Tacoma Underseat ARB Air Compressor Mount! | ARB + Desert Does It Wiring & Mounting Install

[@splatmacpuffin]

One of if not the best video of a Tacoma mod I’ve seen in four years. Very well done and no questions left unanswered. No wonder your channel is blowing up. Excellent.

[@ChloeKuo]

Thank you 😊

[@jrig92]

Really clean install. Just a little advice, if you can move that compressor fuse in the engine bay it would be safer. Always better to have the fuse/breaker close to the source. If that power cable gets damaged it will short out and it wont be by the compressor. It’ll be closer to the firewall (prone to cutting and pinching) and because the fuse is by the compressor, that power cable will stay live when the fuse pops and could cause a fire. Also for easier cable routing you can just connect that ground wire with any existing bolts on the floor. 1 wire routed through firewall will leave you more room for future wires. If you can replace that fuse to a breaker as well it’ll make your life easier in the future. Other than that, really good install. 👍

[@trevcdeal]

Chloe, you are literally the perfect channel for how I want to mod. Quality of life + a little styling but nothing crazy that I'd never want to do.

[@xxpattygirlxx]

Just wanted to say that you are inspiring. It’s awesome to see another female doing all of these mods to their Tacoma. It makes me feel like I can do anything. I added bed lights to mine, and am now looking to add a compressor. Thank you!

[@ChloeKuo]

Thank you, and great to hear from another female! You can totally do anything to your Tacoma-good luck and have fun modding 😊

[@ivanorozco773]

Chloe you are awesome thanks for opening up this channel and supporting the Tacoma community 😀👍👏🙌

[@mtbikemoab8686]

Very well thought out. Super clean install, even better video. Dang Chloe, you're killin it!

[@robertyoung8289]

Kind of like what you did to that fish.

[@mtbikemoab8686]

Haha! Catch and release only with smallmouth for me but that was pretty funny Robert

[@robertyoung8289]

@@mtbikemoab8686 Your a good sport my friend. 👍

[@phillipmarlow5267]

You're killin me here. Mine hasn't even been delivered yet and your ideas are going to cost me a fortune. Keep them coming. :)

[@ncjbennett]

I really enjoy your videos. You explain everything clearly and make it easy for an old geek to follow.

[@Garuda1415]

Very well organized, and you covered most of the important aspects of this installation. Two additional points: 1. The two wires to the fuse panel that were lengthened each have an inline diode (shrink wrapped) which must not be removed when the wires are lengthened. 2. When the Red wire which goes to the Positive battery terminal is lengthened, the 40 amp inline fuse "should be located as close to the battery connection as possible. ...only lengthen the Red wire on the side of the fuse opposite to the battery." (from the ARB instructions) Making the connection this way will mean two splice connections for each wire (assuming you do the Red and Black (note that there are two Black ground wires in the harness), but will eliminate some 6+ feet of the wire harness from under the seat. (Makes more sense if you have the wiring harness in front of your eyes) I did ask ARB about using an established chassis ground inside the cab instead of running the ground wires all the way to the battery terminal. They recommend against that due to the high current load of the motor.

[@ChloeKuo]

Thanks for these points! People who are installing this in the future will find this useful

[@eh2341]

Lots of great tips. Also, appreciate how you say what you're going to do then edit out actually doing it (eg. ""I'm going to thread the fitting onto the bullhead fitting." and switch to showing it done). Great Taco channel. Keep it up

[@ne_jamz]

I bought the arb compressor a few days ago and have been looking for mounting options, luckily i ran across this video, after watching I purchased the mount and used your discount code!!

[@enocmillan7391]

This video is great! It helped me setup my 97 tacoma with the same compressor. It also made the wiring part to the fuse panel pretty clear.

[@willfitz777]

Every time I watch her videos I want to spend more money

[@ChloeKuo]

🤷🏻‍♀️

[@hudsonland9328]

Can you give any details on where you found the "t fitting" necessary for the single ARB compressor installs?

[@71tattooguy]

Keep killing it Chloe 🤙🏻

[@nicholasvalerio9788]

Thanks for this video and all the links to the equipment you used! I just installed it in my 19 Tacoma, couldn’t have done it without your help!

[@ChloeKuo]

Nice! I love the setup and hope you do too!

[@jskaggs8188]

Your videos are so professional. Really enjoy them.

