Installing an ARB Dual Air Compressor in My Ford F250: Here's How I Did It!

Are you ready to install an ARB Dual Air Compressor? If so, be sure to watch this video before you do! In this video, we'll take you through everything that could go wrong during the installation process, so you can make sure everything goes without a hitch.
If you're looking to install an ARB Dual Air Compressor, this video is a must-watch! We'll show you how to install the compressor, cover the wiring and explain the important features of this popular compressor. After watching this video, you'll be ready to install your own ARB Dual Air Compressor!
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[@Californians_go_home]

I was wondering if you were going to ditch Busch!!

[@BIGmike_shoots]

I was wondering too man. I had to go grab the miller.

[@bobstigler]

...need to change his web site too...how about Colt's Coors???

[@solis2307]

I literally just came here to ask the same question

[@johngergel4940]

As usual, well done. Keepin’ it real with the frustrations we all experience with projects like this. Appreciate you taking the time to bring this to us!

[@COLTSWAY]

Thanks brother! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@wjc1999]

This is the one stop shop for all my 6.7 mods. Any chance you can make a video linking the air comp to an upfitter switch?

[@COLTSWAY]

@@wjc1999 that’s what I did in this video bro…🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@wjc1999]

@@COLTSWAY damn, I missed it. Tough look. Left hand up.

[@COLTSWAY]

@wjc1999 all good my bro! Video long as hell, I don’t blame people for skippin parts. Who the hell wanna listen to me for 30 min. 😂🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@Tylerwoods21]

Dude, those L bracket mounts you made are straight good ole boy ingenuity! They prob charge $50 for a mount! You made two for $5.47! Bad ass!!

[@COLTSWAY]

Thanks my guy!! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@Jason-cx1gi]

Awesome video mate. Keep up the amazing work. I live in Australia and I would stop drinking Busche as well.

[@COLTSWAY]

my man! thanks for watching brother!

[@aaronjondro5602]

Nice install, those ARB compressors are stout. I’ve had a single one under the hood of my Jeep for 7 or 8 years now. It runs both my lockers and airs up my 38s just fine. The only issue I’ve had is getting spare line and fittings because it’s 5mm and most American truck shops don’t carry it.

[@COLTSWAY]

Good to know! Glad she’s holding up good. The fittings are 1/4 inch as well as the line. 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@rwillisny38]

hey we need a video on the 12V portable box you have

[@MrChipTalk]

Bro does the compressor get hot enough for you to worry about damaging the back of the seat or the felt backing on the firewall?

[@COLTSWAY]

It gets hot but not enough for me to worry about. Hasn’t damaged anything. 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@bradfordvidinha8041]

Yessir Colt putting in the work on the f250. Great video brother makes doing work on my 2021 easy watching your video. 🇺🇸 America🦅

[@COLTSWAY]

Thanks for watching and for the support brother!!! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@prowlingbanana3878]

I started on your upfitter how to video, and i keep watching because you're so relatable and very informative for dummies like me. I appreciate the effort you put into your content, keep up the good work

[@COLTSWAY]

My man, appreciate you watching brother! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@smallbotoproductions]

I don't even own a Ford and I love watching your videos! Keep em coming man! Best damn youtuber out there! 🇺🇸🦅

[@COLTSWAY]

My man!! I appreciate that brother, I damn sure will keep pumping Em out! Gotta pay off one day! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@audderpop]

Ka'ena and I watch your videos in our free time and are constantly checking for new ones. And even when there aren't any, we rewatch old ones because they're great entertainment! P.S. he even got a mullet because of you 😂

[@KidKobe210]

Me watching thinking guy seems like he builds lines.. *sees slackies* yup, he sure did 😂

[@COLTSWAY]

My man! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@juanmanuelvivas6299]

great video man! I need to do the same for a brand new ranger raptor. I was wondering about joining the 2 ARB positive (10AWG) to a single 6 AWG, looks like it worked for you, I was reviewing the ARB peak current consumption and it is around 68A, the 6AWG in 20ft that you bought supports 115A which is incredible! since most 6AWG wires supports up to 65A. Do you recommend going for the 6 or a 4 is a better idea?

