2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission air compressor

[MFarquharson]

would like to put an air compressor on my 2001 3500 , has any one did this

and could tell me the supplyers.

 

[Straight6Jeff]

I have the www.onboardair.com set up. IT is an engine driven set up. Utilizes the york compressor. Very nice piece, and a few dealership sevice techs did not realize that it was not stock equipted that way.

 

[BarryG]

The unit from kilby is very ncie from what I have heard. I went with an extremeaire from www.extremeoutback.com. I personally would just make sure whichever type/brand you get that it is 100% duty cycle.

 

[JPittinger]

make sure whichever type/brand you get that it is 100% duty cycle.

Depends on what you want to use it for... My airhorns are plenty loud and don't require 100%. I used a $30 MV50 from Checker. It got better reviews than the $250 counterparts.

 

[BarryG]

JP:

Absolutely right. Does depend on how you are going to use it. I was looking at it from the perspective of how I use mine. Should have not made such a blanket statement/generalization.

 

[WDaniels]

MFarquharson,

It also depends what year your truck was made. Onboard doesn't make an air compressor kit for the 95 thru 98. 5 years.

WD

 

[RollOver_Pete]

Heres an 12/24 volt option.

http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/compressors.htm#trailhead

 

[stlowry]

onboard air

I've got a belt driven unit from Kilby on my 98. 5. I've been very happy with it. I built a three gallon tank and put quick connects on the front and rear of the truck. Use it all the time with an impact and for airing up tires on equipment.