[dv3andrs]

As I stated, I ran the power wire down the carpet/trim edge. I also did quite a bit of work through the upper center console to mount the switches for the airbags, a gauge for the bags, a gauge for the system pressure, and a power switch to trigger the air compressor. I ran the wires for the power switch up the driver side a pillar as well as the left side airbag hose. Down the right side I ran the supply hose and the right airbag hose. *Note: I also had to fish out the wires for the rear power window switch and splice them together and ran the switch down next to the tow/haul button under the radio.* I ran the airline down the respective sides of the cab along the bottom edge, under the trim along the edge of the carpet. (2nd picture) I drilled 4 holes at the back of the cab at the lower edge, 2 per side, I found some grommets on amazon and installed those to help protect the wire and airtube. I ran the power and airline down the driver side.I ran both into the frame rail and ran the power out the back side of the frame. I ran the airline for the bag just behind the bag through the frame and then brought it out on the inside section of the frame. I installed the air compressor into the side bin on the bed and ran the power, ground, and airline into it to make final connections to the compressor.

 

[dv3andrs]

Now as you can see, I got carried away and as I said I tucked the airline and power through the frame rail. The airline running to the compressor I brought out and ran along the bumper. Since having onboard air I put a valve on the back by the license plate so I have a way to access the air for tires and such. I continued to the passenger side of the bed and up in-between the bed skin and the inside of the bed.

 

[dv3andrs]

Yes, I did mount an airtank up in my bed. I drilled 2 holes and then mounted the tank with 2 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 lockwasher’s and 4 flat washers. I ran the airline over the wheel and then dropped it behind the cab right to where I have the supply line coming out of the cab. I put a ‘T’ fitting in and ran another valve up to one of holes on the steps. For the line coming out for the right bag I ran through the frame as well just like on the drivers side.

 

[dv3andrs]

The overall install took me quite a while, but I was also working on the rear axle replacement. While I had the carpet peeled back and the headliner down I installed dynamat. The overhead console/switch installation was probably the most difficult part. There is a brace that is above it that keeps the panel from being fully pushed in. And as you can also see from that picture it cracked a little bit on me. Eventually I will pull it down and make an attempt at creating a custom fiberglass piece that allows the gagues to stick out about 1/4” and still screw in like it does now. The power switch up there has a light, and I just tapped into a current ground for the lighting system that already runs up under the headliner. I had mentioned above that I ran the wires down the driver side a-pillar, One runs from the relay to the switch, and the other runs back down to a 12v switched power source. I have no idea what system I tapped into, but since it’s such a small current source and only on occasion I didn’t worry too much about it. See the wiring diagram to fully see what I’m trying to describe.
Thanks for reading!

 

[krh2]

Nice! would love to have on board air! Was this a kit?

 

[dv3andrs]

It is a firestone kit, Firestone "Super Heavy Duty" Air Compressor - Dual Air Command III System w/ Dual White Gauge - 2198 | $485.05 , I purchased the secondary gague separately so I had an idea of general system pressure as well as having some visual on whether the compressor was kicking in.

 

[krh2]

I put autometer 2 1/16" gauges up there. I epoxied some autometer angle gauge adapters so the would fit and angle them towards the driver. The epoxy cured smooth and it looks like I made the piece. I dont know the diameter of your gauges but thought I would throw it out there.

 

[dv3andrs]

Nice, that might be something I'll have to look into.

 

[Quartz]

It is a firestone kit, Firestone "Super Heavy Duty" Air Compressor - Dual Air Command III System w/ Dual White Gauge - 2198 | $485.05 , I purchased the secondary gague separately so I had an idea of general system pressure as well as having some visual on whether the compressor was kicking in.

Damn! This kit has gone up $107.90.

 

[dv3andrs]

Quite the price hike, I know they seem to run random sales through the month.