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  • Air compressor in GXL behind LH cargo bay panel (the space hogging cup holder!)

    I wanted the air compressor hard mounted so it didn't take up valuable cargo space. As I don't have a welder I looked for options that would be easy to mount without needing brackets welding up. I also didn't love the idea of under bonnet mounting.

    Not sure if other models are different so to confirm, this mod was done on my GXL D4D with 3rd row seats already removed.

    I removed the LH panel in the cargo bay after popping the cupholder insert out and seeing a lot of space. It's like the tardis in there...



    Numerous 6mm nuts in the bodywork just waiting for something to be screwed into them. Other models these nuts are possbily used for something, GXL it appears these are free to use.

    TJM had a good special on their 72lpm compressor including hose and a puncture kit so I grabbed one of those. A quick trip to bunnings to grab some L brackets and it was looking like a simple fit. I made a pad out of left-over 12mm ply I had laying around. A bit of rubber around each mounting bolt to absorb some of the vibration and then a test fit. OK with 2 L brackets yet a little too "flexy" for my liking so I bent the heck out of another bracket to support the outer corner of the mounting pad near the compressor head.



    I added some SMC air tube to lower the mounting point a bit for the airfilter. The pressure guage from the compressor was removed and a pressure switch added- start at 90 PSI or below, stop at 120. This was linked to a 30Amp relay for switching.

    I stuck some off-cuts of marine carpet up inside the guard to help minimise the noise when the aircomp was on. After the addition of cables for Couplertec install and also the ABR Sidewinder rear power kit, it looked like this



    Air Comp switch was added when I put all the sockets in the side pocket. Toggle switch with a "rocket launcher" cover on it.

    Finished job has the air hose easily rolled up and tucked into the side pocket with the jack.



    First real test on the weekend and all went well. Air up on 10 tyres after playing on the beach then a little too much warmth meant the auto cut-out on the compressor kicked in to let things cool down. Plenty of clearance to the plastic trim so no damage from the heat= All good.

    Worth a shot if you are after an air compressor that is simple to install and doesn't take up cargo space.

  • #2
    looks good.
    2011 150series GXL

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    • #3
      Very tidy. Well done
      [B]2010 GXL D-4D:[/B] "TO INFINITY AND BEYOND"...... What?? Yeah, yeah. After I've done the mowing....
      2" Outback Armour lift, dual battery, TJM bar, Winch, Fyrlyt spotties, Snorkel, Hancook RT03's or Pirelli Scorpions (depends on what I'm Doing), roof rack/awning/lights/water tank, multiple scratches and one small dent in bonnet (tie kayak down next time)

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      • #4
        Looks good but those things generate heaps of heat, hope it doesn't melt the plastic...
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        • #5
          Looks good I think I might try and do the same

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          • #6
            Top Job Wazza
            Yep.....I have a Prado just like you
            Bugger Bali, get out and see Australia before we sell it all to China
            My Rig Build Towing Camprite TL8s (if ya wanna look PM me)

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            • #7
              Great write-up. Thanks. I've been considering the same install so it's great to see someone has tackled this.
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              2003 GX TD Prado, 245 Cooper ST, Bilstein + Ridepro suspension, Icom 4400 UHF, Dig Options Sat Nav, ARB Alloy rack, Foxwing awning, 2012 Tvan Marranji Camper Trailer.

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              • #8
                Good work Wazza and good use of what is otherwise dead space
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                [SIZE=1][B]2011 Silver 150 DVD[/B] [B]GXL[/B][/SIZE][SIZE=1], Safari Snorkel, Sand Grabba mats, Michelle Sacs seat organizer, ARB Bull Bar, Lightforce 170 HID, Bonnet and Headlight protectors, Dual Batteries, Engel Fridge, Kaymar rear spacer, Cooper STTs [B]x 6[/B], Rhino Pioneer tray in black, MaxTrax, Black Widow Drawers with top shelf, divider & cargo barrier, ARB Sports Nitrochargers and springs, ICOM IC 440N CB
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                • #9
                  Great work, very clever use of space, was it hard to get the side panel off, any tricks or tips?
                  Greg & Kris
                  White Prado 150 GX D4D Side steps, window tint, Speedy wheels with Cooper AT3s more to come .....

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                  • #10
                    Thanks for the comments everyone.

                    D4D you're right. Clearance is critical. In the 150 there's a ridiculous amount of space under the panel. I also pulled the cupholder out to allow more are flow while it was working hard pumping up numerous vehicles. Panel got warm but not hot.

                    Greg it was pretty straightforward to get the panel off as i already had 3rd row seats removed. Look for anything that appears to hide a screw and remove the screw then you can pull the panel out of the clips at the top and rear.

                    Having needed a compressor a few times in the last few days i'm really glad it was just a matter of uncoiling the hose and flicking a switch

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                    • #11
                      Good job Wazza, I think I would be more inclined to go under bonnet, at least that area is built for a bit of heat.
                      [b]Rob[/b]

                      [b]2016 Toyota Hilux SR5 D4D Auto Company Cruiser... [/b].
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                      • #12
                        I was worried about heat as well then got to the part were you can remove the cup holder, I hope that allows some air movement around the pump. I have a GX without third row seats so low wheel arch plastic. I mounted mine up the front where all the hard work is done. Mounted on the RH guard in front of the master cylinder. Even running in the open air you don't want to get to close to the air receiver after pumping any tyres up. Burns hurt.
                        Prado Polar White 150 GX 3.0 TD Auto. HR TB, ARB delux bar, Hella R2000 lights, Magnum winch, ARB 50mm lift, BFG AT 265/70R17 on 71/2" alloys, Alloy side steps, Rhino sport bars, Tint, UHF, Scangauge, Aux batt (ABR kit), Cargo barrier, 50l water tank, Storage system, Elec brake con. ARB compressor

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                        • #13
                          Thinking about the heat issue, consider cutting a large hole covered with a neat speaker grill and 12V fan wired in to the switch near the unit, or even just a 12V fan extracting heat out the cup holder?
                          2011 Toyota Prado 150, GXL D4D Auto, White
                          Mickey Thompson ATZ, Hayman Rees TowBar,TJM T3 Customised with 4x Hella Predator's, Phillips HID Low Beam, Shuroo, Roof Racks, Dual 100ah N70zz Batteries, IC 400 PRO, GME TX 3600, ZTE T165i Car Kit, Projecta 600w Inverter, Motion Le1700 Tablet, Engle 45L Fridge.

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