mothra Posted November 6, 2014 Report Posted November 6, 2014 first let me start by saying I don't have air bags nor have I installed any. I have a guy that I'm building a center console control center with an enclosure. he has a '02 F150 with air suspension. he said he's been going through relays like a box of Tic Tac's. he currently has 60amp relays for his compressor. I re-did all the wiring with Kicker 4 gauge. he called me yesterday and said one of the relays is not switching on. he told me to install another relay. I don't have a problem doing that but I'm beginning to wonder if the relay needs to allow more current like maybe 100 amps or is there something else I need to look into for what could be killing the relays he's been using. if a 100 amp relay is the solution, where can I get a quality relay? if nothing changes, nothing changes You don't know what you don't know, till you don't know
SoCaLBaMF Posted November 6, 2014 Report Posted November 6, 2014 I have Stinger 200 amp relay going to mine, they make an 80 amp one which would probably do. 2004 Bagged Trailblazer (4)18" Sundown Nsv3s (4) Taramps HD10000s, Taramps DSP3000, Lanzar opti 250x2, AB 100x4 (2)DC power SP 270s, (14)XS Power d3100s, (1)d6500
Miguels Posted November 6, 2014 Report Posted November 6, 2014 how many compressors? this one could do http://www.ebay.com/itm/Geniune-Stinger-80-Amp-Power-Relay-Dual-Battery-Isolator-12V-High-Current-SGP38-/400180596048?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2c9f4d50 if he has 4 compressors then go with a 200 amp relay my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/
mothra Posted November 6, 2014 Author Report Posted November 6, 2014 he's got 2 compressor, both located in the bed of the truck. the battery was already re-located to the rear but with cheap 4 gauge. I re did it with some 0 gauge and made a new ground to the trucks frame both at the battery and under the hood. i looked on the compressors and there are not specs of current draw. i like the Stinger one that was linked. I'd like to use 2 of those in place of 2 relays that are currently back there or am I better off getting one larger relay? if nothing changes, nothing changes You don't know what you don't know, till you don't know
Miguels Posted November 6, 2014 Report Posted November 6, 2014 1 80 amp relay is good enough for 2 compressors my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/
jk13 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Posted November 6, 2014 Most Viairs come with a 40 amp relay per compressor, and list max draw at 44 FWIW. Don't know brand that is being used here. Ford starter solenoid (4 post) or snow plow solenoid will work as well, should be 100+ amp, cheap, and readily available at parts stores. Static drops are my bag.
mothra Posted November 6, 2014 Author Report Posted November 6, 2014 thanks for the help guys, i'm going to give it a shot with 2 of those Stinger 80a relays. if nothing changes, nothing changes You don't know what you don't know, till you don't know
standardcabspl Posted November 7, 2014 Report Posted November 7, 2014 I use a distribution block with a 120 lol then to my 100 amp continuous sylinoid relay for my switch then to the comps. No problems here lol Good lord sweet baby Jesus. Did you read the thread at all? Bagged 1993 nissan hardbody
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.