Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.

BOSS Vs Max air 2

General Tech Talk

Moderators: toaddog, TWISTY, V8Patrol, Moderators

Posts: 45681
Joined: Wed Nov 27, 2002 10:13 am

Post by bogged »

MUSS wrote:now selling mine.... upgrading...again :roll: :D
http://carl.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic.php?t=109761
upgrading to what and why if this is th' shizzle to have?
Posts: 2808
Joined: Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:51 pm
Location: NORTH of the black stump.......Townsville

Post by MUSS »

bogged wrote:
MUSS wrote:now selling mine.... upgrading...again :roll: :D
http://carl.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic.php?t=109761
upgrading to what and why if this is th' shizzle to have?
not enough room... have tried every possible way...... plus getting the endless for a steal ;)
:armsup: The Offical Founder of ARMS UP
Jimmy James Beam the III from babinda and mt isa and other places u don't wanna know about :armsup:
www.blackriver4wd.com
Posts: 45681
Joined: Wed Nov 27, 2002 10:13 am

Post by bogged »

MUSS wrote:not enough room... have tried every possible way...... plus getting the endless for a steal ;)
kewl,

I was just interested, was lookin at one of these too but the size was also what stopped me... and also have the endless thing, but lookin at where to fit air tank in GU..
Posts: 389
Joined: Sat Mar 05, 2005 8:06 am
Location: campbelltown/penriff

Post by noelb1 »

Tiny wrote:
Madmac wrote:
onboard air kits - will run a rattle gun nonstop
http://www.bushranger.com.au/onboard_air_kit.php
thats bullshit
agreed

sorry Noel :P
taken out of context , not meaning you can keep your finger on it and it won't run out most 240v comps won't do that, you can use it constantly with out having to wait for it to recharge . you all take things literally(sp?).
Road Ranger
Posts: 10722
Joined: Fri Nov 12, 2004 12:21 pm
Location: In a town near you

Post by Tiny »

noelb1 wrote:
Tiny wrote:
Madmac wrote:
onboard air kits - will run a rattle gun nonstop
http://www.bushranger.com.au/onboard_air_kit.php
thats bullshit
agreed

sorry Noel :P
taken out of context , not meaning you can keep your finger on it and it won't run out most 240v comps won't do that, you can use it constantly with out having to wait for it to recharge . you all take things literally(sp?).
happening, done, or held without a stop or pause or without offering relief or respite: The ambassador faced a nonstop schedule of meetings and interviews during her visit.
–adverb
without a single stop en route.
Informal. without a pause or interruption or without respite; continually: My back ached nonstop for three days.

:finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger:
If the above post did not offend you in any way please PM me so I can try harder!!
Posts: 389
Joined: Sat Mar 05, 2005 8:06 am
Location: campbelltown/penriff

Post by noelb1 »

Tiny wrote:
noelb1 wrote:
Tiny wrote:
Madmac wrote:
onboard air kits - will run a rattle gun nonstop
http://www.bushranger.com.au/onboard_air_kit.php
thats bullshit
agreed

sorry Noel :P
taken out of context , not meaning you can keep your finger on it and it won't run out most 240v comps won't do that, you can use it constantly with out having to wait for it to recharge . you all take things literally(sp?).
happening, done, or held without a stop or pause or without offering relief or respite: The ambassador faced a nonstop schedule of meetings and interviews during her visit.
–adverb
without a single stop en route.
Informal. without a pause or interruption or without respite; continually: My back ached nonstop for three days.

:finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger:


smarty :?
Posts: 312
Joined: Fri May 05, 2006 9:35 pm
Location: Wollongong, NSW Aus

Post by Doc_Acos »

Keep an eye out for this one, is it available here yet?

http://www.warn.com/powerplant.shtml

12cfm @ 0 psi
5 cfm @ 90 psi
http://www.bushranger.com.au/

'84 F70 Rocky :)

'97 Paj GLS LWB - HEHE

RIP ... My Feroza II SXP
Posts: 1253
Joined: Thu Dec 12, 2002 1:34 am
Location: QLD

Post by Jeeps »

Does anyone have the physical measurements of the Boss?
Posts: 389
Joined: Sat Mar 05, 2005 8:06 am
Location: campbelltown/penriff

Post by noelb1 »

