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Step 3:
Here is a shot of the installation of the air filter (which I used a hose clamp to attach to the intake of the air filter for the engine) and the lubricator (for the Sanden compressor) which I attached to the stock air filter plenum using two bolts with a bracket provide with the lubricator. The air hose is "shoved" onto the "Lok-On" fittings. I used WD-40 to lubricate the hose so that it would glide on (definitely an overstatement) easier. |
Custom Bracket:
If you look closely behind the Sanden compressor on the top you will see a black bracket that I fashioned out of 1" steel that I purchased at Home Depot. The bracket was needed to support the air manifold which will hold the oil filter, pressure gauge, one way valve, pressure switch and the distribution T to send air to the front and rear of the Jeep. I bolted the bracket to the top 2 bolt holes on the rear of the Sanden compressor. I bent the steel in my bench vice, drilled the holes and painted it. How did I determine the size of the bracket? I just found a place that the air manifold would fit behind the compressor and the measured and bent the steel accordingly. In the picture, you will notice that some black hose is coming from the other side (driver's side) of the engine in between the heater hoses. That is the hose that will run to the rear of the Jeep along the driver's side frame and attach to the air tank before continuing on to the rear bumper quick disconnect fitting.
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Installation of the Air Manifold: Here is a close up of the air manifold as installed on the bracket. Note the two U-bolts that hold the air manifold onto the bracket. The curved line in the bottom of the picture is the discharge line from the compressor. Also note the pressure switch (the grey box in the upper center of the picture with wiring harness cables coming in and out). I purchased plugs and electrical opening rubber grommets at Home Depot. The plastic covering for the wiring I purchased at Advanced Auto Parts. You might also need some miscellaneous electrical fittings similar to what you might use to install a stereo system or lockers on your Jeep. OH! I almost forgot to mention, that for my switch inside the Jeep to turn the system on and off, I purchased at my local dealer a fog lamp switch and ran it off the cigarette lighter (so it would be switched and of the proper amperage and also on a fused circuit) and then I ran the hot line out the to the pressure switch (the grey box). From there, I attached a line to the Sanden compressor. I selected a factory switch so that inside the Jeep, everything looked factory. Kilby sells some really neat switches (I purchase one) and I had the idea to place it inside one of the Jeep switch plugs that are in the console next to the hardtop defogger and windshield wiper switches. I didn't do that in the end, but I thing that is possible for another option for the switch. |
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