[@smashmars]

Stumbling upon your channel after getting a 3rd gen DCLB last week is the perfect fit! Love your reviews and howto’s! As a newbie to overlanding and off roading, it would be great to see a video where you reflect on your upgrades, and discuss what you would have done first. If you had any “off road regrets” that is! Keep up the awesome work!

[@theslombie]

Excellent content, I would recommend using some wire loom, in order to prevent chafing, and cut down on the risk of arching and possible fires.

[@Chogogo717]

Nice install. I like to use a Western Union splice because it gives a mechanical strength to the wire splice. Next time you splice several wires try offset the splices from each other. I’ve found they come out beautifully so the wire bundle isn’t quite so bulky. The FAA CFR 43.13-1B section 11-167 has some cool info if you want to geek out over that, and NASA-STD-8739.4A around page 84 or so has some splices. Amazing job shooting the video. I appreciate the detail you go into.

[@rp3823]

Thanks for another excellent video. … By far, this has been the BEST ARB DIY install I’ve come across. You are succinct, articulate and your follow through with commentary is on point. I’m sure your video edits add much to the presentation and install time. Truly, you get the Automotive Oscar for the Taco community. … I’m still an F150 guy! 😎❤️

[@ChloeKuo]

Thank you 😊😊😊

[@lukebrothers8748]

Wow, I like this location way better than anything I've seen.

[@rampagedingo]

Nice installation, very nice low profile modification. Good job and nice truck as always.

[@CAMCAM413]

Sweet installation ... waiting for a Tundra kit.

[@luispaniagua5145]

Thanks for the content I purchase the seat jackers after your review of them can't wait to install them.

[@trabino]

Great idea, especially if you are out in the sticks. Genius!!!!! Thanks for sharing

[@1gx619]

Awesome job! I wish I knew as much as you when it comes to electrical stuff! Thanks for the awesome videos and keep showing our beautiful county country scenery 😊

[@BartonHNewell]

Buying my first Taco here in the next few days and holy shit. Your video quality and thoroughness is phenomenal. Keep up the great work, Chloe. Also, fellow Electrical Engineer here, glad to see you geeing out over the wiring. I always get so happy to break out my solder and heat shrink, lol.

[@ChloeKuo]

Thank you! 😊

[@eigeroverland]

Fantastic video! One of the best how-to vids I've ever seen for any product.

[@buttharvia]

Chloe, you are amazing! Thank you for your video. Look forward to installing my air compressor. I already ordered my seat jackers!

[@timmitchell5806]

Chloe I love your channel, your approach and passion is unparallel to other toyota tacoma channels. Also, love the content you go over. You are KILLIN IT! Keep it up

[@ChloeKuo]

Thank you!! 🙌🏼😊

[@ThatCleanMT]

Outstanding video. I was going to put this in the engine bay but stumbled upon the under the seat option which I like a lot more. And bonus, as you mentioned, I have a mobile radio head unit that I can mount to the plate as well. I started watching more of your videos and their excellent. Very very helpful for a new Tacoma owner like myself. Thank you for the excellent content!

[@SgtsTanTaco]

She made this look sooo easy! Im 6 hours deep and still not done...holy crap!

[@ChloeKuo]

Hopefully you got it done!

[@AllFabDesign]

Thanks! Got my compressor second hand so this helped a lot. I added nylon braided sleeve and a threaded waterproof cable gland through my firewall to avoid chafing + water intrusion resistant wire run instead of cutting into firewall boot (might want to add some closed cell expanding foam if you do). Great video and install !

[@bryani.6224]

I think you need to add a inline fuse on the power wire connected to the battery. I know I saw the fuse near the compressor but I think it is recommended to add a fuse less than 12 inches from the positive battery terminal. I could be wrong but you may want to look in to it. I wouldn’t want you to have an electrical fire.

[@Chris_Kwon_Do]

You think It would fit I the newer tacos with the power seat? Or

[@ChloeKuo]

Yes they do! But you can’t fit a twin ARB under a powered seat, only the single

[@sots420]

Do you need seat jackers for 2020+ and up for install?

[@HaiNguyen-hh9yt]

Same question on my mind, following

[@1tdillon]

Wondering the same...Seat Jackers for 2020/2021. Excellent video BTW!

[@seandalejackson2525]

Life saver Lady! Was wondering where to mount this since my supercharger reservoir takes up space under the hood.

