Hey I searched for this, but, didn't find too much information where anyone hardwired, and mounted their MV-50/MV-1050.

I have two options which suit my spacial needs, but, do not know which would be more beneficial.

1) I want to mount it up under the passenger side dashboard, on the floor, up above the feet sort of. Almost against the firewall. There is a nice flat area there and the compressor is out of the way, yet still easily accessible. But, running hose from this area would suck, so I might have to make some access points.

2) Up underneath the hood. I don't like it here because I didn't want to open the hood every time I wanted to air up. Of course, once again, I could add access points outside the vehicle.

Ok, now my question. How the hell do I make access points to connect another hose to on each side of the vehicle? Well, I know how I would do it, but, I don't know what kind of parts I need, and how to attach them without somehow loosing air pressure. Should I just find some rubber hoses with ends already attached, and then attach that to quick disconnect female ends? Also, would this work on an MV-1050, or am I way over my head on this one?

I'd eventually like to get an air tank. I don't know where the hell to mount it though either (under the truck somewheres, but, I'm not even thinking of that yet). I think right now I'd just like to stick to this "easier" setup.

 

I've got mine in the rear cargo cubby hole things.

I assume there's a little more room in a 3rd gen, because if I tried to mount it in the passenger floor, I think my passengers would get a little perturbed by it's intrusion into their already limited foot space.

 

Looks like I'll put it in the engine bay, run two hoses down each side of the truck, and put some female quick disconnects on them and call it a day...

 

im not sure how much room ya got under the hood but... i mounted mine on my '79 on the drivers side under the hood kinda between the coil\ignitor and clutch master. ran a line over to the other side of the engine compartment to a 1\2 gallon reservoir with pressure switch and relay and arb locker solenoid and a fitting for my air hose to hook to for airing up. its a tight fit but it works well for me. im assuming in a newer vehicle with all the vacuum lines and junk theres not much room to work with.

 

Ok, well, I just mounted it in the engine bay. Ran some hose out to the front, put a quick disconnect on it, and called it good.

Obviously the pressure builds within the hose. I don't like that. What kind of regulator's are you guys using?

 

im trying to figure out how to cool it better before i mount it anywhere. i just ran it for the first time yesterday and damn does that thing get hot after only a single tire. and i ran it on the ground with a breeze. i dont think i will be putting it inside the cab. 1 heater is enough

 

Well, you don't have too many options. You don't want to put it where it can get wet and muddy or inside, or get hot. I just chose what everyone else does, and put it in the engine bay, way up off near the side of it. Hopefully it will be cool enough.

I still want to know what sort of pressure regulator you guys are using so pressure just doesn't keep building in the line when its not filling up a tire.

 

I got mine mounted under the hood in front of my airfilter. I have it plumbed to a 2.5 gal airtank under the bed and wired to a Viair 110/150 psi pressure switch/relay and an arming switch on the dash. I have a single air fitting from the manifold on the airtank to the truck box in the bed nearby my Powertank.

 

out of curiosity do you have a writeup for routing the switch? that would be really cool. and maybe how you went about making the wiring permanent.. just to get some ideas

i was thinking about using a large air tank from a dead compressor. i dont feel confident in the tube bumper air tank yet. my welds suck still

 

I'm probably mis-reading your post, but, I think its as easy as wiring up a pair of lights...

Run a high current through the relay. The switch turns the relay on, and then in turn powers up your accessory.

What I don't understand still is the pressure regulator.... I think I should find a tank that mounts up to a frame rail. Any ideas?

 

These units have a built in pressure regulator. 150 PSI I believe the cut out.

 

Got any pictures or descriptions of how and where you mounted it? I was thinking of doing the same.

 

Not right now. I can get some tomorrow...

Basically, I am going to plumb in a ViAir regulator/relay, which will turn on when I turn on a switch, but, turn off when the pressure reaches about 150 psi. I am also going to mount up a 2.5 gallon tank.

I put it on the passenger side, where the ABS/Cruise control is. I had to move that stuff outta the way though.. kinda annoying.

 

i was trying to figure out where to mount mine today, under the hood is ideal, but the igniter plug is in the way

 

i use a viair 1\2 gallon reservoir and on one side i put a viair 85\105 pressure switch with relay. so it turns on the compressor when it gets to 85 psi and off @ 105psi, within range for my arb locker, and more than plenty for airing up.

 

Yep, Im going to do something very similar...

Going to use this regulator/switch
http://www.tellico4x4.com/product_in...bc5e0b32f53297

Then figure out what I want in a tank. I really like the 2.5 gal viair tank, its really sleek looking and could mount along a frame rail with ease.

We'll see though...this stuff really adds up quickly!