Installed my DV8 storage tray and ARB Twin

[Johnny Mo]

Been a long road getting this project completed, changes, work travel, parts orders etc. Finally got it all done, but I have to say I am extremely disappointed with ARB - their stainless braided hoses SUCK, I've had to swap out 3 of them because they were all leaking. I spent alot of time and effort on getting this install exactly the way I wanted, painstaking detail on how I wanted the compressor/tank and air horn to function using 2 relays and an Aux switch to a make it as stealthy and as clean as possible, even managed to do it all with minimum amount of drilling and NO cutting into any factory harnesses.

Here's my build pics - basically an ARB twin, with a Ridetech aluminum 2 gallon tank, air/water separating filter on the tank inlet, comes out to to a T and branches off to a Hadley Big Bully air horn on one leg and to a pressure regulator on the other to knock it down to 90psi for an air chuck and air tools. Normal operation with Aux 5 off is compressor ON and Air Horns active, switch Aux 5 to on and air system shuts down and horns revert back to factory. Made some custom brackets, fab work on some non custom brackets and custom wiring on a piece of black HDPE. @DV8offroad

I also used Forscan to change the powerpoint timeout so that my compressor doesn't run excessively given the leaks...if I can get that all sorted I may change it back. (did a few other updates while I was in there also - disabled double honk and enabled global close.

and yes I know i have issues

Build pics: https://photos.app.goo.gl/JK9DzkcMWQaB368UA

Leaky hoses pics and video: https://photos.app.goo.gl/BPaHaJocZNaVMGR18

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[C6ZZGT]

So the (air horn )compressor is on all the time until you flip aux 5 and then you have stock horn,correct ?

 

[PEGB]

Wow. Great job. I admire your attention to detail and tenacity.

 

[5GENIDN]

Been a long road getting this project completed, changes, work travel, parts orders etc. Finally got it all done, but I have to say I am extremely disappointed with ARB - their stainless braided hoses SUCK, I've had to swap out 3 of them because they were all leaking. I spent alot of time and effort on getting this install exactly the way I wanted, painstaking detail on how I wanted the compressor/tank and air horn to function using 2 relays and an Aux switch to a make it as stealthy and as clean as possible, even managed to do it all with minimum amount of drilling and NO cutting into any factory harnesses.

Here's my build pics - basically an ARB twin, with a Ridetech aluminum 2 gallon tank, air/water separating filter on the tank inlet, comes out to to a T and branches off to a Hadley Big Bully air horn on one leg and to a pressure regulator on the other to knock it down to 90psi for an air chuck and air tools. Normal operation with Aux 5 off is compressor ON and Air Horns active, switch Aux 5 to on and air system shuts down and horns revert back to factory. Made some custom brackets, fab work on some non custom brackets and custom wiring on a piece of black HDPE. @DV8offroad

I also used Forscan to change the powerpoint timeout so that my compressor doesn't run excessively given the leaks...if I can get that all sorted I may change it back. (did a few other updates while I was in there also - disabled double honk and enabled global close.

and yes I know i have issues

Build pics: https://photos.app.goo.gl/JK9DzkcMWQaB368UA

Leaky hoses pics and video: https://photos.app.goo.gl/BPaHaJocZNaVMGR18

looking at the parts you chose to use I would guess you have done some audio work in the past... NICE JOB!.... Clean, easy to follow, really like your work. I have been playing with an almost identical idea... got the tank, the pumps, the DV8 pocket all bookmarked.... Have not started because of all the other projects that are current ... but this is on my list and I am impressed with your install. I am going to have to review this when the time comes to hit this project....

Again... nice job, thanks for posting all the pics.

 

[Johnny Mo]

So the (air horn )compressor is on all the time until you flip aux 5 and then you have stock horn,correct ?

The compressor is on all the time when ignition is in on position, the internal ARB pressure switch turns off when the storage tank is full at 135psi. But yes - standard operating position is Aux 5 OFF = Compressor on and horn routed to air horn solenoid. AUX 5 on = Compressor off and horn routed back to factory horn.

 

[Johnny Mo]

looking at the parts you chose to use I would guess you have done some audio work in the past... NICE JOB!.... Clean, easy to follow, really like your work. I have been playing with an almost identical idea... got the tank, the pumps, the DV8 pocket all bookmarked.... Have not started because of all the other projects that are current ... but this is on my list and I am impressed with your install. I am going to have to review this when the time comes to hit this project....

Again... nice job, thanks for posting all the pics.

Feel free to hit me up when you do it - happy to share thoughts.

 

[5GENIDN]

Feel free to hit me up when you do it - happy to share thoughts.

Appreciate that. I am probably 6 to 8 months out.... So many projects already in the pipe line... Steering rack, portals, looking at coil over upgrade, been looking at Acutune concerning those....
Then the spare... want to get it off the gate but still wanting it with me... trying to design a sliding mount that allows me to put it in the back of my 2 door without a seat delete.... Playing with ideas there.... but trying to focus on the next which is the rack and portals. I think they should be shipping soon. Need to call Quinn. YEA.... So many projects... Makes this thing FUN!

 

[Doc TOC]

I missed something. Why did you put in an air horn? Is that a Yonkers thing?

 

[Johnny Mo]

I missed something. Why did you put in an air horn? Is that a Yonkers thing?

I'm not from Yonkers so I wouldn't know. But I had one in my Expedition years ago and decided I wanted one in my Bronco.

 

[Boreal]

Nice work all around!

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