20$ Onboard Air!

Trustyrusty · 10-11-2008, 10:33 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Slime-Smart-Sp.../dp/B000VX9DGI

I saw this at target today and thought I'd show you guys, Since I'm lazy and see no point in being all hardcore with onboard air and airing down my tires since I have IFS, I figured for 20$ (In Store) this could be the ticket.. Runs off your Cig. Lighter, puts out 100PSI I wonder if that would be enough to fill a 33" tire? Might not take to frequent use but for 20$ I might just take one for the team and see how it works.. Check it out..

algranger · 10-11-2008, 10:41 PM

it will fill your tire... in about fifteen minutes. ive used on of those (my grandpa is a harbor freight fenatic lol) and its just sooo slooooww to fill

Trustyrusty · 10-11-2008, 10:42 PM

Hmm Yeah about literally 2 miles away from my ORV park there's a convenient 24/7 store that has FREE air... So I air down to 20psi on the trails, drive two miles to the town, get a Monster Coffee and air my tires up, then drive the opposite direction back to town which is roughly 15 min away..

Trustyrusty · 10-11-2008, 10:43 PM

OH and HARBOR. FREIGHT. RULES. I buy alot of stuff from there.. its really good stuff if you watch what you buy and don't buy cheep crap..

algranger · 10-11-2008, 10:45 PM

ah yeah that will be way faster and easier than that dinky little compressor. my dad has an old hitachi compressor that busted i really want him to give it to me so i can fix it up and stick it in my truck

Matt16 · 10-11-2008, 10:58 PM

Oh boy, have fun with that. I gave up on those then I had my 1989 2wd with tires that couldnt have been more than 24" high. I remember I was late for an exam cause I my tire was at 15psi from sitting over the weekend (pinhole leak) and it took my half an hour to fill it to 25psi. I would be a foot pump would be almost as fast.

You have a 22RE, have a look at a York compressor. It will fill my 31s from <10psi to 40psi in less than a minute, depending on RPM. http://yotatech.com/f116/22re-york-b...mplete-155162/

algranger · 10-11-2008, 10:59 PM

yeah harbor freights not too bad for stuff like grinding wheels, little lights, stuff like that

Trustyrusty · 10-11-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt16

Oh boy, have fun with that. I gave up on those then I had my 1989 2wd with tires that couldnt have been more than 24" high. I remember I was late for an exam cause I my tire was at 15psi from sitting over the weekend (pinhole leak) and it took my half an hour to fill it to 25psi. I would be a foot pump would be almost as fast.

You have a 22RE, have a look at a York compressor. It will fill my 31s from <10psi to 40psi in less than a minute, depending on RPM. http://yotatech.com/f116/22re-york-b...mplete-155162/

I kinda of had a feeling it would take forever, or wouldn't have enough OOOMPH to fill up my tire if you get whatta mean.. Oh well..

Matt16 · 10-11-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Trustyrusty

I kinda of had a feeling it would take forever, or wouldn't have enough OOOMPH to fill up my tire if you get whatta mean.. Oh well..

Unfortunately, the York root was about the most economical root I found for a decent amount of flow. I air down on soft snow, but air up to street pressure for ice. The last thing you want to do is "float" on ice so on my winter fishing trips I kept street pressure all the time and traction wasn't great, as I didn't have a compressor. I wanted a decent volume so I didn't freeze my butt off while waiting in the dark (gets dark in the winter here at about 5pm).

The only other viable on board air setup I can find is the "MV 150". Its less than $100 and clamps on your battery. It puts out as much air as the more expensive units, but is made in China.

highonpottery · 10-13-2008, 12:45 PM

i've got a compressor that looks exactly like the one in the pic. got it from Costco for like $35. if it ever dies on me...take it back. so far it's done a pretty good job. i've aired up a tire from 10psi to 30psi in about 1min.

i only bought it because a) it wasn't the cigarette lighter type and b) Costco warranty.
only downfall is no air tank so you can pop a bead if you need it. i'm sure you could rig one up.

88'Black-sub · 10-13-2008, 01:21 PM

ah yea i sell that at autozone. works well but ours is cheaper than that price.

Junkers88 · 10-13-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 88'Black-sub

ah yea i sell that at autozone. works well but ours is cheaper than that price.

Autozone? For less than the 35$ they want at Costco?

I'll be back in a minute......

iamsuperbleeder · 10-13-2008, 03:37 PM

I've had this little porto-joby one I got from somewhere since before I got my truck, but I don't like to use it. It's air's up fairly well (as it it works, but it take 4-ever with just 31's), but the thing draws so many amps it makes the 12v plugin hot...

and blows fuses every time I use it...

but it's ok though, cause true onboard air is on the way

98 SNAKE EATER · 10-13-2008, 04:11 PM

LOL

I'd be surprised if that thing could fill a beachball

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934rnr · 10-13-2008, 05:25 PM

I use 2 Cadillac compressors t-ed together they get the job done airing up my 35's takes a bit.

toyNG · 10-13-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt16

Unfortunately, the York root was about the most economical root I found for a decent amount of flow. I air down on soft snow, but air up to street pressure for ice. The last thing you want to do is "float" on ice so on my winter fishing trips I kept street pressure all the time and traction wasn't great, as I didn't have a compressor. I wanted a decent volume so I didn't freeze my butt off while waiting in the dark (gets dark in the winter here at about 5pm).