BIG
Posts: 1443
Joined: Tue Apr 12, 2005 3:57 pm
Location: Brisbane

Post by vanbox »

400 L x 150 w x 230 H

there is a fan on the end of the motor which will need adequate ventilation.

my boss pressurizes a 40L air tank from 0-150psi in about 8 mins. (it is not free flow, runs through a maize of fittings....free flow would be quicker)

cheers


PAUL
MUD BEERS and MAYHEM

DURAMAX POWERED GU
Posts: 1253
Joined: Thu Dec 12, 2002 1:34 am
Location: QLD

Post by Jeeps »

Stolen from 4wd monthly forum...
This project turned into a complete waste of time and freakin money so I'm posting it as a warning and to post the FACTS.
http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/forum/view ... hp?t=14076

So it turns out the Boss is actually crap?
Posts: 2809
Joined: Mon Jan 02, 2006 5:03 pm
Location: Lara Victoria

Post by Ruffy »

Jeeps wrote:Stolen from 4wd monthly forum...
This project turned into a complete waste of time and freakin money so I'm posting it as a warning and to post the FACTS.
http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/forum/view ... hp?t=14076

So it turns out the Boss is actually crap?
I think that's a bit harsh.
I haven't found another 12V compressor than can compare with the boss. If all you want to do is pump up tyres fast then yes you will find faster compressors. But with the boss i can change all four tyres on my car, one at a time, using a normal workshop rattle gun with no down time waiting for compressor. This is with a 15L tank at 120 psi. As an on board air system i still the the boss is the best 12v system i've seen. I didn't think it was a secret that it works best with a tank, that's what makes it so good, it's ability to fill a tank to high pressures at a decent rate.
I posted my own results of a comprehensive test between a boss system and some others. My results didn't really differ greatly in regards to inflating tyres. The twin bluey is one of the quickest on the market, but not when you want to use air tools.
[quote="Uhhohh"]As far as an indecent proposal goes, I'd accept nothing less than $100,000 to tolerate buggery. Any less and it's just not worth the psychological trauma. [/quote]
Posts: 377
Joined: Mon Mar 20, 2006 5:52 pm
Location: Geelong

Post by tj81 »

Im wrapped with my BOSS.

I also did some testing and cant agree with those findings.

With a 9L tank, i can inflate each tyre in less than one minute each. With such a small tank, i cant see the time being much different without a tank.
92 LWB Ford Maverick 4.2, Dual Fuel.

99 GU ST 4.2 Turbo Diesel, Non Intercooled, Tigerz11 w/synthetic, 35"' Bighorns, ARB Compressor, Snorkel.
Posts: 1253
Joined: Thu Dec 12, 2002 1:34 am
Location: QLD

Post by Jeeps »

So... without a tank... it's crap ;)
Posts: 619
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:20 am
Location: vic

Post by Hamo »

Jeeps wrote:Stolen from 4wd monthly forum...
This project turned into a complete waste of time and freakin money so I'm posting it as a warning and to post the FACTS.
http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/forum/view ... hp?t=14076

So it turns out the Boss is actually crap?
I recived a PM from that bloke about 4 weeks ago
He wanted to know what i thought about the boss but i brought the whole set up with tank & all and could not be any happyer with it
He obvously did not read the discription to well as it said it works best with a tank
[quote="RN"]So do you support your local vendor...not if it is going to cost me almost double. [quote]
Posts: 2809
Joined: Mon Jan 02, 2006 5:03 pm
Location: Lara Victoria

Post by Ruffy »

Jeeps wrote:So... without a tank... it's crap ;)
:roll:


Glad you drive a Jeep, anythnig else would be a waste
[quote="Uhhohh"]As far as an indecent proposal goes, I'd accept nothing less than $100,000 to tolerate buggery. Any less and it's just not worth the psychological trauma. [/quote]
Posts: 232
Joined: Tue Nov 25, 2003 1:35 am

Post by ozrunner »

I see my link elsewhere has been posted :D

As I have said in these comments I have no problems with the apparent quality or ability of this pump when using a tank etc and YES that's just it I did read the advertised blurb and it states that it will pump a 33â€
Posts: 1253
Joined: Thu Dec 12, 2002 1:34 am
Location: QLD

Post by Jeeps »

