Compressors

[lukestrugnell]

Im looking to get a hard working reliable compressor that will last a long time but wont break the bank.
What makes are guys using?
ARB?
Thomas?

any other suggestions?

[Niel]

Luke, have a look at the link there was a discussion on this toppic before.
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=289&p=1888#p1888

but wont break the bank

with ARB and Thomas you might just do that. But it depends on what you mean by breaking the bank (amount).

[Cookie Monster]

A cheap option is to use a old A/C compressor

[lukestrugnell]

ok so if i go the old a/c route how do I do it?

mount in engine bay and connect via a switch to battery and then get some long hose and make a connection to compressor? Is it that easy?

[BenHur]

A cheap option is to use a old A/C compressor

Definitionally not a cheap option. To buy an old pump, fit it, sort out the belts and pulleys, then add the plumbing is going to cost you more than R 799 that I paid for the twin cylinder T-MAX at 4x4 Megabucks :| :? ANd I hear that the guys have problems to keep these AC pumps lubricated so they do not seize up :?

[Cookie Monster]

I sapose for most ppl it is expensive. How ever its not that difficult I will be doing something like that early next year so if you not in a big hurry you can see what I am going to do :D I have a few ideas the oil thing is not that bigger problem. one just need a little reserviour of compressor oil to feed the intake. But yes for a non techy person the bought option is far easier.