Thank you for this video. It saved me a bunch of time. I appreciate the detail and your pointing out the issues. Hope to see you on the trails.

I love all the stuff you do with your jeep. thanks for the great DIY videos and reviews.

8 years ago! Nicely done growing!! Thanks for the ARB video. I've had one for a long time and never installed it. Going to install it sometime soon. Thanks!!

WAS THINKING ABOUT GETTING ONE FOR MY TRUCK THANK YOU FOR SHOWING ME HOW TO SET IT UP! BE SAFE! HAPPY JOURNEYS TO YOU!

Thanks for this video! I installed my compressor today. This helped tremendously.

Really great video. Helped me think through my upcoming compressor addition. Thank you!

Great video. Thanks. Keep up the good work..knowledge is power...thanks again for great ideas to improve my jeep.

Thanks for making all the vids around the JK's. Especially the walk-a-rounds. Always interesting g to see what people are doing on the opposite coast.

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Bad ass video dude! Watching 10min surely just saved me hours! Straight to the point.

This was a helpful vid. Gave me some ideas on where to mount it in my Ford F-250. Also pointed me in the right direction for the inflation kit. Ready to hit the sand again this time without a cheap air pump.

Pure awesome video. Myself just ordered this so this video was a huge help. straight to the point ! Thanks

Very helpful video, thanks for posting! Definitely took the intimidation out of opening the box!

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. It's an easy install.... good luck!

very nice! needed to see the connections for the hose and hose itself. just purchased the accessory kit thru your link! thanks!

Awesome video, thanks a bunch. Helped me out.

Thanks, that was a huge help.

BTW: always love your videos, great job.

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

+Jeffery Weber Thank you!

Great video! I have the same sPOD and compressor setup and love it.

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Very happy with my setup. It's great for just my Jeep, after filling up 2 other guys tires and mine on the trail the other day, it would have been nice to have the dual compressor. For just me, it's perfect!

Oh wow, retro TrailRecon! For anyone referencing this - I just installed the same model in my TJ. The included carriage bolts really screwed me, the nuts stripped when tightening and I ended up cutting them off with a grinder. I opened up the harness and removed the wiring meant for locker solenoids - essentially I just ran the single red wire from the pressure switch to my SPOD knockoff - so the pressure switch has no power at all until the SPOD switches on -- and then the pressure switch controls the ARB relay. I hated keeping a loose relay in my setup, but I don't trust winch/compressor level amperage through knockoffs. Installing on the empty ABS tray in a TJ -- just remember the 2 4mm hex screws - loosening allows you to rotate the entire unit and makes installation a breeze under the master cylinder.

@MrJoshItIs

2 жыл бұрын

Doing the same in my TJ, same locale. I have the real SPOD (bought a long while back, looks like this one).

Excellent presentation.

i've got the same compressor, had it for a few years. I've been very impressed with it

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

+Bullshitkorner Awesome! I'm hoping this is the last one I buy for a long time!

@yosefortez4009

5 жыл бұрын

@@TrailRecon Any update on your ARB compressor? It's been 2 years how's it holding up?

Hi, i am new to your channel and ive gotta say its awesome. all your effort is worth it. great videos and two thumbs way way up from India.

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you and welcome to TrailRecon!

very useful, thanks!

Three years later this is on the crap I dont need anymore video. Oh how these jeeps grow so fast.

Thanks for adding the links, my install will go way better

This would be really handy with the screw that's in my tread right now XD

Great video!!!

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice video, strong work

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

+Joshua Almendarez Thank you!

Looks like a really nice compressor! I thought about and Spod but ended up making my own that has 9 outputs and 5 of them have 16 different strobe patterns plus solid on. I wish I would have made a video of the build but it took soo long to make.

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

That custom setup sounds pretty cool, maybe you could do a quick review of it.... I know that's something I would have been interested in when I was deciding what setup to use.

Good video

Quick question.i just bought my arb. I know you run power and ground to spod. But what about pressure switch. And do you still use the relay it comes with

Great video, subbed!

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks and welcome to the channel!

Very nice videos. Subscribed.

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good video Brad. My portable compressor just burned up after using it for a couple of years. So i was looking for a good permanent solution and this looks great. Thanks for the info.

