what is the air cut-off thingy?

[sweetpeet]

im rigging up a air system for my jeep cj5. so needless to say i have a few questions. what is that thing that automatically shuts off the air compressor when it reaches a certain psi? also whats the best way to hold the lines down?

 

[TerryMason]

Never built onboard air myself, but I did some research. It looks like you want a "pressure switch"

Amazon.com: Viair 90111 Pressure Switch with Relay: Automotive: Reviews, Prices & more

or

http://www.4x4truckgear.com/item-pr...d-air-off-road-4x4-fo921_140322085193_US.html

or the whole kit for $75
Onboard Air Hookup Kit by ViAir and Other Jeep Parts and Jeep Accessories by 4 Wheel Drive Hardware-RH1

 

[sweetpeet]

Never built onboard air myself, but I did some research. It looks like you want a "pressure switch"

Amazon.com: Viair 90111 Pressure Switch with Relay: Automotive: Reviews, Prices & more

or

http://www.4x4truckgear.com/item-pr...d-air-off-road-4x4-fo921_140322085193_US.html

or the whole kit for $75
Onboard Air Hookup Kit by ViAir and Other Jeep Parts and Jeep Accessories by 4 Wheel Drive Hardware-RH1

thanks terry! just what I was looking for iratenanner:

 

[sweetpeet]

oh and do you think 5 gal is too big for the tank?

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

oh and do you think 5 gal is too big for the tank?

Just depends on where you want to mount it. It's a bit large to mount under the jeep, but small if you have room to mount it in the pass. compartment.

 

[sweetpeet]

Just depends on where you want to mount it. It's a bit large to mount under the jeep, but small if you have room to mount it in the pass. compartment.

well that kinda sucks i kinda wanted to mount it under the jeep, but thats ok. where do you think the best place to mount this on top would be. wheel well?

 

[bobcat481]

I got an adjustable Square D pressure switch for like $20 at the hardware store.

 

[cjm5229]

Any place that sells air compressors will have the pressure cutoff switch. For air tanks weld up a tube bumper that's airtight, weld in a couple 1/4" pipe couplings and you have your air tank. use one front and rear you will have dual tanks

 

[JustJoeyK138]

im rigging up a air system for my jeep cj5. so needless to say i have a few questions. what is that thing that automatically shuts off the air compressor when it reaches a certain psi? also whats the best way to hold the lines down?

The the that shuts the compressor down is the pressure switch. If you are installing a Firestone one they normally come with them. Adel clamps work very well for holding the lines down they will not rub through the plastic lines.