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[Overland Hadley]

I have the ExpeditionAire, made by ExtremeAire. It is an expensive setup, but I like having the dual compressors.

http://www.extremeoutback.com/

http://www.sierraexp...ct_detail&p=479

[K6ON]

Well I went ahead and got the LTX/MS2 and a 4 wheel alignment. First impressions are they are very quiet and smooth, seem
to track and corner very well (I'm sure the alignment helped) and come with a 70,000 mile warranty. We'll see about the mileage.
I've never got much over 40k on any tire in my life. Off road and mud and snow impressions will have to wait.

Dave or other Wanders, I was wondering what you use or would recommend for on board air? After this past week this would seem
to be an excellent option to have available. By the way Dave, TireRack.com has a lot of good customer reviews on this and any other
tire you can think off.

I installed on board air a few weeks back..an Extreme Air "Magnum" compressor and a small air tank. Works great. The compressor is mounted under the bed, and the tank is mounted between the frame and body.

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[davinski]

Deltarat...
that is one nice onboard air system.

In general, I think you could just have a compressor to fill all your tires and air needs....but it takes some time and sometimes, the compressors need a break if you air down all of the tires. Hence, the tank is real nice to have loaded and then fill tires. Makes quick work and you can even run some air tools. This is what I will get on my next truck. Now, I just run compressor sans tank. saves space, but does take time.

There are lots of installs all over the web. I guess you gotta know what you are going to do with yours before you design it.

Dave in seattle

[K6ON]

Deltarat...
that is one nice onboard air system.

In general, I think you could just have a compressor to fill all your tires and air needs....but it takes some time and sometimes, the compressors need a break if you air down all of the tires. Hence, the tank is real nice to have loaded and then fill tires. Makes quick work and you can even run some air tools. This is what I will get on my next truck. Now, I just run compressor sans tank. saves space, but does take time.

There are lots of installs all over the web. I guess you gotta know what you are going to do with yours before you design it.

Dave in seattle

The reason I chose the magnum compressor is the fact it's rated at
100 percent duty cycle. Doesn't require any cool down time. It
Draws 100 amps under full load (140 PSI), so a good electrical system is
Required.

[HERR42]

thats why i got a thomas 12v compressor, %100 duty cycle.

[pods8]

I'm running some good year ATs with E load rating. They held up nicely bombing around the gravel two tracks & sage brush in the Yakima training center the other weekend even with a couple "surprise" bumps thrown in. Helped build confidence on the tires and camper to truck mounting.

[rotti]

After spending close to a grand for my new shoes I think I may need a little cheaper alternative in my quest for air? Any cheaper options like Costco or even a good hand pump? I've got a small tire repair kit with CO2 for my Harley but I've never seen anything similar for trucks.

[Overland Hadley]

Places like the big marts have little 12v compressors for about $30. Better than nothing. Do you carry a repair kit?

I would not air down my tires with only a cheap air compressor. Would not want to risk no being able to air back up.

[craig333]

After spending close to a grand for my new shoes I think I may need a little cheaper alternative in my quest for air? Any cheaper options like Costco or even a good hand pump? I've got a small tire repair kit with CO2 for my Harley but I've never seen anything similar for trucks.

Oh yeah, its out there. Might be a bit more than you want to spend though.

http://www.powertank.com/products/sfID1/13/productID/76

[John D]

Does anyone use the engine as an air compressor any more? John D