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

This has been a great compressor, but to do it over again, I would get the dual piston.... hope to upgrade soon.

@RedRockCrawlers

6 жыл бұрын

TrailRecon just for the faster pumping? Or do you have other reasons

Hi I have been following your channel and have learned a lot your videos are great tutorials. But, just a curiosity have you ever done a videos about TPMS problems?

How exactly did you wire your compressor? Can I simply attach the Power and ground to my Apollointech switch leads? I am confused on the harness and such & would like to utilize the Pod switch to activate.

Can you do a review after 2 years if you still using it

If you do any water crossings or mud at all, you'll want to relocate that filter inside the cabin. I've also heard the cooler air will prolong the life of the compressor, but I've no experience on that point. Thanks for sharing your install!

@BMcC78

6 жыл бұрын

When is the filter actually drawing in air unless he's on the side of the trail? Remember, he's running it strictly to reinflate not for lockers.

@mrmotofy

2 жыл бұрын

@@BMcC78 But if you submarine...it's gonna fill then suck it in ruining it

good review.

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome video! Might just get one myself!

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

+AdventureDex I've used it twice on the trail now and I love it!

@adventuredex

8 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are incredibly useful! I would want to drill a hole in the side of the Jeep and mount the adapter there.

how to do wire in the ignition line? Im installing one and i get everything other than the ignition line? I have a 2018 tacoma and im still trying to figure this out. any help is appreciated. Thanks!

i ordered the same set up for a jk and i am having a tough time lining the bracket up with the fender bolt

Great video That compresor is the best on the market is arb can bet that im saving money to put one they waranty for two years but I heard last years bro

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

are makes a great compressor for sure... still running strong!

Awesome

any ideas? @trailrecon i have same exact kit for my 4runner installed it same as you im not running lockers only using it for airing up tires and when i flick switch nothing happens. I know you said you dont use the green and yellow wire as thats for lockers only the black and red. Im at a loss made sure my connections were good etc

Hi do you find this air compressor good enough to air your 37 s up? Or would you have gone with the twin ARB compressor ?

Love ur vids. But why did u run power to the battery when u have s-pod?

Just installed mine but it won't seem to turn on. I see you have that adapter for the air hose screwed in and then the pressure switch screwed into that. I don't have my hose yet so I screwed the pressure switch in directly just to see if it would work. Will it not turn on unless I have the hose adapter first?

Thanks!

Or can I just connected stray from the battery that will work or not ? Thank you

What do you mean by S5 connector? I would like to wire it that way to keep it cleaner but am having trouble finding the required pig tail

Great video. I liked his T-shirt. Any idea where to get one?

I bought the CKMTA12 I want just to inflate tires which wires did you connected at the relay box? my jeep has the overhead switches and the relays box same as the one you use in this video Thank you

Those your truck need to be running so that the air compressor gets power? Or is there some sort of relay that you did so it may run on its own power

Great review and install! I want to do the compressor and air lockers eventually. But still need to do gears first. Also I really want one of those spods.

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

+The Bearded Jeeper Thanks man! The SPOD is so convent. I've got my CB, lights and now compressor wired into it and plans for front and rear roof lights that I'll wire into it in the future.

@RockyXTV

8 жыл бұрын

+The Bearded Jeeper I think I saw that Painless makes a version of the Spod now.

@TheBeardedJeeper

8 жыл бұрын

+Rocky X TV I don't think I've heard of them before. Is there version cheaper?

@RockyXTV

8 жыл бұрын

The Bearded Jeeper Not sure if it's cheaper but Painless Wiring has been around for a long time. They make retro fit harnesses for old and new cars. They do a lot of racing stuff to.

@RockyXTV

8 жыл бұрын

The Bearded Jeeper I just looked, it's cheaper. It's called the Trail Rocker from Painless.

Thanks for sharing A couple of questions 1) if you could redo would you still do single vs dual arb air compressor? 2) have you seen or dealt with viair onboard air? Please advise

@MrJoshcc600

3 жыл бұрын

They don't respond to questions on this channel...

I bought this system and leaning to do the same install location as you chose. Its been 6 years since you installed. Has there been any issues with that location from heat of the engine etc?