[@roysjudy]

Nice clean install! It was very satisfying to watch. I would consider moving the fuse closer to the battery though. If there is a short between the battery and the fuse... 🔥 🔥

[@wannabeaznufcfighter]

I just bought a 2019 Tacoma, and I have been bingeing your content. I enjoy your videos very much, and I am learning a lot. I am holding back on buy ALL the things until I actually do more camping and outdoorsy stuff. Can you do a video on beginning 4 wheeling?

[@ChloeKuo]

Congrats on your new Tacoma! I’m a beginner myself and slowly upgrading as I learn. When I feel comfortable enough to give good off road advice, I’ll definitely make a video 😁

[@esminpete]

Awesome video What kind of air line did you use to connect the two brass fitting? @12:38 you mention the airline.

[@Expensivestuff4]

I (kinda) completed this install with the twin arb air compressor and also did your vled lights install. Now my temperature control, ac and seat heaters don’t work. Fuses seem to be ok. Any idea where my problem could be? Ran the air compressor power from the passenger side same way as vled lights install. Thanks

[@victorvega3498]

Did you ever get this resolved I'm having the same issue

[@Expensivestuff4]

@@victorvega3498 I did. I didn’t have two fuses in the fuse connector. That should solve your problem I’m guessing

[@victorvega3498]

@@Expensivestuff4 are you referring to the add a fuse

[@victorvega3498]

I followed the install video down to the letter and don't understand what I did wrong haha

[@AndrewMack-g7u]

@@victorvega3498 Did you get it fixed? I'm in the same boat... dual ARB worked upon installation but now similarly no climate control and as well LDA, PCS nor cruise control.

[@Review1NFO]

love it best wiring detail video. super easy to follow keep up the great work.

[@chrislee4946]

Great video! I’m impressed with your installation skills and instructional on how you do everything! Thanks Chloe

[@anandjitsingh7598]

I just installed a dual air compressor under my driver seats. Not sure why everyone says it only fits under the passenger seat. My seat goes all the way front and all the way back without touching anything. Your video helped out and made the guess work easier

[@dougjackson821]

Do you have a power seat? I’m installing a dual compressor in my 2022 trd off road which has a power operated drivers seat, and I’m not seeing a way to make the compressor fit.

[@anandjitsingh7598]

I do not have power seats, maybe that’s why the installation was a breeze

[@rsxfreak79]

Great vid! Does the hose reach the passenger side tires? I’m guessing they do but would like to confirm. Thank you!

[@Knogooseness]

She said it’s a 6 meter tube so that’s over 18 feet which should be more than enough to get to the passenger side tires 👍

[@ChloeKuo]

Yes, I just used it yesterday and it easily gets to the rear passenger tire with a lot of slack 😊

[@LWRC]

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[@golfgolf7692]

Great Video found my way to your channel from Hoovies Garage and Watch JR Go, Love the content. Looking for my first Tacoma!

[@donutoplack2436]

Great format with the video. Very informative

[@brucegordon9615]

Great video. I love the way you explain each component and each step in detail. You should consider contacting various accessory manufacturer and do install video's for their products, (for a fee of course). A couple of comments on the wiring portion of your install from somebody who has done a whole bunch of stereo and electronics installs, mostly on boats and old cars which have sub-standard wiring brand new. Notice that Toyota put plastic ribbed sheathing to protect the factory wiring bundle as it runs under the carpeting. You REALLY should do the same as over time the wires can rub thru the sheathing at points where there is sharp edge contact and cause a short. There are superior sheathing options available to the factory plastic ribbed style. Just look on Amazon. Second comment has to do with your connection method of twisting the wires together and then soldering. As a few other comments have mentioned, it can be prone to failure down the road. I have utilized several methods that seem to work well over time but the most long term durable appears to me to be the NASA approved method. Check out other KZbin video's to see how the method works. I have utilized that method exclusively for the last couple of years and is the only method I have found that consistently tests against the same length of unspliced wire for voltage drop. I have yet to see one of this style splice fail. As part of the same comment you should stagger your splices rather than have them right next to each other. Manufacturers can make this difficult because they will normally make wiring bundles terminate at the same length. Just nip about 2" from the ends of some so the splices do not lay against each other. The third comment would be for you to utilize zip ties every couple of feet so the wires stay bundled where the sheathing is not utilized. They also work real well at the end of the sheathing to keep it well attached to the wiring bundle. Long term zip ties do not come unraveled as electrical tape wrap can do. The fourth comment would be for you to twist each wiring pair together rather than simply having it run parallel. Real simple to do. Take your electric drill and clamp the wire ends into the chuck and turn it on low so the wires get twisted together for the entire length. Just practical stuff to make a professional quality end product.

