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[Merc4x4]

Got some goodies on the way from Summit Racing. Now that I installed that DV8 Compressor storage tray - I needed to fill it.

ARB Twin, with a Ride Tech 2 Gal aluminum storage tank and my Hadley Big Bully air horns are getting ready to be installed. I am also going to be running a 1/0 gauge power line to the rear with a distribution block to power the compressor and whatever else I decide to put back there.

Would love to hear opinions on my proposed wiring config.

Since I have the air horn I technically need the compressor to always be available to turn on and shut off via pressure switch once the tank is full. SO I don't really need the ARB rocker switch...however, should there ever be an issue in the air system I do need the ability to easily shut down the compressor from running all the time. So for that I an going to use Aux 5 BUT I am going to get a different relay so that when Aux 5 is OFF, the compressor is switched on BECAUSE, I also am going to use a 5 pin relay on the horns so that Aux 5 OFF will also be Air Horns switched ON. If there's ever an issue with air system, blown line or tank, I turn ON Aux 5 and then it shuts down the compressor and switches back to Factory horn.

Thoughts?

AUX 5 off will switch off compressor and turn on air horn. I assume there is an air horn trigger. Air horn is running off tank.
You'll need to turn AUX 5 back on to recharge tank after depleting with air horn.

Any other accessories running off air / air tank? CTIS?

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[KillerPenz]

Got some goodies on the way from Summit Racing. Now that I installed that DV8 Compressor storage tray - I needed to fill it.

ARB Twin, with a Ride Tech 2 Gal aluminum storage tank and my Hadley Big Bully air horns are getting ready to be installed. I am also going to be running a 1/0 gauge power line to the rear with a distribution block to power the compressor and whatever else I decide to put back there.

Would love to hear opinions on my proposed wiring config.

Since I have the air horn I technically need the compressor to always be available to turn on and shut off via pressure switch once the tank is full. SO I don't really need the ARB rocker switch...however, should there ever be an issue in the air system I do need the ability to easily shut down the compressor from running all the time. So for that I an going to use Aux 5 BUT I am going to get a different relay so that when Aux 5 is OFF, the compressor is switched on BECAUSE, I also am going to use a 5 pin relay on the horns so that Aux 5 OFF will also be Air Horns switched ON. If there's ever an issue with air system, blown line or tank, I turn ON Aux 5 and then it shuts down the compressor and switches back to Factory horn.

Thoughts?

All I got to say is I use Aux 3 for my compressor. Not sure if that makes me better than you or not, just is what it is.

 

[Johnny Mo]

AUX 5 off will switch off compressor and turn on air horn. I assume there is an air horn trigger. Air horn is running off tank.
You'll need to turn AUX 5 back on to recharge tank after depleting with air horn.

Any other accessories running off air / air tank? CTIS?

No, Aux 5 will provide switched power to 2 relays. One to compressor - 4 pin normally closed so Aux off means compressor on and Aux on means compressor off. And 2nd to 5 pin with Aux 5 no power leg to air horn air release solenoid and the relay out when Aux 5 is powered on - to switchover to factory horn.

Aux 5 will stay OFF most of the time and in the event of a system air leak or I don't want to scare the living crap out of someone with the air horn....switch to on and "temporarily" turn off compressor and switchover horns to factory.

 

[Johnny Mo]

All I got to say is I use Aux 3 for my compressor. Not sure if that makes me better than you or not, just is what it is.

I have 1, 3, 6 already in use for 2nd fogs, KC Flex 4s and their backlight.

 

[KillerPenz]

I have 1, 3, 6 already in use for 2nd fogs, KC Flex 4s and their backlight.

What weirdo uses 1, 3, & 6? Your math isn't mathing.

I started out in this order:
2, 4, 6 (makes sense cuz all even numbers).
Then I used 3 afterwards.

^ See, my math at least matheses. Your's is all wacky!

