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The StRanger
February 24th, 2014, 01:28 PM
Got a new toy !!!!
Now I want to mount it on the side of the back box..
Iv heard closer to the batt is better..
Do I mount the compressor in the front and run the air lines back to the tanks
Or, do I just run the wires to the back and mount the compressor to the box ??
Rick
February 24th, 2014, 01:50 PM
Do I mount the compressor in the front and run the air lines back to the tanksThats how mine is....seems to work fine
Brucker
February 24th, 2014, 01:57 PM
Got a new toy !!!!
Now I want to mount it on the side of the back box..
Iv heard closer to the batt is better..
Do I mount the compressor in the front and run the air lines back to the tanks
Or, do I just run the wires to the back and mount the compressor to the box ??

I would run the compressor under the hood if at all possible. It is more protected from theft and the elements. Closer to the power source, meaning shorter wiring and cheaper(air line is cheaper than thick gauge wire). And being that it would be outside of the passenger compartment, it would be a lot less noisy.
The StRanger
February 24th, 2014, 02:02 PM
Where space is limited under my hood, I need to find room.
I dont wana put it under something, But damn !!
Jim
February 24th, 2014, 10:13 PM
What Aaron said...

Essentially, DC items, and this is a large draw item, benefit from shorter wiring (even more than "larger" wiring).
The StRanger
February 24th, 2014, 10:46 PM
I just need to find a way to move stuff.
Id rather have it under the hood
Shane
February 24th, 2014, 11:14 PM
Nice new toy!
Cr33p3r
February 25th, 2014, 12:56 PM
can always mount it behind the passenger front fender below where the air filter box is, it will be protected, lots of air flow for cooling and short wire runs. put a quick disconnect up by the air box for the front and run one along the frame to handle the rear.
The StRanger
February 25th, 2014, 04:17 PM
I haven't started lookin yet. Thats what im thinkin, Under the air box or Batt box.
I know theres lots of room behind the inner fender panels!!
sunk
February 26th, 2014, 09:53 AM
You can mount the compressor anywhere you want as long as you have the correct wire size for the amperage the compressor pulls.

this chart is based upon the maximum amperage for the gauge wire: