pros & cons of engine mount air compressor vs bed mount

im going to add an air compressor to my truck and was just curious what peoples thoughts are on engine mounting it compared to bed mounting it. new to this whole thing so i dont know much about it. thanks for any help

 

It’s 6 of one, 1/2 dozen of another. Comes down to preference mainly. Wiring is cheaper and easier if mounted in engine bay, and that’s about it. I prefer bed / rear mount as that’s where I’m usually messing about and makes blowing up shit other than tires easier (like floating shit for kids), or dirt bike tires.
On that note, I’ve always read good things about the ARB ones that most people seem to use, I had the opportunity to use one a few weeks ago. I was surprised just how pathetic they are, (admittedly I’m comparing it to a twin viaair setup with tank at 200psi that I run). I don’t get the love, one of my viaair compressor will outpower that twin ARB thing. But the ARB is a lot easier to install and is a lot smaller.

 

If you keep the style that just clips to your battery, when someone who needs air that you can't pull up next to, you can just clip to their battery. Where we live trails are about truck wide and it helps when you need to plug a tire and you don't want to roll it all the way to your rig

 

Get one of these bad boys, I have it all but not in yet.


https://expeditionessentials.com/products/toyota-tacoma-bedside-compressor-mount

https://expeditionessentials.com/co...ts/bedside-compressor-mount-extension-harness

 

You have a TRD OR? Mount it in the engine bay in the empty space aft of the intake airbox. Route the air hose with QD to the grille or bumper. This way you don't have to open the hood to pump up tires.

 

Simple and easy. Since it’s a use once in awhile for me I liked it out of the way but easy enough to use when needed. Shown with hose attached.

 

Mounting under the hood is probably the easy rought as far as mounting and wiring goes, however I don't want to open the hood every time I want to air up something. Bed mount means the wiring needs to be ran the length of the frame and back up to the engine bay which means higher cost and more chance of a short. Air hose and tools are usually in the bed of the truck so it's easier to drop the tailgate and have everything right there. It all comes down to personal preference.

 

I made a case to hold my air compressor. Makes it a mobile unit so if someone needs air on the trail, I dont have to pull up to use it.

 

I’ve put one in, with a tank, it’s awesone

 

I'd recommend putting it under the hood.

 

thanks everyone for the input!