I know I'm probably really late to this but I have a 2018 colorado with an on board air system. I absolutely LOVE it!!! I have 8 air horns too!! I actually have 4 horns sitting in my engine bay under the coolant RIGHT where yall put the compressor... I have 2 viair compressors for a cfm of 4 and 250 PSI capabilities, along with a 3 gallon tank. It's all actually mounted under the bed. Using the spare tire cross member for all the brackets. I still made it so I could keep my spare tire under there as well. It's well hidden, doesn't interfere with anything, and along with an air hose mount with a 1/2 inch air line connection to really be able to move air in large quantities for amazing volume for anything. The air hose quick release is actually just under my bumper right below the spare tire access hole. I have a 25ft, and 100ft air hose behind the back seats rolled up against the wall. The 1/2 inch air hose from the tank to the quick release makes airing up tires, floating, pulls and anything else a simple breeze. I also have a pressure control valve under the gas flap next to the gas tank so if running air for air guns or anything else. I can lower the pressure to whatever desire I would like. Best thing I did to my truck. This was over 3 years ago as well.
As always, you guys did a great job (minus the initial installation of a rubber hose) with the installation. You could have saved yourself some time and hassle buying/mounting a PowerTank CO2 system. Not like you need the air for the lockers. It airs up 2-3x faster than the ARB. No need to disassemble the air box/coolant, run hoses, remove spare tire hardware. Again, good clean install.
Yeah the hose situation is pretty frustrating. He tried to get the right thing first, then we hoped the cheaper hose would work, and braided hoses are still backordered. But all the info in the video is good. And before the hose expanded and blew off the fitting it was inflating tires very quickly.
HA! Been sub'd and notificated for a good while now. Hey thanks for leaving in the parts like the hoses and whatnot. Been planning a similar compressor and a tank for my 18 ZR2 so the ideas are much appreciated! And I say nah to the train horn; maybe something more "useful" lol! Thanks guys!
First off, the air horn is a must! Another great video gentlemen. Curious if this would fit on our rig (already have a catch can bracket installed utilizing the post behind the coolant tank). By the way the icon kit and wheels/tires set up are still holding up great (going on a year now with them).
Awesome, glad to hear it. Regarding the 589 mount, I'd be wary if you already have the catch can there. The fitment was really tight, but there are other mounting options available for the Colorado in different locations if you're interested.
The reason the hose might have been blowing off is because you didn't install the air manifold kit with it. (The ARB single compressor has one built in, the double does not) On the ARB instructions they say to use the manifold if you are going to be filling up tires. This is to lower the amount of heat going into the hose after it. I did the same install on my Bison a few months ago with the under-hood double compressor with the manifold kit and I have not had any issues. The bracket used from 589 fab has mounting points for the manifold as well so it is an easy addition.
Good vid! It wasn't really talked about in the video why you chose to mount the compressor under the hood vs other locations; any comments? Also, no to train horn - it makes me think of the juvenile vids of guys scaring people at the mall. jmo Upgrading the stock horn or adding a second normal horn, sure that'd be great.
@@JasonExplainsThings is the heavy duty rubber hose still holding up strong? Just bought the air compressor and bracket and gonna be ordering the rest via Amazon soon.
The bumper quick connect cover from CopperStar doesn’t ship to Australia and there is nothing like it I can find in our market. Surly international shipping isn’t as difficult as it used to be 😩
Maybe I missed it in one of the other videos, or I’m just an idiot…. Did you do a spare tire relocate? Or is there a way to lower the spare & still delete the factory “hangar” so you could run the spare as usual (under truck) & still convert the tire lift port to the air port on the rear bumper?
I noticed you connected the ARB wiring to the fused area of the battery connections not straight to the battery posts itself. Is this OK as the ARB can draw quite a bit of current?
Great question. I’d suggest checking out the video about the switch system. It’s designed for this use. I believe the only accessory that bypasses it is the winch. ua-cam.com/video/MWaxtRA1lho/v-deo.html
@@JasonExplainsThings well hopefully those that watch your video won’t wire direct to the fused outputs. Looks that way in the video. You might JasonExplainThat 😂
Can you tell me the diameter of the “air” cover and mounting depth of the unit? The manufacturer has no info on their site. I have sent emails but no response.
Hey there, so no rubbing other than recently I added front mud flaps and those did rub and of course they don’t take up much space so I’m likely very close to rubbing. But I’ve been off roading several times now and have had no issues with the 32’s. But any bigger and I’d need a lift and trimming. Next week’s video will be Tacoma related. 😀
@@JasonExplainsThings been following your tacoma build.. I don’t want a crazy build with my Taco.. just doing trails and camping with my Family.. thank you again..
@@JasonExplainsThings what is your Spare size btw? Did you keep the Black spare wheel abd change the size to 265/75/R16.. to accommodate your TRD pro size set up
Ah music. A divisive topic. I mix these videos using studio monitors and also check on how things sound on a phone before publishing. Can’t make everyone happy. That’s for sure.
