sounds strained and high pitch, but works fine.
2. The install is pretty straightforward. I loosened that inside shock mount bolt quite a bit and it was pretty easy to slip the medial bracket underneath there with it that loose(but not too lose). Torqued it up to spec with torque wrench (if you don't have one of these and have bikes or cars you work on, get them. I have a small 0-20lb/ft and a large 10-90lb/ft torque wrenches.)
3. The only way I could get the configuration of the compressor to fit is fully on its side in this configuration.
4. I got a little lucky because you need to mount the ARB bracket to the KR off road bracket first without really knowing how the compressor will fit in there. If you mount the ARB bracket too far to the side of the passenger wall, then the pressure control port will hit the KR bracket on the engine side and you can't rotate the compressor "sideways" enough. But if you mount it TOO far to the engine side then it seems it gets in the way with the wiring harnesses near the engine. I would say favor mounting the ARB bracket somewhat but not all the way to the engine side of the KR mount.
5. I ran the wiring harness and + power along the firewall and had JUST enough positive wire to reach the battery... ( not my cleanest wiring job in the world but it works).
6. My dog really laid down on the job on this install..."can you pass the wrench..."[no response from dog]
which details the install of the BRUSHED compressor SINGLE, but i bought the BRUSHLESS compressor... I have the dual BRUSHED compressor in my van, so I have a little comparison between the two...
I wanted to post a few points on the install of the BRUSHLESS (because of some form factor differences between the brushed and brushless single compressor) that are a little different than the BRUSHED compressor.
1. I went with the single compressor not because it was a little cheaper but because I figured I didn't need the faster fill rate but rather wanted to be more economical with space inside the engine bay. Wrong. The mount basically occupies the space whether it's Double or Single. So don't let that bug you much. Trivial point my dual brushed compressor SOUNDS much better than the single brushless. The single brushless sounds strained and high pitch, but works fine.
2. The install is pretty straightforward. I loosened that inside shock mount bolt quite a bit and it was pretty easy to slip the medial bracket underneath there with it that loose(but not too lose). Torqued it up to spec with torque wrench (if you don't have one of these and have bikes or cars you work on, get them. I have a small 0-20lb/ft and a large 10-90lb/ft torque wrenches.)
3. The only way I could get the configuration of the compressor to fit is fully on its side in this configuration.
4. I got a little lucky because you need to mount the ARB bracket to the KR off road bracket first without really knowing how the compressor will fit in there. If you mount the ARB bracket too far to the side of the passenger wall, then the pressure control port will hit the KR bracket on the engine side and you can't rotate the compressor "sideways" enough. But if you mount it TOO far to the engine side then it seems it gets in the way with the wiring harnesses near the engine. I would say favor mounting the ARB bracket somewhat but not all the way to the engine side of the KR mount.
5. I ran the wiring harness and + power along the firewall and had JUST enough positive wire to reach the battery... ( not my cleanest wiring job in the world but it works).
6. My dog really laid down on the job on this install..."can you pass the wrench..."[no response from dog]
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So you can actually rotate it so everything sits how you want. You may know that. If others do not... loosen this bolt up and you can rotate the canister to point your air port where you want. Also another thing to note... you CAN USE some of the ports on the silver canister. There are TWO additional ports you can connect accessories to! So you are not forced to use the 2 on the end, but you have TWO MORE. Soo that may have helped with your install as you could have had the pressure switch and coupler on the same side.
