Ford Performance ARB Portable Air Compressor Kit Overview

[Stage3Motorsports]

Check out the Ford Performance ARB Portable Air Compressor Kit and think about grabbing one as a great item to keep handy in your truck.


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[Frenchy]

Check out the Ford Performance ARB Portable Air Compressor Kit and think about grabbing one as a great item to keep handy in your truck.


Direct Video Link

Ford Performance ARB Portable Air Compressor Kit M-1830-FPAC - https://www.stage3motorsports.com/m-1...
Shop Ford Performance - https://www.stage3motorsports.com/m-1...

I recently bought this and turned it into a permanent On-board compressor. It works well!!

 

[Synyster06Gates]

I recently bought this and turned it into a permanent On-board compressor. It works well!!

That's awesome. I want to so the same to mine. How'd you mount it?

Better yet how'd you wire it?

 

[Frenchy]

That's awesome. I want to so the same to mine. How'd you mount it?

Better yet how'd you wire it?

So for mounting I simply removed the braket out of the plastic case and used 4 tech screws to mount it to the bed. For wiring I simply went through the rubber grommet, down to the frame and ran it all the way to the battery. On 265/70-17 tires you can air up from 20 psi to 30 psi on all 4 in about 5 minutes give of take. For size 285/70-17 it will take a bit longer but you do have more volume to fill up.

 

[Synyster06Gates]

So for mounting I simply removed the braket out of the plastic case and used 4 tech screws to mount it to the bed. For wiring I simply went through the rubber grommet, down to the frame and ran it all the way to the battery. On 265/70-17 tires you can air up from 20 psi to 30 psi on all 4 in about 5 minutes give of take. For size 285/70-17 it will take a bit longer but you do have more volume to fill up.

Good to know! I assume that grommet just drops right down? I plan on hard wiring it to my upfitter switch since it pulls 22.9A and my first switch is rated to 25. Did you just cut the alligator clips off and splice more wire in or did you change the harness all together? Looks great.

 

[Frenchy]

Good to know! I assume that grommet just drops right down? I plan on hard wiring it to my upfitter switch since it pulls 22.9A and my first switch is rated to 25. Did you just cut the alligator clips off and splice more wire in or did you change the harness all together? Looks great.

The compressor has a 40 amp fuse so I suggest you go straight to the battery.

I will also add that it has its own switch to turn on

 

[BCRanger]

For wiring I simply went through the rubber grommet, down to the frame and ran it all the way to the battery.

Need to do this for my AUX battery setup. Any hints about where exactly you ran the wire? There are a lot of suspension bits and can't see a lot of places to hang it on left side. Did you follow back with another line like trailer wiring?

 

[Frenchy]

Need to do this for my AUX battery setup. Any hints about where exactly you ran the wire? There are a lot of suspension bits and can't see a lot of places to hang it on left side. Did you follow back with another line like trailer wiring?

I simply followed the main harness across the left side of the frame rail and went above the fuel tank and other things to reach the back. How well you're going to do it with battery cable I can't say

 

[BCRanger]

I simply followed the main harness across the left side of the frame rail and went above the fuel tank and other things to reach the back. How well you're going to do it with battery cable I can't say

It's not a full size battery cable, it's 16mm^2 so reasonably flexible. I couldn't quite tell where the main harness was headed, I'll put it on ramp and get under it this weekend.

 

[DrizzyDrake]

I've been debating how to mount mine. My compressor broke a bit so it would be good if I could mount it in a box that mounts to the truck. This video just gave me the idea. Now to plan on board air tank and hose plumbing..

 

[Jrel209]

Has anyone found a way to mount it into the engine bay? And crap… more stuff added to want list.

 

[Jrel209]

Check with @Michealj

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/on-board-air-setup-on-your-ranger.2471/page-7#post-249934

Nice, thats a clean setup! Thanks

 

[Michealj]

Nice, thats a clean setup! Thanks

Still no issues with that setup, used it the other day to help someone on the interstate with a flat and a flat spare.

 

[Fawnbuster]

I recently bought this and turned it into a permanent On-board compressor. It works well!!

I am looking into buying one of these compressors, do they come with the mounting bracket and or holes for your setup? Or do you have to rely on the box?

I was thinking of a quick detachable mounting bracket for the box then it really keeps it handy and compact. Arb has a bracket but it only works with their bedside mount setup

 

[Frenchy]

I am looking into buying one of these compressors, do they come with the mounting bracket and or holes for your setup? Or do you have to rely on the box?

I was thinking of a quick detachable mounting bracket for the box then it really keeps it handy and compact. Arb has a bracket but it only works with their bedside mount setup

That mounting bracket comes with the compressor as it's used to mount inside the box. I still have said compressor and it has been going strong for quite a while now. Personally I would recommend upgrading to the brushless if money is not an object. Even the single compressor will do enough for most applications.

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