On board air for the trails.

[AcidCold]

Every wheeler knows that your vehicle will perform much better by deflating your tires to the appropriate psi, but once you are done wheeling for the day, you need to fill back up for the ride home.
So, i got tired of waiting on a long line of wheelers airing up and decided to install my own system! i bought a P/N 10005 Viair on board air system that runs up to 150 psi, i run my air horns from it as well, very well built system and has a very nice powder coat finish.
I highly recommend this system to anyone, lifted or dropped, you will find many uses for it.

Please excuse my dirty bottom Joe!! :D

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[Frankie]

WOW Thats really cool!!!

[Megatron]

Yeah thats sick!

[hemi.jon]

i loved my viair system i had in my wrangler. ran my train horns and filled my tires. and once all my friends new i had it i became roadside service..lol

[TeamCherokee06]

That a nice little system,I've seen people go as far as wiring and plumbing it with the engine bay.

[NHWK05]

Thats sweet. I never had the $ for an electric OBA on my Xj so i converted my a/c compressor to an air compressor.

[AcidCold]

Train horns.. wow! LOL those suckers are loud!
You can see mine under the license plate.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z216/Acidcold/BadlandsMarch142009043.jpg

[NHWK05]

Is your setup under the jeep like that going to be too vulnerable to the elements and damage? Mud and snow seem to get every where.

[B.P.O.D]

that's awesome!!! how much is that kit? how much were the horns?????

[AcidCold]

The kit was $240 from some dude on Ebay ( i jumped on that! LOL) the horns were free since my dad works in a trucking yard.
I think the Viair sells for $450 or so.

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Is your setup under the jeep like that going to be too vulnerable to the elements and damage? Mud and snow seem to get every where.

2 winters and no problems, my rear skid protects the tank.

[B.P.O.D]

sweet $240 is a good price!!! how much would the horns be if i had to buy them?

[hemi.jon]

my setup cost me $400 for the Viair 450c OBA system, then i found the horns for $100, they were kleinn 220s
kleinns on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KLEINN-220-TRAIN-HORN_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116 QQhashZitem53da2962f8QQitemZ360142430968QQptZMotor sQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQQsalenotsupp orted)

i had a loud setup. i loved it, i had a button shift knob on my 5spd that i hooked the button up for the horns.

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[B.P.O.D]

can we add horns like this and pass inspection? are there laws?

[hemi.jon]

i dont think in an inspection they can nab you..but we dont have those here, in FL they are technically illeagle, if they hear it, not see it.., but the cops dont mind as long as you use them as a horn and u dont just ride down through town honking.

[AcidCold]

I don't get inspection but i also keep my oba off unless i am on long rides or on the trails. my switch is hidden from view too so that helps.
Try Ebay for a good horn like Hemijon said, good stuff on there.

[NHWK05]

Technically they are illegal cause train horns are waaay to loud. But dont get caught using them. You can get trucker horns too, those are street legal. Train horns need to be heard from miles away.

[B.P.O.D]

oh man that would be awesome to use when someone is driving slow in the left lane!!!! maybe ill get a trucker horn since they are street legal and i will have to get an inspection done when i move to PA in a few months!

[JeepWK05]

What about a stand alone air compressor? Those Duracell Powerpacks, the ones that can jumpstart your car come with an air compressor. Would it have enough power to air up your tires when your done?

http://www.duracellpower.com/portable-power/power-packs/powerpack-450.aspx

[AcidCold]

Product Features



Micro processor controlled voice technology provides instant system diagnosis information
150 PSI air compressor for inflating tires and small sports equipment
Jumper cables designed for safe and efficient jump-starting
Built-in light provides illumination in emergency situations at home and on the road
AC charger stored in the unit, Recharge at home or from a vehicle


I like it for the jumper feature! very affordable too.

[JeepWK05]

Product Features



Micro processor controlled voice technology provides instant system diagnosis information
150 PSI air compressor for inflating tires and small sports equipment
Jumper cables designed for safe and efficient jump-starting
Built-in light provides illumination in emergency situations at home and on the road
AC charger stored in the unit, Recharge at home or from a vehicle


I like it for the jumper feature! very affordable too.

I would assume it could easily inflate the tires back up and not consume a lot of battery power. Would you agree?

[hemi.jon]

yes i ran mine alot with the jeep off, but u do notice a power difference to it, best is to leave the vehicle on.

[AcidCold]

I would guess it can be recharged using the cigarette lighter.. it would be kinda stupid if that was not possible.

[hemi.jon]

I would guess it can be recharged using the cigarette lighter.. it would be kinda stupid if that was not possible.



??? cig lighter? the OBA you can hook 12v right to the battery.

[JeepWK05]

??? cig lighter? the OBA you can hook 12v right to the battery.

He was referring to the Duracell Powerpack that i mentioned earlier.

[hemi.jon]

oo ok