Aftermarket, Ford Sanctioned under bed air compressor.

[Raptor1996]

I know those from the land down under have an ARB kit available directly from the dealer, wondering if the states have something similar yet? would really like to get this installed right from the dealer whenever my vehicle comes, preferably using my fordpass points.

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[UpInTheAir]

Are you able to find product links to the kit anywhere? I can only find it referenced for $972 on an AU ARB site but nothing else really. https://www.arb.com.au/new-vehicle-offerings/next-generation-ford-ranger-raptor/

I have a brand new ARB twin sitting in the garage that I never installed on my other wheeling rig since I ended up running a portable compressor instead since it is a little quicker than the twin. Would love to try to figure out the mounting bracket and wiring instructions to run it off an aux switch in the RRaptor.

 

[millertime496]

I'm glad I saw this. Ford mobile tech told me we didn't get that option, like he looked in the drawing and its not plummed/wired. I just ordered my sliders so air is next on the list. I need to figure out where I want to mount it, probably not the bed as I plan on eventually getting a super pacific camper. So probably under the hood and maybe plumb a fitting in/at the rear bumper. I plan i getting one of the 200 dollar amazon ones that has more cfm than an arb for a 1/4 of the price. and wire into the cab switch panel.

 

[81stfacp]

I'm glad I saw this. Ford mobile tech told me we didn't get that option, like he looked in the drawing and its not plummed/wired. I just ordered my sliders so air is next on the list. I need to figure out where I want to mount it, probably not the bed as I plan on eventually getting a super pacific camper. So probably under the hood and maybe plumb a fitting in/at the rear bumper. I plan i getting one of the 200 dollar amazon ones that has more cfm than an arb for a 1/4 of the price. and wire into the cab switch panel.

Which unit on amazon interest you? Why?

 

[millertime496]

Something like this https://www.amazon.com/Thors-Lightn...19096583&sprefix=12+volt+air+,aps,222&sr=8-29


They pretty much all look the same.

Why, cheap and im not overlanding through the andies, cant see any scenario where i would die if i loose my air but would have survived had i spent 400 more dollars on a "better" compressor. Maybe if I had air lockers but really f dropping 700 dollars on air, when 90%of the time a harborfreight portable compressosr would blow up or off anything i need. I want onboard, because its always there, I cant leave it behind and "friends" cant walk off with it.

 

[UpInTheAir]

Napa also has that same design that I got a few years ago and is what I use in the other rigs. Napa occasionally has coupons as well. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_MTWM10215C

 

[millertime496]

oh yeah i heard about that ill have to check it out, rather support them then bezos.

 

[SurfRanger]

I ordered the pirate camp co. Underbed air compressor mount from australia. Should be here around the end of the month. I can give some feedback after installing but after talking to them and watching some vids it should all fit the same. Also ordered some other goodies from them to make the expensive shipping more worth while.

 

[mtesni]

I just received the compressor bracket for the behind bedwall installation from Ausmotion. Also have the ARB Twin in hand. Hoping to test fit this week. I'll post some pictures

 

[81stfacp]

I just received the compressor bracket for the behind bedwall installation from Ausmotion. Also have the ARB Twin in hand. Hoping to test fit this week. I'll post some pictures

Which side will it mount in?

 

[mtesni]

Which side will it mount in?

It will mount on the passenger side. I have an air coupling ready for it in the existing accessory panel on the drivers side.

 

[81stfacp]

It will mount on the passenger side. I have an air coupling ready for it in the existing accessory panel on the drivers side.

Looking forward to read the installation process.

 

[rwolfcastle]

It will mount on the passenger side. I have an air coupling ready for it in the existing accessory panel on the drivers side.

I was thinking of doing that as well. Did you just buy the parts and drill it out yourself, or is it part of a kit? I was thinking of getting the ARB coupler for it, as it's black and will blend in to the rear plate.

https://store.arbusa.com/air-system-hose-coupling-0740112/

 

[rwolfcastle]

I've posted about this in another thread, but the ausmotion mount is identical to the ARB mount. I don't know how much it costs for shipping, but all in I'd imagine you're less than $100. That $99 price they have listed is AUD, which is about $65 USD.

https://ausmotion.com/product/arb-compressor-mount-ranger-ra/

All the US Rangers have that same bolt pattern on the passenger side of the bed to fit a compressor mount.

 

[pablo94sc]

Napa also has that same design that I got a few years ago and is what I use in the other rigs. Napa occasionally has coupons as well. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_MTWM10215C

I got this off Amazon. It's a set psi and walk away type. Gotta use the battery clips though, as I've heard it'll pop 12V fuses. Worked pretty well for me. Keep it, a small moving blanket, and my recovery strap in a milk crate in the bed. Now if I could figure out where I left the T-rex tape that's supposed to be in there as well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BGHHH779?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

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