ARB Compressor Install

With all the adventures of the front axle and the requirement for installing a new diff, with air locker I’ve decided not to wait to install rear locker and compressor at the same time. So this post will cover the install of the compressor. Before I go through the details, I will note that I was very impressed with the comprehensive kit and instructions that came with the compressor, it made the installed very easy.

Firstly I decided on a location for the compressor, after a bit of through I opted to install under the drive seat, in the seat box. Have testing the location and marked it out, I drilled 4no holes.

Then made sure it was the correct size by offering up the backing plate.

Then drilled holes for wires, and airlines and fed in the wire.

Then mounted the compressor in its new home. I opted to fit the fuse and relay to the side of the box with captive nuts.

Then set about installing the pressure sensor and airline fitting to the compressor.

I cut a hole in the seat box cover so the airline fitting could poke out, which allows the use of the airline without lifting the cover. More on this is another post.

I also opted to relocate the air filter of the compressor so it’s not stuck in the seat box.

Last job was to run the wiring to the battery, and then to the dash and install the buttons.

As you can see from the picture I only have 4 switch spaces left in the dash, which will be used by the Windows and seat heaters. Leaving no room for anything else. I planned the dash and installed it a long time ago and things have moved on from these days so I think I will be calling Raptor for some new fascia’s, and I also have another plan to improve the dash, but more on this another day!