Is Copperstar even in business anymore? Nobody answers the phone or email and the single review on FB is negative. I ordered a stealth port based on this video but now I am concerned.
“Full rear Bumper air outlet” seems cool but it’s a huge waste of time and money. When do you ever air up your tires while moving? Obviously never. Your stopped, one two that compressor uses a a lot of electricity so your truck should be running. So, if your stopped and idling it’s always a good idea to have your hood up to get rid of heat. If your stopped and the hoods up why not plug in your air hose directly to the compressor. This also makes a remote switch dumb. Open hood plug in hose turn on switch all right there. Less time, material, connections and relays equals less to troubleshoot if something’s not working, win, win, win all around.
That's a great-looking tire deflator!
Absolutely get an air horn!
🙌 great video guys! You make installs fun to watch. This one I can use. Onboard air. 👍 great
Love all the Colorado content and this ARB install...no need for a train horn though. 🚂 📣
I know I'm probably really late to this but I have a 2018 colorado with an on board air system. I absolutely LOVE it!!! I have 8 air horns too!! I actually have 4 horns sitting in my engine bay under the coolant RIGHT where yall put the compressor... I have 2 viair compressors for a cfm of 4 and 250 PSI capabilities, along with a 3 gallon tank. It's all actually mounted under the bed. Using the spare tire cross member for all the brackets. I still made it so I could keep my spare tire under there as well. It's well hidden, doesn't interfere with anything, and along with an air hose mount with a 1/2 inch air line connection to really be able to move air in large quantities for amazing volume for anything. The air hose quick release is actually just under my bumper right below the spare tire access hole. I have a 25ft, and 100ft air hose behind the back seats rolled up against the wall. The 1/2 inch air hose from the tank to the quick release makes airing up tires, floating, pulls and anything else a simple breeze. I also have a pressure control valve under the gas flap next to the gas tank so if running air for air guns or anything else. I can lower the pressure to whatever desire I would like. Best thing I did to my truck. This was over 3 years ago as well.
wheres your video?
As always, you guys did a great job (minus the initial installation of a rubber hose) with the installation. You could have saved yourself some time and hassle buying/mounting a PowerTank CO2 system. Not like you need the air for the lockers. It airs up 2-3x faster than the ARB. No need to disassemble the air box/coolant, run hoses, remove spare tire hardware. Again, good clean install.
Yeah the hose situation is pretty frustrating. He tried to get the right thing first, then we hoped the cheaper hose would work, and braided hoses are still backordered. But all the info in the video is good. And before the hose expanded and blew off the fitting it was inflating tires very quickly.
I always suggest Onboard Air for most Custom Truck and Van Builds.
Yeah I’m researching it for my Toyotas.
Yes, a full blown train air horn !
The 10mm goblins struck again. 🤦♂️ it’s always missing. I’m pretty sure they sell toolkits without it because we lose them anyway 😂😂😂
HA! Been sub'd and notificated for a good while now. Hey thanks for leaving in the parts like the hoses and whatnot. Been planning a similar compressor and a tank for my 18 ZR2 so the ideas are much appreciated! And I say nah to the train horn; maybe something more "useful" lol! Thanks guys!
Great video! I vote for a train horn!
you could use DOT air line
First off, the air horn is a must! Another great video gentlemen. Curious if this would fit on our rig (already have a catch can bracket installed utilizing the post behind the coolant tank). By the way the icon kit and wheels/tires set up are still holding up great (going on a year now with them).
Awesome, glad to hear it. Regarding the 589 mount, I'd be wary if you already have the catch can there. The fitment was really tight, but there are other mounting options available for the Colorado in different locations if you're interested.
Air horn 😂
Lets go with the train horn! :)
An air horn is nice
The reason the hose might have been blowing off is because you didn't install the air manifold kit with it. (The ARB single compressor has one built in, the double does not) On the ARB instructions they say to use the manifold if you are going to be filling up tires. This is to lower the amount of heat going into the hose after it. I did the same install on my Bison a few months ago with the under-hood double compressor with the manifold kit and I have not had any issues. The bracket used from 589 fab has mounting points for the manifold as well so it is an easy addition.
It was definitely the hose in this case. New hose is holding nicely. 👍
Good vid! It wasn't really talked about in the video why you chose to mount the compressor under the hood vs other locations; any comments? Also, no to train horn - it makes me think of the juvenile vids of guys scaring people at the mall. jmo Upgrading the stock horn or adding a second normal horn, sure that'd be great.
Got the under hood bracket months ago. Finally had a chance to install it. Other mounting solutions (Peak) have only come out very recently.
I didn’t see the link for the new braided air hose?
I updated the description. It’s a heavy duty rubber hose. Holding 2 months later!
@@JasonExplainsThings is the heavy duty rubber hose still holding up strong? Just bought the air compressor and bracket and gonna be ordering the rest via Amazon soon.
