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where to mount airlocker switches and air compressor in a GU
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:14 pm
by gu town
i can't decide where to mount the switches and the compessor it's an ARB kit for just a front locker and the compressor is the big one with tyre inflation kit for a GU ute.
i have dual batts so it limits space for compressor under bonnet unless maybe you move something?, it gets really quite hot so i dont want it in the cab. i was thinking of going inside the arb bullbar but the elements are an issue.
as for the switches i want them on the LHS of the steering wheel easy to get to and not too far to look away from the track if on the move.
any pics, links, links to pics or explanations would be greatly appreciated
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:01 am
by BundyRumandCoke
Are you fitting them, or getting ARB to do it?
I had front and rear lockers fitted to my GU iv by ARB. I asked for the sub tank switch to be relocated to below the electric antenna switch, which gave me 3 spots side by side below the ashtray to mount the switches. A little out of the way, cant be accidently turned on, but still within easy reach.
The compressor is mounted under the drivers seat. I was looking at, and expected them to mount it in the space, passenger side rear corner of engine bay, and was surprised to not find it there. Apparently, the vibrations and weight fatigues the brackets there. So thats where I mounted my winch controller, as I have 4 spotlights across the front.
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:13 am
by darnoldrs
I will be mounting my compressor and locker switches in the 3 spots on the center console onthe pasenger side. I will be getting the corect fitting switches from burson/autobarn instead of using the arb switches.
I would have thought in the engine bay on the passenger side behine the 2nd battery or in the back corner inside if you have a wagon would have been best.
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:21 am
by patrol man
Heres where I put mine.
I filed down the ends of the switches to fit them in , but I think it would of been better to file the slots the switches sit in
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:44 pm
by gu town
thanks for the ideas guys. i should have said in the opening post my ute was a DX meaning i dunno where the lecky ariel is and i have a bench seat where the center console is. my sub tank button is to the right of the cd player too.....
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:52 pm
by chunks
arb
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:05 am
by micka1
i also have a dx coil cab ute , i mounted my compressor under the bonnet behind the second battery ( done a few of these mounts now for mate ), and my switches i put on the right hand side of the steering wheel .. easy to get to and all switches are together , compressor has been under there for about 2 years now with no problems .
compressor location
switch location