[@ronaldrosolowski6387]

New subscriber. I can relate to how you handle the frustration. After watching all the hard work you put into this on board air build, do you recommend this route or just get the Milwaukee 18v inflator? I notice you use all Milwaukee tools anyways. That 18v Inflator is pretty powerful. For all the applications you mentioned it seems like it would be a suitable contender for on board air. Not to mention portability.

[@rhett528]

Colt... do you care about the holes you drilled?? 😂😂 great videos bro! Keep them coming

[@rhett528]

And there is a grommet in the wall behind the seats.... for future reference

[@COLTSWAY]

Hell no I don’t! 😂🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@COLTSWAY]

Good to know…😂

[@rwillisny38]

good video we need more extra comments like shut up nerd etc makes video entertaining

[@americapride]

Hahah your frustrations are so real :) anyway great work. Thanks man

[@COLTSWAY]

Appreciate you watching! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@kenwestbrook7882]

Good job. I like the details you show. Happy Birthday!

[@COLTSWAY]

Thanks Ken, I appreciate that brother! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@zackaryapperson7219]

Best video I’ve come across so far. Well explained like all the step by step details 💪

[@COLTSWAY]

My man! I appreciate it brother! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@HOONIQUAD]

been thinking of doing this in my tremor. thanks for the info... Are you adding a tank also.?

[@COLTSWAY]

I might add one, haven’t really seem the need for one yet though. Thanks for watching brother. 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@alto-vizproductions5832]

Great vid, I have the dual ARB mounted under the hood of my Jeep Gladiator and now need to mount one in my F250. Gonna get started soon.

[@COLTSWAY]

My man! Thanks for watching brother. Hit that sub button if you haven’t. Merry Christmas! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@alto-vizproductions5832]

Merry Christmas to y’all. Yup already subscribed and binge watching. Haha

[@brendenbrown2455]

This video is all I needed to convince me to do this to my ‘24 powerstroke! Thanks Colt!🤘🏼🇺🇸🔥

[@COLTSWAY]

Anytime my man! Appreciate you watching and thanks for the comment! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@lawaia14]

It’s one of the best videos ever I like your shirt too same one I have

[@COLTSWAY]

Thanks, I really appreciate it! I know it’s long, but I tried to show everything. 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@lawaia14]

Nah you made it fun I just enjoyed watching your video

[@calebleuciuc670]

Favorite man on KZbin bar none! Keep up the great work!

[@COLTSWAY]

Thanks brother! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@mikehutton8623]

Colt - Brotha I can't Thank You enough for this post as well as many others you've created. Man it is freakin hot and humid in CCTX. My welding projects have been put on hold since June. Can’t stand the heat. So what do I do? I got started making modifications to my truck like that’s going to be cooler than welding. NOT. THANKS TO COLT @ COLT’s WAY on KZbin I decided to add a few upgrades to the Beast. ARB Dual Air Compressor, Powered DC Management Panel with full wire runs to all of my Upfitter switches for future accessory additions, power cables terminated at the back bumper and front bumper for my Warn 9.5ti winch restoration, and currently building out a DC to AC inverter system to allow me to charge a backup battery system as well as run ip to 2500w of AC devices. Who said you can’t take a Margarita Machine to the beach? When you can’t start working outside until 7 pm due to the heat it makes things take longer than usual. More updates to come as I complete the building of an off the grid self contained DC power control box and add spot and accent lights to the bed of the beast.

[@COLTSWAY]

Hell yea! Love to hear it brother! Thanks for watching! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@BIGmike_shoots]

On my 2000 f350 I had mine under the truck mounted to part of the frame. Never really had any issues with it. But this setup was nice. Might have to add it to my 21’ f250.

[@j.wilson641]

Love it!

[@COLTSWAY]

Appreciate it brother! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@joshuaromero2100]

The trade slang is on point brother 😂😂😂

[@COLTSWAY]

My man! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@bradsawyer3457]

Great video man, just so you know all need is a power wire from battery, hook your neg to the chassis. Also you want a fuse close to the battery as close as possible. Those Breakers don't work well, the just melt ditch them.

[@COLTSWAY]

I did all that, almost exactly like you said. Lol. I only brought one wire in from battery. The negative I hooked inside the truck to a ground. And I have a breaker like 1 inch from the battery…..

