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Anyone know what this is

Discussion in 'General Jeep Discussion' started by Danboi98, Aug 22, 2019.

  1. Aug 22, 2019 at 6:02 PM
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    My buddy sent me this pic asking what this part was and I honestly have no clu it's on a 1993 Rubicon

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    Danboi98, Aug 22, 2019
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  2. Aug 22, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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    JKBob 25

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    Holy crap. Whatever it is. I'm guessing it did not come stock on the Jeep. What is it attached to? Whats on that side of the engine compartment? Maybe a bigger pic would help.
    BTW... @Danboi98 . Hopefully some one jump on and help.
     
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  3. Aug 22, 2019 at 7:33 PM
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    Yeah I'm currently waiting for better pics thank you for the reply though
     
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  4. Aug 23, 2019 at 4:17 AM
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    does the jeep have an air compressor for setting tire pressures?

    The QD for airhose has me guessing that what was done here circled in yellow...let me know... then I would guess a air filter.

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    Awrench, Aug 23, 2019
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    to me it looks like an improvised/homemade inflation system...IE plug an airhose into it and air up your tires, blow dirt etc...
     
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    Could it be a repurposed a/c compressor that now 'flates the tires? Looks like it. If it is, that is the air filter on intake.
     
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  7. Aug 24, 2019 at 2:05 PM
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    That's what I be thinkin' .. smart idea.
     
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  8. Aug 24, 2019 at 3:15 PM
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    That's an accurate assessment. Some jeepers have repurposed the a/c compressor for on-board air supply. Post up your jeep intro / jeep story.
     
    aggrex, Aug 24, 2019
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  9. Aug 24, 2019 at 5:52 PM
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    I have on of those on my CJ. You could look on the net for more info, check "on board air" There should be a switch somewhere that turns it on, then a limit switch that shuts off the compressor, then there should be air from the air chuck. Sometimes there is a lubrication system for them. Look for an air tank on your rig, probably underneath. What guys do is use an air conditioning compressor for an air system to air up after a trail ride. They come either homemade or in kit form.
     
    Jim Beam, Aug 24, 2019
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