Ruffy wrote:
Jeeps wrote:So... without a tank... it's crap ;)
:roll:


Glad you drive a Jeep, anythnig else would be a waste
I see your arguement has degenerated into slagging my choice of vehicle, i havn't come into this thread saying you're a knob because you drive X vehicle and must drive that vehicle because of the breeding out on the boondocks where you're from. Clearly you've nothing constructive to say on your choice of air compressor :) . If the Boss is advertised as filling a tyre in X minutes and fails to do so and in fact takes longer to do than the Twin Tongue, Supermax, Typhoon, Max air 2... then it's crap - just like it's advertisement. Sure it'll be fast with an air tank, but so will any of the air compressors that i've just mentioned if they had a tank too.
Posts: 389
Joined: Sat Mar 05, 2005 8:06 am
Location: campbelltown/penriff

Post by noelb1 »

Jeeps wrote:
Ruffy wrote:
Jeeps wrote:So... without a tank... it's crap ;)
:roll:


Glad you drive a Jeep, anythnig else would be a waste
I see your arguement has degenerated into slagging my choice of vehicle, i havn't come into this thread saying you're a knob because you drive X vehicle and must drive that vehicle because of the breeding out on the boondocks where you're from. Clearly you've nothing constructive to say on your choice of air compressor :) . If the Boss is advertised as filling a tyre in X minutes and fails to do so and in fact takes longer to do than the Twin Tongue, Supermax, Typhoon, Max air 2... then it's crap - just like it's advertisement. Sure it'll be fast with an air tank, but so will any of the air compressors that i've just mentioned if they had a tank too.
ahhhh, someone who see's sense
Posts: 1985
Joined: Wed Sep 22, 2004 11:00 am
Location: NSW

Post by ... rick »

We stock the Boss as well. I had the setup in my 80 with a 5gal (15 odd L) and I was more than happy with it's performance pumping up 40's from 4-20psi. I will be fitting another to my Rangie.

Rick.
rick@offroadmediagroup.com.au
Posts: 389
Joined: Sat Mar 05, 2005 8:06 am
Location: campbelltown/penriff

Post by noelb1 »

BBM Rick wrote:We stock the Boss as well. I had the setup in my 80 with a 5gal (15 odd L) and I was more than happy with it's performance pumping up 40's from 4-20psi. I will be fitting another to my Rangie.

Rick.
dude,
Posts: 1985
Joined: Wed Sep 22, 2004 11:00 am
Location: NSW

Post by ... rick »

noelb1 wrote:
BBM Rick wrote:We stock the Boss as well. I had the setup in my 80 with a 5gal (15 odd L) and I was more than happy with it's performance pumping up 40's from 4-20psi. I will be fitting another to my Rangie.

Rick.
dude,
Noooooeeeeeeelllllllll, what?
rick@offroadmediagroup.com.au
Posts: 45681
Joined: Wed Nov 27, 2002 10:13 am

Post by bogged »

BBM Rick wrote:We stock the Boss as well. I had the setup in my 80 with a 5gal (15 odd L) and I was more than happy with it's performance pumping up 40's from 4-20psi. I will be fitting another to my Rangie.

Rick.
I dont believe you... give me one for testing :armsup: and nobody turned up in the bar last night..
Posts: 1985
Joined: Wed Sep 22, 2004 11:00 am
Location: NSW

Post by ... rick »

bogged wrote:
BBM Rick wrote:We stock the Boss as well. I had the setup in my 80 with a 5gal (15 odd L) and I was more than happy with it's performance pumping up 40's from 4-20psi. I will be fitting another to my Rangie.

Rick.
I dont believe you... give me one for testing :armsup: and nobody turned up in the bar last night..
Bluddy forgot all about it :oops:
rick@offroadmediagroup.com.au
Posts: 312
Joined: Fri May 05, 2006 9:35 pm
Location: Wollongong, NSW Aus

Post by Doc_Acos »

SNEEK PEEK...... This is just about to hit the shelves.

This one runs its own built in pressure switch, so you can run the compressor at the full stretch of the hose cause you don't have to switch it on and off. You use it just like the ones on a service station compressor. It shuts itself off when the line pressure hits 145psi and back on when it drops to 120psi. Great for caravans, trailers, etc.

Same rate as the Max Air II.