[@GoofyFun760]

simple man with simple install. im diggin the video....keep it up

[@COLTSWAY]

My man, appreciate it brother. 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@jasonfrost2895]

P B R !!! Union Made ! 💪💪💪💪💪 F - Anheuser-Busch !!!

[@COLTSWAY]

Got a nice ring to it! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA]

cool set up I have a system I am hiding under the truck and a big horn too see how she goes I guess, cheers Brother

[@COLTSWAY]

You make a vid on it? I’ll have to check it out! I’m thinking of doing train horns here pretty soon. 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA]

@@COLTSWAY I am in the middle of getting my brackets made up and a plan for it all I am using a CAT horn off a giant haul truck from when I used to work on them I’ll post it once I have it all sorted out

[@COLTSWAY]

@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA nice!

[@Tylerwoods21]

Been waiting on this bro!!!!

[@COLTSWAY]

Here you go! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@Danny-ti7yy]

Great Vid. going to need to switch Latte flavors.

[@COLTSWAY]

Thanks Danny! You right about that! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@ronaldsnell1503]

Love your videos - AWESOME WORK

[@COLTSWAY]

Thanks brother! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@James-by9pl]

Perfect!! Thanks a lot for this video!!

[@tonyfisher5322]

Thx for taking the time to make this vid! As always very thorough!

[@COLTSWAY]

Anytime Tony! Thanks you for watching, I appreciate it! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@james27092709]

Narcissist to the fullest

[@roydorshimer4920]

How loud is the compressor when it running? Does the seat do a good job of blocking the sound?

[@COLTSWAY]

I mean it’s pretty loud, but I’m never inside the truck when it’s running. 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@roydorshimer4920]

@@COLTSWAY thanks for that information. I’m wanting to put some air horns on my truck and just debating on mounting the compressor in the cab versus outside on the frame. But I feel like my best solution would be mount it outside with a similar mounting solution.

[@salcigar]

Run the truck whenever you are using the compressor. Those ARB's draw a lot of amps.

[@skyvwest]

Bro, truck stuff aside. Really curious why you gave up the lattes, waiting for that video man!

[@wesleydean4228]

They will make you crave pecker 😂

[@williamstafford7803]

Just google bud light

[@Californians_go_home]

If she comes home with a pecker, then deck her👊🏻. NO ADDADICTOME operations will be tolerated. ‼️🚫❌ 👩🏼🍆🆓

[@Californians_go_home]

Seriously though brother. Anheuser- Busch makes more piss water than just Budweiser. We must also shave the Busch !!

[@bamafencer12]

Life long Miller and PBR drinker for a reason. Also craft beer supports your local community. Small biz is better than most corps anyway.

[@danielboone94]

C4 blue is a good flavor!

[@COLTSWAY]

Damn sure is! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@Neoviper240]

Thanks for the content

[@COLTSWAY]

Anytime brother, thanks for watching. I appreciate it. 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@jacktaylor2514]

you should get a factory ford sub for the nice sound of you like a little bass to your music and it goes behind other the seat

[@ericmackay2514]

Great video! I have my on board air in the same spot. Keeps it like new out of the elements. Now comes the air horn 😂!

[@COLTSWAY]

Thank you! Yea I been thinking bout the air horn…😂 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@MrChipTalk]

Do you have any heat issues when it's running constant?

[@ericmackay2514]

@@MrChipTalk mine works great but I only turn it on and keep it pressurized as needed. Mine did blow a fuse in the heat of GA summer when I got a flat and needed to use it but I think it was high demand mixed with excessive heat

[@alexandervasquez6290]

You can’t run your ground there……

[@COLTSWAY]

😂😂. I’ll take that into consideration. 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@tiffanyhinton1811]

❤

[@fredshields]

Badass video my bro!

[@COLTSWAY]

My man!! Thanks Freddy!!! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@LiamBanks17]

Bad ass!!!!

[@COLTSWAY]

Thanks dick! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@MobileFordTechJosh]

Everything looks great.

[@COLTSWAY]

Thanks for watching brother. But yea I put a 100 amp fuse literally on the battery. Scroll to 48 minute mark. 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@MobileFordTechJosh]

@@COLTSWAY Yea I just saw that😂 spoke to soon. I sat the phone down and missed it the first time around.