Why would you have to attach it to the battery if you are already attaching it to your source box? The box should already sustain power no????

Just watched video about the ARB compressor install and noticed it was 5 yrs ago. Wondering how the compressor is holding up?

is there a way to seal it up for river crossings? theres some deep ones around my area.

Thanks

Looking for a compact compressor that can be mounted under the drivers seat of an Xterra..just need it for airing up tires.

I just installed this compressor today. I like the ARB tire inflator with blue aluminum body and metal braided hose. I cannot find this anywhere, and the link you provided goes to a digital one. I prefer analog and wonder where I can find one like the one you are using in this video. any help will be appreciated.

Hey, just wanted to say thanks for posting this video. I just picked up a used ARB compressor and was curious how it was hooked up and if I was able to use my spod with it. Thanks!

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad it was helpful.

@froadindan8695

3 жыл бұрын

Use the power from one of the S-Pod terminals to trigger the ARB Relay.

Can you tell me how to install this Compressor if I don't have an s-pod setup.

Hi what is the name of the relay that you connect those two cables are from the compressor thank you I will wait for the answer that’s a very nice compressor thank you

Are you still happy with this compressor now that it's been a while? The recent reviews on Amazon are less than impressive, not sure why. I want to install a compressor but just can't decide which one to get.

Nice video. What’s the pressure switch do?

Can you mount this in the trunk area since the jeep has AC output you can connect to? For some reason , when you are done running the trail and try to pop the hood, its too hot sometimes to open the hood. My preference is in the trunk area. Can we install it there?

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

I've seen them mounted under drivers seats and in the trunk... lots of options.

@srkn100

6 жыл бұрын

TrailRecon thanks brad. Huge follower here of your videos. Just got done watching rubicon trail part 1 and 2 and the overlandx video.

i know you have upgraded to the tank, but how about a full review of this ARB air compressor since you have used it for a few years+. Thanks man

@TrailRecon

5 жыл бұрын

I used this for 2 years with no issues... not currently using it because it just take too long to fill up 37's with a single compressor.

Where did you get the SPOD connector?

What size tire was the test with? I have 35s and with my current set up it's about 4 minutes PER TIRES :-( to go from 20lbs to 40 lbs which makes the process so tedious! Thanks.

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

They were the stock 32's, but I currently have 35's and it takes me just over 2 minutes per tire... I'd go with the dual compressor if I had to do it over again.

TrailRecon, well produced video. Now that you have had the compressor in for a while, I have some questions. 1. Do you wish you had piped a connection fitting to the front or rear of the JK? Not having to open the hood is a plus. 2. Do you regret hard mounting the compressor. Would you like it free (in a bag)? You would not have to pull your JK close to help out others. 3. How hot is the compressor getting your Brake booster? My compressor gets very hot.

The engine bay usually becomes very hot after doing some off-road driving, especially in summer, does this affect the duty cycle? the tech spec says 50% duty cycle around 24C/75F temperature.

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

We run out in the desert during the summer all the time and I have never had any problems. Nothing put positive things to say about this compressor!

Hi Awesome video just a quick question, i have the same setup at 8:27 you ran the power directly to the battery! Why do you need this since you have an S Pod ? Thanks

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

It's hooked up directly to my SPOD, was just demo for the video for folks that don't have an SPOD. Thanks!

@meshalalafif5729

7 жыл бұрын

TrailRecon great man thanks for the reply. You even covered this part. Keep it up. It thought that the Spod can't provide enough power for it. Because it can't provide enough power for a winch for example

Great Video. The spod makes all that wiring easy right.

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

+Bubbas Garage Vlogs Thank you. The spod was a great purchase, has made installing all my accessories so far very simple.

Love your videos! Just one question, where do you relocate the air horn?

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

It's just relocated under the mounting plate. Thanks!

@chrismanderson8811

5 жыл бұрын

So the mounting plate itself provides the relocation spot for the horn?

