Portable Air Compressors

dragr1 · 06-08-2004, 07:57 PM

I'm looking at a Viair 400 portable air compressor. Does anyone have that model and what do you think about it?

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timber725 · 06-08-2004, 10:16 PM

What's the best price you found so far.

I think I got $265 shipped.

Mad Chemist · 06-09-2004, 07:15 AM

PM Midiwall, he's got a Viair, might be able to help you out. If you're getting it to inflate tires, it'll put some serious wear and tear on the compressor, so better to get one model higher than what you think you need. Just my 0.02's.

transalper · 06-09-2004, 08:11 AM

I don't have the 400, but I really like my Viair 450. Viar makes a high quality unit at a pretty good price. I paid around $200 for the 450 new on ebay.

timber725 · 06-09-2004, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by transalper

I don't have the 400, but I really like my Viair 450. Viar makes a high quality unit at a pretty good price. I paid around $200 for the 450 new on ebay.

This is a hardmount model right? I thought that it is used for airbags? Can i use it for tires.

dragr1 · 06-09-2004, 05:20 PM

I have found the Viair 400 portable for $239. I will be inflating tires with it, it would be nice to have one with 100% duty cycle, but for as little as I will use it, I hope the 400 will suffice, plus it comes as a kit-plug and go.

Arnold · 06-09-2004, 05:36 PM

I also have a Viair 450 that I made into a portable unit. Works 100% better than my ARB compressor. Got it on EBay as well. If I could find my digicam I'd post pics.

timber725 · 06-09-2004, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arnold

I also have a Viair 450 that I made into a portable unit. Works 100% better than my ARB compressor. Got it on EBay as well. If I could find my digicam I'd post pics.

Please post pictures of what what you did to make it portable.

transalper · 06-09-2004, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timber725

Please post pictures of what what you did to make it portable.

Most compressors can be made portable. Just add battery clips, in line fuse, on/off switch, and air quick coupler. Mount it into a box and you're set!

Arnold · 06-09-2004, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by timber725

Please post pictures of what what you did to make it portable.

I pretty much did what Jay said.

Added a pressure switch though so I can use the compressor should my ARB one fail. Check out my photo album under misc pics for a pic of the setup and a brief description.

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Mad Chemist Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,878	PM Midiwall, he's got a Viair, might be able to help you out. If you're getting it to inflate tires, it'll put some serious wear and tear on the compressor, so better to get one model higher than what you think you need. Just my 0.02's. __________________ -David '98 4Runner: SAW/OME lift, TJM bumper, Warn M8000 winch, Hayden tranny cooler, Trail Carnage front and belly skid plates, PIAA fogs, Rock lights, 33" MT's on Tech1 Rockcrawler rims, Lars sway bar discos, Sonoran bumpstops and rear bumper, RB 1" body lift, Daystar front bumpstops '73 FJ40: 327 SBC, York, Dual Batteries, custom tire carrier, Corbeau Baja SS bucket seats, Bestop top. TLCA#14428

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transalper Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: MN, USA Posts: 430	I don't have the 400, but I really like my Viair 450. Viar makes a high quality unit at a pretty good price. I paid around $200 for the 450 new on ebay. __________________ Jay - 97 4Runner SR5 V6 Auto Air/E Lockers, OME, Revos, ARB bull bar, Superwinch X9, sliders, etc . . .

06-09-2004, 05:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
dragr1 Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 3,627	I have found the Viair 400 portable for $239. I will be inflating tires with it, it would be nice to have one with 100% duty cycle, but for as little as I will use it, I hope the 400 will suffice, plus it comes as a kit-plug and go. __________________ 1985 4Runner Dual e-lockers, dual cases, yada yada 1996 4runner, lifted, 2 lockers, 315 KM2's, IFS and more '00 Suburban 2500 4x4 '07 Tacoma Double Cab 4wd TRD '02 Lexus IS300 1991 Tiffin Allegro 31' Class A

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Arnold Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stanwood, WA Posts: 699	I also have a Viair 450 that I made into a portable unit. Works 100% better than my ARB compressor. Got it on EBay as well. If I could find my digicam I'd post pics. __________________ My Photo Albums

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