[@alexspurlock3727]

I had to ditch the Busch Light also. Shane. But F em….Miller Light now brother.

[@connmason4403]

I did the same

[@c3dGm0n]

This WAS the way to go! Until Milwaukee came out with the M18 compressor.

[@COLTSWAY]

Yea that is sweet for sure! Just won’t fit in the decked system and don’t want it in the back seat it in the back of the camper shell. It’s pretty big. Also the CFM on this arb is more then double the Milwaukee. But it’s deff cool. 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@Fisherman_Trey]

Hey brother, I have a stock 2020 6.7 powerstroke and my step-father has 17-19 deleted with an ezlynk. Can I use his Ezlynk to tune my transmission? I am aware I cannot use it to tune the ecm. Is it just plug and play or do I need to send the ezlynk in to have the tunes put on it? I don't quite have 100% understanding of the ezylink. Is it just a vessel to pull tunes out of cloud on to the vehicle? Thanks in advance.

[@COLTSWAY]

They are locked to a vin. So only one vehicle can use it at a time. You would have to buy tunes and have it locked to your vin. 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@Fisherman_Trey]

@COLTS WAY Thank you sir.

[@InocenteSandoval]

39:53 lmao

[@COLTSWAY]

Bunch of NERDS! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@bcbridges9444]

Got an idea for a video. Build yourself a work bench.

[@COLTSWAY]

What I need is a damn shop! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@alleydog4309]

Yuengling brother.

[@DynoDieselWagon]

I don't even gotta see a minute and I know I'm at the puzzle factory

[@COLTSWAY]

Love the hate brother! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@DynoDieselWagon]

@@COLTSWAY all in fun , I ain't yal brother either ...lol

[@adamstovall6908]

Thanks! Do shit COLT WAY

[@COLTSWAY]

Damn man! Thank you! This only the second time I’ve got one of these things. Appreciate the hell out of it. Threw me off guard! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@raymundo7687]

I did the same thing many years ago but I ran 0 gauge so I could add an inverter among other toys with no loss or heat buildup.

[@COLTSWAY]

Yea I have 1/0 run to the back to an Anderson plug. I run my inverter or whatever I need off that. Here’s a vid I did on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3KcnYShmbl7gZI

[@raymundo7687]

@@COLTSWAY brother from another mother

[@davidblair3972]

I haven’t heard “case of the red ass” in a looong time. That cracked me up! 😂

[@mattmiller8086]

wtf happened to the mullet? 🤣

[@COLTSWAY]

Man I gave her a good 2 years! My little girls just kept pulling the hell outta it! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@Merritt3246]

Patience Grasshopper!

[@COLTSWAY]

I’m trying! 😂🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@Jason-pd6jv]

What under seat storage bin is that and what are all the options you got on your ARE cap?

[@COLTSWAY]

It’s the factory under seat storage. And it’s the ARE overland series. I have it carpeted and also the led lights on prop switches. Here’s a video I did on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXzWmpKOZb6lec0

[@Jason-pd6jv]

What block did you use for connecting your upfitter switch

[@COLTSWAY]

What do you mean block? I literally showed everything step by step…I used AUX 6 if that’s what you mean….

[@Jason-pd6jv]

@COLTS WAY the small terminal block you used to connect to your AUX 6. I'll look again brother at your list

[@Jason-pd6jv]

@@COLTSWAY I went back to Amazon and typed 6AWG terminal block this time and found one. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@harby02]

Thanks! Keep doing what you’re doing.

[@COLTSWAY]

Thanks brother! Appreciate you watching the channel as well! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@Buszzbait69]

I started my onboard air yesterday on my 17 350. I should of looked at your video again after looking at so many. Brilliant idea how you mounted the ARB on that custom plate you made.. I’m a cheap ass and have had my Smittybilt and put behind the back seat like you did but drivers side. I think later I’ll make a plate like yours. For now just using as an air chuck. Later I’ll do the bags and tank…He’ll!…I’m surprise you haven’t done the train horns yet.

[@COLTSWAY]

Everyone wants me to do the train horns….guess it’s about time. 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