Air compressor question...

[Mediamonkey11]

Hey guys, so I converted to coil springs a while ago and have an unused, working stock air compressor in my truck now. I was wondering what the pressure capacity was on it as I am toying with the idea of installing an air spring helper kit for the rear as it gets squishy when full of people or has a trailer on it.

My thought is I could plumb the rear springs into the stock compressor and have it remotely controlled for inflation and have a gauge with a valve in the dash to lower the pressure when needed...

The max air pressure recommended on the helper springs is 35psi btw...

What do you guys think, possible, practical?

 

[stamp11127]

I'd put an air tank and train horns on.....

 

[Mediamonkey11]

Ha! Yah, I've thought about that... Will the stock compressor work?

 

[stamp11127]

It would depend on the psi that the horns require, unfortunately I don't know a ballpark figure for them. I do know big truck air horns feed off a tank that has 100-125 psi and will still blow at 60psi. I would expect it to produce at least that amount.

 

[Mediamonkey11]

I'm more wondering if the stock compressor can at least do 35-40, if a new one is required for air horns I'm inclined to wait on that purchase ;-)