3D Printed Bracket For ARB Single Air Compressor - Underhood Mount [STL File Attached]

[Badkarma8541]

Respect!

 

[RollingRocker]

Man, now you have me going down the compressor rabbit hole. Looks like that compressor is about $350 for the kit (if I'm looking at the right one on ARB website). And I can make a mount for that spot easy enough. I don't have access to that good of a 3D printer but I have a plasma table and a press brake so I can make one out of formed steel plate no problem.

I had considered going with something like that as well but I don't have the skill set. I can get you the dimensions and elevations of the bolt holes to save you the time and effort of figuring those out. It was pain in the ass due to the cramped space. I went through 3 low quality prints until I had the elevations right.

 

[Cityzen10]

I had considered going with something like that as well but I don't have the skill set. I can get you the dimensions and elevations of the bolt holes to save you the time and effort of figuring those out. It was pain in the ass due to the cramped space. I went through 3 low quality prints until I had the elevations right.

That would be great. Thanks

 

[RollingRocker]

That would be great. Thanks

 

[TurnerXC]

Great Job! I've been looking everywhere for a mount since I got my 4Runner. I took the ARB out of my Jeep when I traded her in. How are you running the wiring for it? My plan was to run the switch wire to one of the factory AUX switches but I will need to run the power to the battery.

 

[RollingRocker]

Great Job! I've been looking everywhere for a mount since I got my 4Runner. I took the ARB out of my Jeep when I traded her in. How are you running the wiring for it? My plan was to run the switch wire to one of the factory AUX switches but I will need to run the power to the battery.
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Thank you! It was a fun project. I need to do an update to the post with how I finished the install. I tore apart the ARB factory wiring harness to get rid of all the extraneous wiring for lockers etc and ran that into a CH4x4 switch in an aux location.

There is a nice rubber grommet just under the power steering system. I installed ditch and rock lights at the same time so I had a nice size bundle of wires to drag into the cab. Everything was coming up short with battery being on the passenger side so I ran a pair of 10 gauge wires from the battery to a blue sea 4 circuit breaker. I left the ARB factory breaker in place and just put it on the lug with the feed wire going into the breaker. I used the extra yellow wire in the arb harness to create the ignition power the relay needed. I also left the green wire as a spare for future needs.

For now everything is straight to the battery but I ordered a relay that will sit between the feed and the battery with a master ignition wire that will get a feed from an ignition circuit so it all turns off when it’s not running. With one exception, I’m planning a 12v accessory circuit to the rear storage area so I can have my fridge on when the engine is off but I haven’t had time to do that yet. Been hoping someone would post how to get behind the panels in the hatch area.

 

[RollingRocker]

I will get some pictures taken tomorrow, weather permitting, to better explain the layout. I was also hoping to have the relay in place as well but it’s delayed so who knows when I will have that.

 

[RollingRocker]

Here is the google drive link to the .stl file. Full disclaimer I am not a professional at creating parts like this. I am giving the file to the community and anyone is free to use it as they will. I accept no liability in how it is put to use or for any completed prints. Feel free to modify and improve on the design. When I printed my bracket I used ABS+ at 80% fill. The length of the bracket is 170mm for scaling. I just drove 700 miles round trip to Laramie Wyoming and have had no issues.

The bolts to attach this are M6x1.0mm. I used lock washers and some blue loctitie to keep it from rattling loose. It's easier if you mount the compressor first and then use a long handle screw driver or extension to secure the fasteners. You can also mount the plate and then refasten the compressor but getting the bolts started is a pain in the ass. Also due to the bolt pattern and tolerances in the space only 3 of the plate bolts can be secured. If someone wants to rearrange the compressor there may be a way to get all four to attach and still be able to access the bottom bolts. I didn't feel like it was worth the effort.



Let me know if there are any issues with downloading the file.


Administrator update: file also attached to this post:

https://www.4runner6g.com/forum/att....13221/?hash=271aad3d31c914d048f25eb42f337651