The only other viable on board air setup I can find is the "MV 150". Its less than $100 and clamps on your battery. It puts out as much air as the more expensive units, but is made in China.

I have the one in the pic too. It works well. I haven't timed how long it takes, but it's WAY faster than those ones you plug into the cigarette lighter. They sell it at Pep Boys for like $70. I found mine on amazon for like $58, if I recall correctly.

***Corey*** · 10-13-2008, 05:41 PM

I have this same one too I bought yesteryear from Amazon I think.
Have not used it yet, but I hear it is a good unit.

muddpigg · 10-13-2008, 08:05 PM

My height habor high volume compressor left me high and dry, this afternoon. Have had it a little less than a year. Hopefully I got the extended warranty if not I'll take a look inside to see what failed.

Matt16 · 10-13-2008, 09:05 PM

I timed my York compressor again, 40 sec/ tire to fill from 20psi to 40psi, when idle at 600rpm.

muddpigg · 10-13-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt16

10-11-2008, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Trustyrusty Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 776	20$ Onboard Air! http://www.amazon.com/Slime-Smart-Sp.../dp/B000VX9DGI I saw this at target today and thought I'd show you guys, Since I'm lazy and see no point in being all hardcore with onboard air and airing down my tires since I have IFS, I figured for 20$ (In Store) this could be the ticket.. Runs off your Cig. Lighter, puts out 100PSI I wonder if that would be enough to fill a 33" tire? Might not take to frequent use but for 20$ I might just take one for the team and see how it works.. Check it out..

10-11-2008, 10:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
algranger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yelm Posts: 1,002	it will fill your tire... in about fifteen minutes. ive used on of those (my grandpa is a harbor freight fenatic lol) and its just sooo slooooww to fill __________________ Hi-Tech Redneck

10-11-2008, 10:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
algranger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yelm Posts: 1,002	ah yeah that will be way faster and easier than that dinky little compressor. my dad has an old hitachi compressor that busted i really want him to give it to me so i can fix it up and stick it in my truck __________________ Hi-Tech Redneck

10-11-2008, 10:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
algranger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yelm Posts: 1,002	yeah harbor freights not too bad for stuff like grinding wheels, little lights, stuff like that __________________ Hi-Tech Redneck

10-13-2008, 12:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
highonpottery Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Citrus Heights, CA Posts: 65	i've got a compressor that looks exactly like the one in the pic. got it from Costco for like $35. if it ever dies on me...take it back. so far it's done a pretty good job. i've aired up a tire from 10psi to 30psi in about 1min. i only bought it because a) it wasn't the cigarette lighter type and b) Costco warranty. only downfall is no air tank so you can pop a bead if you need it. i'm sure you could rig one up. __________________ '93, X-Cab, 4wd, 22re, 5spd, 200k, 31" ATs with 4.10 gearing, OME suspension, IFS Truss.

10-11-2008, 10:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trustyrusty Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 776	Hmm Yeah about literally 2 miles away from my ORV park there's a convenient 24/7 store that has FREE air... So I air down to 20psi on the trails, drive two miles to the town, get a Monster Coffee and air my tires up, then drive the opposite direction back to town which is roughly 15 min away..

10-11-2008, 10:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trustyrusty Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 776	OH and HARBOR. FREIGHT. RULES. I buy alot of stuff from there.. its really good stuff if you watch what you buy and don't buy cheep crap..

10-13-2008, 01:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
88'Black-sub Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 57	ah yea i sell that at autozone. works well but ours is cheaper than that price. __________________ " The Black Sub" 88 sr5 v6 3vze 5speed swap extended cab pickup 2" shackle lift cranked torsion bars and 31" bridgestone dueler all terrains. Walled off with 2 15's

10-13-2008, 04:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
98 SNAKE EATER Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 18	LOL I'd be surprised if that thing could fill a beachball 98 Aztek T/A WS7 (FOR SALE!!) 70 Ram Air IV T/A 97 FZJ80 Locked 00 Lifted G16E GhettoChopper(FOR SALE!!) 94 Mitsubishi MiniCab (SOLD!!) 07 Ghetto Quad (SOLD!!)

10-13-2008, 05:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
934rnr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S. Burlington, VT Posts: 964	I use 2 Cadillac compressors t-ed together they get the job done airing up my 35's takes a bit. __________________ 86 Toyota 4 runner stock running on 35x12.5 BFG MT's. My cardomain page Last edited by 934rnr : 10-13-2008 at 05:27 PM.

10-13-2008, 05:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,819	I have this same one too I bought yesteryear from Amazon I think. Have not used it yet, but I hear it is a good unit. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

10-13-2008, 08:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 559	My height habor high volume compressor left me high and dry, this afternoon. Have had it a little less than a year. Hopefully I got the extended warranty if not I'll take a look inside to see what failed. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY http://www.texas4x4.org/image.php?u=...ine=1224191421