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Aug 8, 2008 | 07:35 AM

#16

SeriousOffroad

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Model: Cherokee

You could convert your A/C compressor to OBA...if you don't mind not having A/C.

Aug 8, 2008 | 12:00 PM

#17

danwho

Older Than You

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From: SanDiego

Year: 99

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by COSXJFAN

Tried it, doesn't work. There simply is not enough volume of air in a portable tank to fill four tires up to 30 or so PSI from 15 PSI. Granted this was on 33s, but it came up short enough that I don't see it working on stock sized tires either.

X2 on that. Plus 10 - 15 minutes to air up is TOO long.
No argument that a good OBA is the optimal setup. But, if one does not want to go that route, then IMO a CO2 tank is next best, beats a portable hands down.

Aug 8, 2008 | 05:27 PM

#18

xjjeepthing

Short Bus Motorsports

Joined: Mar 2008

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From: Plymouth Indiana

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by danwho

Who are you to say thats too long. This compressor is not the fastest , but for those of us on a budget that do not have unlimited funds to spend it is good buy.

Aug 8, 2008 | 07:51 PM

#19

BlueXJ

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From: In yourz postez fissin jurr spelinzs

Year: 1990XJ/1989MJ

Model: Comanche

Engine: 4.0L Renix

Gentlemen please this is CF the friendly forum. Google can usually find the answer to many things and the Ask search engine is also helpful. Please try to post things that are technical in the Cherokee Chat section and move the discussion to the Off Topic section where the search engine questions are more well suited.
Thank You for your cooperation in this matter.

Oct 5, 2009 | 06:24 PM

#20

JakeWI

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From: Wisconsin

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

old post-but torn between.

Ultimate Air co2 which is on sale
Or ViAir constant duty

I dont plan on running tools. It would just be for tires. Please help.

Oct 5, 2009 | 09:56 PM

#21

JakeWI

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From: Wisconsin

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

bump

Oct 7, 2009 | 10:36 PM

#22

tooofast

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Year: 87

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6 4l

i run the Viair 100% DC on my TJ and its has a fair bit to work get my 35's from 10 to 22lb. I like it and its pretty quick. The ARB pump in the front is just for the locker.

I then ran lines front and rear so its easy to air up.

Dave

Oct 8, 2009 | 01:08 AM

#23

JSwamper

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From: Ontario

Year: 98' and 99'

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueXJ

Won't work for me as I plan on dual batteries so need the space where the airbox sets for the second battery and the original space for the 1st.

How do you go about that? i want to run another battery where the ac compressor is,

Oct 8, 2009 | 06:55 AM

#24

SeriousOffroad

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Model: Cherokee

This is an OBA thread, try starting a thread about dual batteries or use the search feature.

Feb 6, 2010 | 09:57 AM

#25

1990cherokee

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From: Yelm Wa

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

I am thinkin about doing this OBA, i want to convert my A/C compressor, any how too's out there?

Feb 6, 2010 | 04:45 PM

#26

EVcherokee

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From: Everett, WA

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0l

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f140/...ite-up-742180/

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/c-o...pressor-21871/

Or you can have your cake and eat it too, look half way down the page, I'm gonna do excatly this, dual compressors:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/le...ressors-21849/

Apr 5, 2010 | 03:31 PM

#27

miglia-spyder

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From: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankZ

I can run an impct wrench or any air tool off my OBA, you can't do that with a CO2 system.

Yeah they can! Ive been doing it for about a year now. Works great!

This FAQ is from Ultimate Air website.

"Is co2 safe for my tires and tools?
Absolutely! CO2 is non-corrosive and non-toxic. CO2 gas is very safe for your tires, rims and tools. CO2’s thermal expansion rate is almost the same as air, making it perfectly safe to fill your tires with CO2!"