Best thing about it is that it to use it in an onboard air kit, you just need to hard mount it and plumb it to the tank, its already got the pressure switch....

RRP is $462.00 (But exhibitions will have it cheaper)

http://www.bushranger.com.au/downloads/3.3_Auto_Max.pdf
http://www.bushranger.com.au/

'84 F70 Rocky :)

'97 Paj GLS LWB - HEHE

RIP ... My Feroza II SXP
Posts: 3132
Joined: Wed Sep 28, 2005 3:22 pm
Location: Newy

Post by HotFourOk »

Without a tank, that gun type inflator would suck so bad! You would have to stand there and hold it for a couple of minutes per tyre. :roll:
Normally, you clip it onto the valve and check the pressure each minute or so... between tyres you don't have to turn it off, you just let it free flow.

I just got the new ARB high volume on board compressor, and the inflation kit comes with an air hose and a pressure switch which does the same as what this one states to do. Rigging up an air tank would also be very easy... not as though you need it with 31"s. :D

Same air flow rate, smaller unit size, and a hell of a lot cheaper!
[quote="RockyF70 - Coming out of the closet"]i'd be rushing out and buying an IFS rocky[/quote]
Posts: 45681
Joined: Wed Nov 27, 2002 10:13 am

Post by bogged »

BBM Rick wrote:
bogged wrote:
BBM Rick wrote:We stock the Boss as well. I had the setup in my 80 with a 5gal (15 odd L) and I was more than happy with it's performance pumping up 40's from 4-20psi. I will be fitting another to my Rangie.

Rick.
I dont believe you... give me one for testing :armsup: and nobody turned up in the bar last night..
Bluddy forgot all about it :oops:
well I really deserve the free compressor now. :oops: :oops: :oops: unloved again
izy
Posts: 22
Joined: Wed Oct 26, 2005 5:57 pm
Location: Brisbane, QLD

Post by izy »

Jimbo wrote:Just a thought if it draws 25 amps then that is 300w which is only 0.4hp not 3/4hp. I'm sure its agood pump though.

I think all tests should be done without a tank too.


Jimmy
I have one of the 3/4hp boss comps, mine is wired with 4 gauge cable rated at 100amps, this would be the min size I would run again.

There is no way on gods earth the compressor only uses 25amp... I run the importer of these, who is based at Nerang in QLD and he basically agreed it used much more power.

Hell the instruction kit you get tells you to use 100amp cable.

Cheers izy
Posts: 502
Joined: Wed May 02, 2007 3:29 pm
Location: Brackenridge...Boondall at heart

Post by Rory »

i myself would stay away from boss...having been tinkering with air suspension for sometime boss is a rebaged version of a brand called "chassis tech" or "chassis shit" def cannot cut it for supplying air for suspension so i wouldnt be trusting it if u really needed it... i myself would use a Air zennith compressor or a Viar...and if ur pockets are deep a oaisis compressor, the oaisis is prob the only aircomp id use to run airtools without a tank. http://www.oasisoffroad.com/index.html
Boondall backyard performance...SHANTYTECH 4034...
BMX bike - 20" maxxis stickies, 4130 tube frame, reduction gears.
Posts: 312
Joined: Fri May 05, 2006 9:35 pm
Location: Wollongong, NSW Aus

Post by Doc_Acos »

HotFourOk wrote:Without a tank, that gun type inflator would suck so bad! You would have to stand there and hold it for a couple of minutes per tyre. :roll:
Normally, you clip it onto the valve and check the pressure each minute or so... between tyres you don't have to turn it off, you just let it free flow.

I just got the new ARB high volume on board compressor, and the inflation kit comes with an air hose and a pressure switch which does the same as what this one states to do. Rigging up an air tank would also be very easy... not as though you need it with 31"s. :D

Same air flow rate, smaller unit size, and a hell of a lot cheaper!
Interesting call, I would say that I am interested in seeing the flow rates of the ARB compressor under pressure. Although it pumps similar at 0 psi I wonder if it can match the same specs at, 30, 50, 100 and 150psi.

Plus always remember, they only offer a 2 year warranty . . . . .
http://www.bushranger.com.au/

'84 F70 Rocky :)

'97 Paj GLS LWB - HEHE

RIP ... My Feroza II SXP
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest