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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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Onboard Air Compressor

Is there an onboard air compressor that can regulate the tire pressure of all 4 tires simultaneously? Is there also a feed where you can hook up pneumatic tools?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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The only thing like that would be the hummer central inflation system. Not really adaptable to another truck and VERY expensive. While you might be able to engineer something else up its still not going to be cheap.


As for having a port to run air tools on you have a few options. You can either go with an electric compressor like a Viair, but they will run about $150+ for a good unit. Also have heard complaints that they don't last that long when used heavily. You also have the option of using the AC compressor as the compressor. This is a common setup for wheelers, though you do not have AC any longer unless you rig it up as a secondary. If you want to run air tools I would suggest an aux tank as well so you have a reserve.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I have heard of a winch from warn that has an aircompressor on it, would that be powerful enough to quickly inflate tires?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 11:46 PM
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Yes but that bad boy ways 100lbs
 
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 08:13 AM
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Ditto, there's no easy way to install a central tire inflation kit on an F-150. The Hummer kit is not easily retrofitted to, umm, well, anything.

The SuperDuties with the SORP package come with CTI, but they're not available for public sale, unfortunately.

The next best option would be an air compressor with four hoses. Clip all four hoses on, flip the compressor on, and let 'er rip. I know a guy that does just that to air back up after heading to the dunes. Clips four hoses on, adjusts the regulator, and when the air stops flowing, the tires are full.

-Joe
 
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