How quickly does it air up the new tires? I would like to see that as I have 35's and am looking into that compressor. Love your videos

@brentchristensen5877

5 жыл бұрын

He shows going from 20 psi to 40 in 2:00

With the SPOD which has a relay rated at 40amp you should have been able go straight from your SPOD terminal to the power cables on the compressor (it is rated at a max draw of 32amp). Did you use the harness and relay they sent to hook up the pressure switch? From what I have read the pressure switch is used in conjunction with the air lockers and may not be necessary when just using it to fill up tires. I believe it is there to turn off the compressor at the rated psi to protect the lockers. What would be cool is to replace it with a pressure switch rated to the psi for your tires and then it will turn itself off when it reaches that pressure (instead of standing and watching.

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

+Jeffery Weber Ya, I read mixed information regarding direct wiring to the SPOD. I figured best to just use the wire loom as is, not a whole lot of extra work. I love the idea about having a pressure switch that shuts off when the tires are full.... that would be awesome!

Great post, looking to buy one. does that hose reach all 4 tires?

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Yep, the hose reaches all 4 with no problems. Thanks!

do you know what psi the pressure switch is set to turn on and off?

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

The switch has a sticker on it that says On at 70psi and Off at 100psi. Hope this helps.

thanks for posting this! i've had my ckma12 running my front/rear lockers for about 6 months now and just got around to ordering and installing the hose and tire inflation kit this morning. when first putting the tee in place, i thought it was going to be near impossible to screw it all the way in and now i see you have a good amount of thread left as well. i'm assuming that is totally normal?

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

Yep, I think as long as you have a good seal with the teflon tape it's fine. Thanks for watching!

@mikemarcantonio2168

8 жыл бұрын

nice, thanks for the quick reply. i actually used thread locker. i have mounds of red thread locker from all the upgrades i've done lol. i've sub'd to your channel!

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

$259 bucks HOLY Crap! Same price as my 150gal home compressor. I might have to ask Santa for that one.

very helpful video. esp becos ARB's installation guide lacks diagrams and is not clear. cheers

How waterproof is the setup?

What is the duty cycle of the ARB compressor?

So do you have to link the postive and ground cables to the battery with this compressor even though your spod is already hooked up to battery?

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Nope, with the SPOD, both pos & ground go straight to it.

@mikeguitarification

7 жыл бұрын

So what was the connection you were making starting at 8:27 in the video? I too thought if you had an Spod, all you did was hook the compressor directly to the Spod, nothing going over to the battery.

@smorris6891

6 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing. I have the spod SE with touchscreen. Do I need to hook the big positive and negative wires to the spod and the switch wires

@smorris6891

6 жыл бұрын

Tt Ss thanks for writing back. I’m a little confused by what your saying. I was gonna hook the power cables up and use the red and black wires for the switches to turn on the compressor with the spod. The built in circuit breakers are at the edge of what the compressor pulls

@jcs5202

4 жыл бұрын

TrailRecon did you ever clear this up. Interest question....IF running a SPOD also, can the ARB be just connected to it? U do run a wiring harness at 8:27, and then ALSO more pos/neg to the SPOD. Maybe 1 pos/neg for power and ANOTHER pos/neg for the on/off switch itself?🤔

How long is the power cord ?

I missed your video on the spod install??????

air compressor with air tank can power up many air tools..air horn and etc

I want to put an ARB compressor on my f150 but I don't have any room whatsoever in my engine bay. The one small spot I had, I have my relay for my light bar mounted. Any suggestions to where I can mount it? Having such a big engine there's not much space

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

I have seen some guys mount their air compressors under their seats, not sure how much room you have in the truck, but might be an option.

@znovosad555

7 жыл бұрын

+TrailRecon yeah that's what I was thinking was somewhere in my cab. Maybe even behind my seat. I've got room in the cab for sure. Probably not under the seats though. Not much room there.

I know this an old video and I’m looking for ideas for a compressor and I don’t like where this one mounts.

Purchased this ARB air compressor about a month ago bc of this video plus all my friends have them. Was pretty busy through the holidays so yesterday I was able to get out and hit the trail, went to air up for the first time and I got about 5 psi out of it before it shut off. I have it mounted under my hood in my 2012 jku. Haven't got a response from ARB yet. Thoughts? I have it ran through a MLC 6 controller..

