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Old 05-30-2007, 11:23 PM   #1
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What Compressor(s) To Use?

Ok.... I decided on 2 3-gal air tanks vs. the single tank I've been running & should have them early next week.

Now it's time to order another compressor or I might just get 2 since the little Thomas I've been using is several yrs old now. The Thomas has worked fine for my limited height adjustments so I was just going to get a second one...... unless you guys suggest something better that doesn't break the bank.

Let me know what you're using, why, what did it cost, where did you get it?
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Old 05-31-2007, 09:24 AM   #2
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Keeping my eye on this one ... TTT for ya
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Old 05-31-2007, 11:48 AM   #3
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Re: What Compressor(s) To Use?

I had a single Thomas for mine as well. Even though it wasn't enough to fully run my system because of the large tank I had, I was very happy with it.

The ViAir 380's are supposed to be nice, but a single Thomas to add to your existing setup is cheaper. Also, the ViAir's are a little louder than the Thomas I had.
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Re: What Compressor(s) To Use?

i'd say the viair 380's also
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Old 05-31-2007, 07:17 PM   #5
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Re: What Compressor(s) To Use?

I vote Viair 380c also. Those things are just about bulletproof. I haven't had any problems with mine and it seems that all the guys I know that have them really like them also.
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Old 05-31-2007, 08:42 PM   #6
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heres the best http://www.oasisoffroad.com/index.html
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Old 05-31-2007, 08:49 PM   #7
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$1,400 for a freakin' compressor! It better be the best for that kind of money.
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Old 05-31-2007, 08:50 PM   #8
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$1,400 for a freakin' compressor! It better be the best for that kind of money.
thats the big one theres cheaper onesthe hp1000 is 795
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Old 06-02-2007, 10:07 AM   #9
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guess you missed the part where he said "something better that doesn't break the bank"
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Old 06-02-2007, 10:32 AM   #10
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guess you missed the part where he said "something better that doesn't break the bank"
Amen brother..... I'm getting 2 new Thomas 327's. The original one worked fine for my application. I could get away w/just getting one but I'd rather replace both & know everything is fresh.
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Old 06-02-2007, 12:54 PM   #11
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guess you missed the part where he said "something better that doesn't break the bank"
just letting you guys know that its outthere
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Old 06-02-2007, 01:52 PM   #12
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Amen brother..... I'm getting 2 new Thomas 327's. The original one worked fine for my application. I could get away w/just getting one but I'd rather replace both & know everything is fresh.
Probably a good idea to go ahead and replace them both. That way you won't have to worry about when your old one will give out.
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Old 06-04-2007, 02:12 AM   #13
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Re: What Compressor(s) To Use?

not too many guys use this on this forum but i say a york will be the best cheapest way to go, york from a junk yard is cheap and easy to use, just make a bracket to go on your engine and thats it
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Old 06-04-2007, 01:18 PM   #14
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not too many guys use this on this forum but i say a york will be the best cheapest way to go, york from a junk yard is cheap and easy to use, just make a bracket to go on your engine and thats it
Too bulky for my taste. I like things out of sight....
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Old 06-04-2007, 06:49 PM   #15
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Re: What Compressor(s) To Use?

im useing 2 viair 480's with 2 5 gal tanks. i think this setup works awesome. i wouldnt switch to anything else
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ordered 2 Viair 380C's today ...
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Old 06-08-2007, 11:26 AM   #17
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i'm using air zenith i love it. i know plenty of people running them and on their new design they have a fan mounted on the top.


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Old 06-08-2007, 08:44 PM   #18
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Re: What Compressor(s) To Use?

I was going to get the 380c's but they were 'out of stock' @ SD. So after considering my options & looking over prices, I decided to stick w/the Thomas 327's.

I ordered 2 of them for less than $300 delivered w/my 'shop' discount. I got the tanks this week & love them. Hopefully I'll get them mounted up & finalize the air-line routing; re-fab the front shock brackets & the re-vamped suspension will be done.

Unless...... I upgrade the brakes, but that's another thread .
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I was going to get the 380c's but they were 'out of stock' @ SD. So after considering my options & looking over prices, I decided to stick w/the Thomas 327's.

I ordered 2 of them for less than $300 delivered w/my 'shop' discount. I got the tanks this week & love them. Hopefully I'll get them mounted up & finalize the air-line routing; re-fab the front shock brackets & the re-vamped suspension will be done.

Unless...... I upgrade the brakes, but that's another thread .

Should have checked ebay.. 380's all day for under $300/pair
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I got my 380's for $289 - free shipping.
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Old 06-09-2007, 01:32 AM   #21
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Ok.... I should clarify.

1) I just don't get 'warm fuzzies' from e-bay auctions.
2) I try & get my purchases from known (proven to me) sources.
3) I don't have PayPal because of all the scams that surround it.
4) I hate giving my CC info to someone on an e-bay deal.

I got mine from a known source that I trusted for less than $300 & didn't have to pay anything up front. They were ordered on my request w/o a deposit or pmt in advance & if I have any issues I know they will take care of me.

I got a good deal.
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so its 600$ dollars for these compressers what size battery cable does it take to run them will one cable run both
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so its 600$ dollars for these compressers what size battery cable does it take to run them will one cable run both
I was seeing the $300 range for a 'dual pack' comp system using two 380c's (they come in chrome or pewter). I got my Thomas 327's for <$300 too.

My original Thomas used a 10g wire w/a 30amp inline fuse for power. I think the main wire coming out of the motor is only 12g. I'm not 100% sure on that size.... I could check if someone wanted?
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i'm using air zenith i love it. i know plenty of people running them and on their new design they have a fan mounted on the top.
Those fans are a good idea. These small air comps will get hot in a hurry!
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Old 06-12-2007, 05:27 PM   #25
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you shouldve waited on sd. and maybe got the 2 480's. i hear nothing good about the air zeniths. however i think it wwas the first design without the fans that had the problems.
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