 

[Merc4x4]

No, Aux 5 will provide switched power to 2 relays. One to compressor - 4 pin normally closed so Aux off means compressor on and Aux on means compressor off. And 2nd to 5 pin with Aux 5 no power leg to air horn air release solenoid and the relay out when Aux 5 is powered on - to switchover to factory horn.

Aux 5 will stay OFF most of the time and in the event of a system air leak or I don't want to scare the living crap out of someone with the air horn....switch to on and "temporarily" turn off compressor and switchover horns to factory.

I use AUX 3 for my compressor, so what he said

All I got to say is I use Aux 3 for my compressor. Not sure if that makes me better than you or not, just is what it is.

Seriously, though, I think I'm understanding.
Your AUX switch when on will disable both the air horn and the air compressor.
So you default driving mode will be air horn (and compressor) on.

Makes sense to couple those 2 and save an AUX switch. I might wire it opposite, since I'd rarely use the air horn. (AUX on enables both air horn and compressor). But that would make it more difficult to use the air horn in the heat of the moment, when you really want to use it.

 

[Johnny Mo]

I use AUX 3 for my compressor, so what he said




Seriously, though, I think I'm understanding.
Your AUX switch when on will disable both the air horn and the air compressor.
So you default driving mode will be air horn (and compressor) on.

Makes sense to couple those 2 and save an AUX switch. I might wire it opposite, since I'd rarely use the air horn. (AUX on enables both air horn and compressor). But that would make it more difficult to use the air horn in the heat of the moment, when you really want to use it.

Not exactly, but I think you do get the idea of what I'm trying to do. My steering wheel will still activate the horn. Whether it's the air horn or the factory horn, the relays are just going to be set up in a way that if auxiliary 5 is off, air horn and compressor are functional. If auxiliary 5 is turned on compressor and air horn are not functional and factory horn is.
Btw, my aux 3 is my 30 amp switch which is why it is on my KC HiLites. I figured since I would use backlighting on those KC's the least I would put it farthest away from me on aux 6. Aux 5 will likely end up as my secondary reverse lights and switch 4 my Rock lights. Under the hood, I'm planning on using a magnetic reed switch to power one or two. KC cyclones as my underhood light.

 

[Merc4x4]

I was looking at the ProjectX lights. They have an app or something.

I don't foresee a situation where you would need the compressor armed and the air horn disarmed. Even if the air horn was stuck on it wouldn't be horrible if you had to air up a tire or 4.

I didn't realize the Raptor switch bank was so different. I think the closest switch to the driver is the big 30 amp switch on other trims.

 

[BAUS67]

I was looking at the ProjectX lights. They have an app or something.

I don't foresee a situation where you would need the compressor armed and the air horn disarmed. Even if the air horn was stuck on it wouldn't be horrible if you had to air up a tire or 4.

I didn't realize the Raptor switch bank was so different. I think the closest switch to the driver is the big 30 amp switch on other trims.

Yes it is.

 

[Bronc-OH]

@KillerPenz https://apnews.com/article/ford-inv...150-27-liter-2ca83270a0f4324dc15699a75c2f426c

 

[KillerPenz]

@KillerPenz https://apnews.com/article/ford-inv...150-27-liter-2ca83270a0f4324dc15699a75c2f426c

Well, Ford can always replace my engine with a V8. They seem to be pretty reliable

 

[Tor148]

@KillerPenz https://apnews.com/article/ford-inv...150-27-liter-2ca83270a0f4324dc15699a75c2f426c

 

[KillerPenz]

Installed a Chinese bumper on the brother in law's Bronco over the weekend. Also installed his winch and switched to a synthetic rope in case @Rob1135ny needs to be saved from the parking lot! Will probably swap out the rollers as well.

 

[Rob1135ny]

Installed a Chinese bumper on the brother in law's Bronco over the weekend. Also installed his winch and switched to a synthetic rope in case @Rob1135ny needs to be saved from the parking lot! Will probably swap out the rollers as well.

Speaking of bumpers…. Can you put a winch on the modular bumper ?

 

[Bschurr]

I finally picked this up earlier in the week…

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