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Old 07-15-2012, 10:49 PM   #1
Mr Pops
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada
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Bagged Beater, Daily Driver (76 Blazer)

So I've have this thing since 2004 and drove it with a static slam (Axle flip, spindles, cut coils) for about three years before I had a shop weld in a bigger notch and install a 4 link and bags. After seeing how simple the air plumbing was, I regretted paying someone to do it. I was less than impressed with where the valves and lines were routed, so I ripped everything out and redid it all myself.
My main thorn in my side has been these two POS Viair 12volt compressors. They take forever to fill my two 3 gal tanks and they're loud. I upgraded to a slightly larger Viair and was very unimpressed with it's recovery time. (Upwards of 10 min) JUNK!
I decided to stop fooling with junk, bite the bullet and cough up the dough for the most badass compressor I've seen yet.
Just over $1000 gets you this belt driven heavy truck style compressor that's turned by an 80 amp 12 volt motor. It makes less noise than a 12v electric Viair and it fills my two 3 gal tanks from 0-150 psi in just over 2 min. So when I'm cruising and playing with the air ride, the recovery time back to 150 psi after the pressure switch kicks in is only about 30 sec. I've been driving this to work every day for the last 6 weeks or so with no complaints. I LOVE IT!
I added a deep cycle RV battery with an isolator to power the pump so I can run it at shows without killing my main battery or starting the engine.
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