@TrailRecon

5 жыл бұрын

That's a bummer to hear, not sure what the issue might be. I used mine for over 2 years and never had any issues. Hopefully ARB will take good care of you.

@camronclandening2821

5 жыл бұрын

@@TrailRecon yes they did, sent me out a replacement. They have great customer service!

I have a 2005 Jeep Rubicon with a Spod. The Rubicon comes with a shelf on the driver's side that would hold the ARB perfectly. My question for you is since you have a Spod, why are you powering the ARB to the battery? I believe my Spod instructions said you can forego relay switches etc and simply run a power and ground from whatever you are installing right to the Spod to whatever terminal you want. That was one of the main reasons I installed the Spod - simplify installs of all the extra goodies I want.

@johnraahauge4552

6 жыл бұрын

You could wire it directly to the SPOD, but then the compressor doesn't automatically turn off when you stop airflow at the tire. I would leave the pressure switch and relay in the harness and hook directly up to the SPOD. So big black/white and big red to SPOD and the small black and red shown in the video to the same SPOD terminal. That way you retain the auto shutoff of the pressure switch.

@chaosncheckt9356

6 жыл бұрын

Interesting. So the SPOD would control the on/off and the pressure switch would do the auto turn off when the air flow stopped? So, three wires to one SPOD switch terminal and two wires to the same switch but the other terminal?

@johnraahauge4552

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, you get pressure on demand that way. Technically you only have to connect 2 wires to each since the two small black wires are part of the same wire.

after watching your video, i went and bought one and i'm having problem with it. i connected everything as instructed and turn on the switch testing the unit. it came on for about 3-second and die out. I had check the fuse, relay, wires, and pressure switch. i dont know what's going on. any suggestion?

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Wow, sorry to hear that. When you connect the hose does any air come out and does the compressor kick back on at all? I would call ARB, may just be the pressure switch?

@vangxa04

7 жыл бұрын

called ARB and got a new one. install it right away AGAIN and have no issue. i don't know what happen to the first one anyhow it's their problme now.

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear! Love my compressor, but may upgrade to the dual in the future.

@vangxa04

7 жыл бұрын

love this compressor also thinking about upgrading as well...good luck.

this compressor is water resistant?

unlike your Jeep OEM harnesses; the loom with the compressor has fittings that are not environmentally sealed (open to dust and moisture)

@galensinkey

5 жыл бұрын

I was wondering about that too

my air compresure working.but full heat.

I have been looking to replace my 10kg air compressor for a while know it's great but it's too bulky this is perfect, I think the only thing that's stopping me from getting one is the $$$ but I guess you pay for quality.

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

I honestly debated between some other compressors that were less expensive, I have no regrets spending the extra money on the ARB. Well worth it.... although now I think I should have saved up for the twin compressor now that I have these bigger tires.

Very nice ARB compressor setup. Will consider one when I have the scratch! Also, did you ever figure out what was wrong with the old unit?

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

The piston was shattered into about 10 pieces! I love my ARB, but kinda wish I would have saved up for the dual now.

@gambit1001

7 жыл бұрын

TrailRecon wow, shattered piston? strange, could have been missing some kind of lubricant? On the ARB I was looking at them and wondering if the dual was worth the extra money. thanks for the advice, I will likely keep saving!

What's the benefit of using this over a portable air compressor? I've got a big heavy duty portable air comp. which refiles my tires from 15psi to 35 in around a minute; all i have to do is hook it up to the battery and push the on switch. Is there a benefit to this particular setup that i'm unaware of?

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

If you have a compressor that can fill you tires in a minute then I don't think you need to worry about upgrading... that's very fast for a portable unit. My portable was very slow and this is much faster, plus I like the convince of just lifting the hood and flipping a switch and I'm up and running.

@n607rv

6 жыл бұрын

I agree.. I don't understand why everyone wants to mount the compressors on the Jeep. I carry a Viair RV portable that I can move around to other vehicles. BTW, love your videos... Thanks!

@pnw_adventures8413

5 жыл бұрын

@@n607rv For me it's the space requirement and convenience. I like to roll with the compressor at all times, and I'd rather hardmount in a spot I won't be storing anything else, to free up space where I could put other things. Never have enough storage space!