[@ChloeKuo]

Appreciate the tips! I may have to do some reworking to get this perfectly dialed in.

[@MrDLRu]

Just a suggestion...If you disconnect wire connectors, you should mention the required technique needed, as some of those can be tricky, especially so when you can't see what you are doing. I like the hack, may look into it. Also, just an FYI, old school offroaders would use their tubular bumpers to hold air for emergencies. They would add a quick disconnect to the tubing and pressurize for later use...Kind of a cool hack. Quick pointer on soldering, clean tip obviously, but add the solder to tip first and you will find that the heat transfer to the wires is almost instantaneous for very quick soldering and less chance of overheating the wire insulation as well.

[@Meaty_taco]

Awesome video! But always good to use teflon tape on air fittings!

[@Knel_]

@5:36 that song transition is fire!

[@michaelmontana4825]

Chloe, you're awesome! Very intelligent and an excellent teacher! Great video!

[@kennethharwell181]

Great set up. Great video. What are pros and cons of running this inside the truck.

[@ChloeKuo]

I’d say that biggest pros are easy access and protection from the elements. Cons are that the wiring is more difficult and some people may not like that you have to raise the seat. I think it all comes down to preference 🙂

[@JasonHuynhGoogle]

Waiting on my Tacoma TRD Pro Lunar Rock and I want to do this mod. Great video!

[@lloydmiranda44]

Hi chloe its fit to my 4 runner under my sit?

[@DesertDoesIt]

Yes. 2003+ 4Runner but only the ViAirs or Single ARB

[@robertyoung8289]

It should fit your sit just fine.

[@worldwide_wes]

@@robertyoung8289 😂

[@mrandrey1200]

Girl, you are genius, Interesting video!

[@Ollegram]

Wonder if this mod will fit on the 2021 models with power seats 🤔

[@austinmartin3648]

Chloe coming in with another awesome install video!!

[@Tacolx]

Mounting an amp to this, great point that you can mount other stuff than compressors.

[@ВадимДорофеев-э3ц]

Thanks a lot for the video! I saw some interesting solutions to the compressor installation problem for me. Good luck!

[@CarlosMendoza-rl1bp]

Great video!!!!! Getting ready to get this done on my 2nd gen taco. Hopefully it comes out as cleans as yours did.

[@murraystevens9438]

Link for the T Connector that isn’t included with the DDI kit?

[@mightymcgee9199]

I'm falling in love with this channel 👌🏽🔥

[@coastalcustomlure]

Another video very nicely done. Thank you for doing you. Please keep it up.

[@Ghost.uppercut]

Your production is so good lol

[@SC_XOLOs]

Milwaukee has a portable air compressor. Since I don’t off road daily, I only carry it during trail days.

[@thatutahguy5988]

Never even occurred to me to mount a compressor under the seat. I think that’s brilliant! Making use of otherwise wasted space. For me though that would be a no go considering I have air lockers and it would annoy the hell out of me when it activates and dumps out the air.

[@gvasquez6030]

Very well explained and great demonstration. Always enjoy seeing you add/install your mods.

[@pk3178]

Wondering if the fuse panel cover will go back on after?

[@JUKE179r]

Curious about doing this as I have the ARB twin compressor kit in the polymer case for easy transport. Cheers from the UK!

[@whateveryoulike7629]

Thank you. You have given me the confidence to have a crack and screw it up!

[@jimmyj5099]

Great job Chloe!!! This installation should have been right up your alley with all the electrical components 👍😀. Go big red!!! Ha ha! That’s a great idea installing the compressor under the seat. Cody must have been hyper again 🐕 🐶. Thanks again for the discount code 👍.

[@ChloeKuo]

Cody will make an appearance in the next video 😊🐶

[@ShawDAMAN]

Great idea and great video. Really glad I found your channel cause I fall into the same tacoma demographic you do haha- namely, person who uses the truck as a daily driver but takes it off road recreationally. So many of the channels focus on more "extreme" modifications that are a bit unnecessary (and expensive) for me. Yours are super practical and attainable. Also, funny compliment, but I know from experience (doing a lot of zoom meetings) how odd it can feel speaking into a camera, but your delivery is natural and eye contact exemplary, lol. Keep up the good work :)

[@ChloeKuo]

Thank you 😊🙌🏼

[@svtjackal]

Use some PTFE tape on the threads

[@jimmyj5099]

She did use it.