The bumper quick connect cover from CopperStar doesn’t ship to Australia and there is nothing like it I can find in our market. Surly international shipping isn’t as difficult as it used to be 😩
Bummer!
How do you feel about top vacuum oil change? I've done it on my Mercedes and Tahoe with no issues.
I love doing oil changes that way. I did that on my VW GTI... made oil changes take 15 minutes.
@6:11 if I had a house I would change my oil, but my apartments frown upon vehicle maintenance.
Been there. Way back in the day I did oil changes and installs in a parking lot. People gave me dirty looks but nothing else beyond that.
Need the horn!
Maybe I missed it in one of the other videos, or I’m just an idiot…. Did you do a spare tire relocate? Or is there a way to lower the spare & still delete the factory “hangar” so you could run the spare as usual (under truck) & still convert the tire lift port to the air port on the rear bumper?
Yeah we did a video covering that: ua-cam.com/video/q0YP2-77vUU/v-deo.html
@@JasonExplainsThings Got it! Thanks for the quick reply!
I noticed you connected the ARB wiring to the fused area of the battery connections not straight to the battery posts itself. Is this OK as the ARB can draw quite a bit of current?
Great question. I’d suggest checking out the video about the switch system. It’s designed for this use. I believe the only accessory that bypasses it is the winch.
ua-cam.com/video/MWaxtRA1lho/v-deo.html
@@JasonExplainsThings well hopefully those that watch your video won’t wire direct to the fused outputs. Looks that way in the video. You might JasonExplainThat 😂
Does the compressor got hotter than usually since it's installed in the engine bay?
Yes, it's totally fine for 4 tires, no issues there, but I'd be a little wary to run it for extended periods in the summer.
To bad you can't get the air port for the bumper anymore.
Need a train horn!!
Can you tell me the diameter of the “air” cover and mounting depth of the unit? The manufacturer has no info on their site. I have sent emails but no response.
Why put it under the hot hood?
Hi Jason, regarding your Tacoma.. you have any rubbing issues with your current set up?
Hey there, so no rubbing other than recently I added front mud flaps and those did rub and of course they don’t take up much space so I’m likely very close to rubbing. But I’ve been off roading several times now and have had no issues with the 32’s. But any bigger and I’d need a lift and trimming. Next week’s video will be Tacoma related. 😀
@@JasonExplainsThings been following your tacoma build.. I don’t want a crazy build with my Taco.. just doing trails and camping with my Family.. thank you again..
@@JasonExplainsThings what is your Spare size btw? Did you keep the Black spare wheel abd change the size to 265/75/R16.. to accommodate your TRD pro size set up
Does this fit in duramax models?
I’d check with the company. It also sadly sounds like they might have ceased doing business from what I’ve been told.
Couldn't be easier to mount that o the side of the truck bed and use the trailer connectors for power ?
That's a common thing on Tacoma's. Folks install them inside the storage box.
Who has the switches for the dash ??
This video covers it: ua-cam.com/video/MWaxtRA1lho/v-deo.html
I just bought the exact same truck only a 22. I would like to connect with Chris via email.
DM him on Instagram! instagram.com/pnw_bison/
Lowering or removing the music during the speaking parts would be great.
Ah music. A divisive topic. I mix these videos using studio monitors and also check on how things sound on a phone before publishing. Can’t make everyone happy. That’s for sure.
@@JasonExplainsThings I agree it is hard. I think the challenge is that some viewers listen via headphones/ear buds and that can impact differently.
I live in an apartment complex so I can’t change my own oil. 🥺
Is Copperstar even in business anymore? Nobody answers the phone or email and the single review on FB is negative. I ordered a stealth port based on this video but now I am concerned.
Go notificate yourself San Diego.
🤣 Chris' truck is kind of a big deal.
🚂🎺🚂🎺🚂🎺
🤣😂 Bwaaaaaa!
All aboard the flying bison! 🦬💨
Get the horn I hate my colorados whimpy horn
Do what I did - add a Hella dual tone loud horn system along with the OEM dual tone horn - it sounds JUST like a train horn!
Chris! 👆
“Full rear Bumper air outlet” seems cool but it’s a huge waste of time and money. When do you ever air up your tires while moving? Obviously never. Your stopped, one two that compressor uses a a lot of electricity so your truck should be running. So, if your stopped and idling it’s always a good idea to have your hood up to get rid of heat. If your stopped and the hoods up why not plug in your air hose directly to the compressor. This also makes a remote switch dumb. Open hood plug in hose turn on switch all right there. Less time, material, connections and relays equals less to troubleshoot if something’s not working, win, win, win all around.
One reason for the relocation is that the air compressor is mounted underneath the coolant reservoir. But yeah do mods how ever you like.
@@JasonExplainsThings That’s a reason for about 9” of extension not 12 feet to the rear bumper. Give me a break.
That stealth port is a rip off
Then don’t get it. I think knocking small US businesses that make cool small batch products like this isn’t very classy.
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