[@svtjackal]

@@jimmyj5099 yeah seems like she updated the video to add the PTFE , or maybe I didn't see it the first time all the way to the end

[@ChloeKuo]

I did, I mentioned it at the end but it was a long video haha, probably should have mentioned it in the beginning 😅

[@BenButler1]

Excellent solar technique.

[@eda6899]

A quick question about the add a circuit. Did you use 2 of the same fuses on each one? Such as 1 add a circuit has two 10s a the other add a circuit has two 5s?

[@JP1050x]

Sick mod! I’m going to try out a wireless air inflator for a bit first, before spending big on a dedicated compressor.

[@TheProductions101]

Dang super thorough and professionally done!! I just subbed to your channel! Sick content can't wait to see how your taco is going to look in a few years!!

[@raultejeda5506]

Awesome job Chloe. Thanks!!!

[@richardshoat8711]

Chloe good jod. You may like it check liquid tape. Takes awhile to dry but it's a no solder deal.

[@kgbreviews35]

I'm curious to know if this mount and arb compressor would fit under a 2020 tacoma with the power seats.

[@ChloeKuo]

It would fit! But not the twin ARB, only the single ARB (the one I have in the video)

[@kgbreviews35]

@@ChloeKuo thanks for the input, and the video showing the install

[@SpencerHogg]

This is such an awesome mod, I just have my viair 300p i have to hookup to battery but it does the trick so far but man this is SUCH a CLEAAAAAN install !!!!! Sooo good ! Hope you’re having a great weekend my friend 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@shanemartinson5006]

great mounting solution but I don't think I can use this with my oem audio kit, but I really like this mount

[@Bodhi7007]

Hey Chloe, Great Idea! Can this setup be done for 4Runner too?

[@ChloeKuo]

Yes! I believe DDI sells a kit that hits with the 4Runner

[@deshawnlett3973]

Well nice definitely adding the neat tool

[@frankfazio6489]

Nice job girl!! Love your rig!!

[@baopham6276]

Thanks for the awesome video Chloe! Do you think it’d still be convenient if I install the rear air locker later and use this compressor instead of having another compressor for that?

[@FabiusMaximus1000]

This is a cool mod. You do tasteful stuff to your truck. I'm tempted to add a compressor now too.

[@makamakalena3464]

Hey Chloe, I have the ARB compressor that you have. I've had for awhile now. Do you know if I could wire it up to a Auxbeam switch panel. Thanx in advance!🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@jeffburns2168]

Does it not get hot under the seat when on? I was about to order a mount and forgot that these compressors get hot? Any issues?

[@kindeli5496]

careful when airing up in the wind and the door slams on the hose. maybe add a relief valve cabin-side ?

[@marsmeneses1148]

In connecting to the battery terminal where did put the other blue wire?

[@insomniacracer]

Amazing video as always! I do have a question for you if you're able to answer. For someone not great with wiring, would this install be a bit out of reach? Also, do you know if this works with power/heated seats? Not sure if there is more stuff in them that fills in that space. Thank you as always!

[@ChloeKuo]

Thanks! I think this install would be doable for anyone, so long as they have the patience and time. Often times when I do an install that I think is a little out of my reach, I have a friend's phone number on hand in case I need to call for some help or some tips. In terms of this working with power seats and heated seats, yes this install works! However, I think it only works on the passenger side, not the driver's side.

[@garyaaron8425]

Sweeeeeet mod. Love that it's so clean! Keep rocking it!

[@gerryd6853]

Excellent video! Very informative and easy to follow..

[@alaingoenaga36]

I got the air compressor i have no leaks but im looking for the thing you have at the end of the house to put air in my tires

[@johntells1460]

Great job on the install! 👍

[@franz7671]

Nice very creative Chloe...I might copy you too of thats ok...lol

[@itsdoncartagena6485]

So i have to get the wiring harness if I dont have the arb compressor, I have the viair compressor

[@Superman4s6]

Great location to hid these. Only problem i see is that these get really hot after airing up 4 tires. Hoses, and compressor. Might melt something under the seat. You will also need a longer hose to reach the other side easily.