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Suggestion for anyone installing the AAL MAXX platform: add some Dynamat or similar sound dampening to the underside of the platform.
I installed mine without and it creates a tin can effect in the back of the Jeep. I'll take it out and follow my own advice.
I installed mine without and it creates a tin can effect in the back of the Jeep. I'll take it out and follow my own advice.
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Finished converting the ARB compressor form 24V to 12V by installing the part x2 that ARB recommended.
That part contains the motor + the piston, so in the long run I know have spare parts. I had a Warn Powerplant on my JK. Capacity wise it is twice as fast as the ARB twin. I loved, if not being a bit too tall I'd install in on the 392. Just afraid that it would impede airflow.
However, on the Warn the piston did go bad. It was much less sophisticated than the ARB one, but one of the metal relief valves that sat on top of the piston itself broke and damaging the piston and liner. So having a piston go bad on a compressor is not that far fetched.
For FYI, here are some specs that I was able to gather while shopping for a compressor:
That part contains the motor + the piston, so in the long run I know have spare parts. I had a Warn Powerplant on my JK. Capacity wise it is twice as fast as the ARB twin. I loved, if not being a bit too tall I'd install in on the 392. Just afraid that it would impede airflow.
However, on the Warn the piston did go bad. It was much less sophisticated than the ARB one, but one of the metal relief valves that sat on top of the piston itself broke and damaging the piston and liner. So having a piston go bad on a compressor is not that far fetched.
For FYI, here are some specs that I was able to gather while shopping for a compressor:
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I'm done with installing the fridge using the AAL Flat Slide – 6×4 sitting on top of the AAL M.A.S.S. Storage Platform.
Observations:
1 - to install the MASS base, one ,obviously, needs to remove the cargo area carpet. This carpet has a very thick (3/4"?) acoustic insulation built into it. I assume Mopar had a reason for that, so I've used Killmat acoustic deadening self-sticking tiles over the entire cargo are where bare metal body is exposed. On top of that I've added a lot of close cell acoustic foam trying to replicate the effect of the above mentioned foam.
I went a little overboard and added some Kilmat strips to the supporting MASS platform rails to mitigate any potential future rattling, as well as laying some tiles on the bottom of the two platform plates (not shown).
And yet, it was STILL rattling when I was hitting the platform. Here's the culprit:
2 -The lower trim on the very bottom of the rear seats also needs to be removed to install the M.A.S.S platform. This leaves a long bare metal plate on top of which the far end of the platform rests. I've tried adding Kilmat to isolate contact between the two metals with minimal impact. Also, since driving (particularly off-road) friction between that plate and the platform would "eat" the Kilmat, so I've added a long strip of Velcro, one side to the platform, the other side to the rear seat base plate which fixed the rattling once and for all:
3 - AAL can do better with their screws: There are only 4 punny (two in front and two in the back) screws holding the slide onto the platform. I have a bit of a fear that when my ARB fridge is loaded, and the slide fully extended, they'll give. I've glued them in-place with red thread-lock, but still. Here's one of the screws:
I'm still working on the passenger side of the cargo, to finish my communication gear hookup.
Observations:
1 - to install the MASS base, one ,obviously, needs to remove the cargo area carpet. This carpet has a very thick (3/4"?) acoustic insulation built into it. I assume Mopar had a reason for that, so I've used Killmat acoustic deadening self-sticking tiles over the entire cargo are where bare metal body is exposed. On top of that I've added a lot of close cell acoustic foam trying to replicate the effect of the above mentioned foam.
I went a little overboard and added some Kilmat strips to the supporting MASS platform rails to mitigate any potential future rattling, as well as laying some tiles on the bottom of the two platform plates (not shown).
And yet, it was STILL rattling when I was hitting the platform. Here's the culprit:
2 -The lower trim on the very bottom of the rear seats also needs to be removed to install the M.A.S.S platform. This leaves a long bare metal plate on top of which the far end of the platform rests. I've tried adding Kilmat to isolate contact between the two metals with minimal impact. Also, since driving (particularly off-road) friction between that plate and the platform would "eat" the Kilmat, so I've added a long strip of Velcro, one side to the platform, the other side to the rear seat base plate which fixed the rattling once and for all:
3 - AAL can do better with their screws: There are only 4 punny (two in front and two in the back) screws holding the slide onto the platform. I have a bit of a fear that when my ARB fridge is loaded, and the slide fully extended, they'll give. I've glued them in-place with red thread-lock, but still. Here's one of the screws:
I'm still working on the passenger side of the cargo, to finish my communication gear hookup.
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Here is a thought on using the M.A.S.S. Storage – Back Seat Shelf as a holder for the ARB Twin:
Fits very nicely, but it just a tad too "fat":
I was hoping that it will fit behind the fridge, but there's no space for it, so instead it would go on the passenger's side of the platform:
The two images above shows it pushed by 1" or so to give it enough space the breath and heat dissipate. To give a perspective, the end of the shelf unit ends where the subwoofer speaker starts, so no obstruction of the sound.
Not sure if I will or not go this way. The AAL shelf is very smart at utilizing "dead" space. Kinda thorn between this or a under the passenger seat option...
Fits very nicely, but it just a tad too "fat":
I was hoping that it will fit behind the fridge, but there's no space for it, so instead it would go on the passenger's side of the platform:
The two images above shows it pushed by 1" or so to give it enough space the breath and heat dissipate. To give a perspective, the end of the shelf unit ends where the subwoofer speaker starts, so no obstruction of the sound.
Not sure if I will or not go this way. The AAL shelf is very smart at utilizing "dead" space. Kinda thorn between this or a under the passenger seat option...
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Trying to install the AAL Cargo shelf and running in yet more 2024 fitment issues. Neither of the supporting plates will fit their supposed spots.
I've contacted AAL and they're looking into a solution.
I've contacted AAL and they're looking into a solution.
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Curious the solution for 24 as I am looking at the AAL shelf and tailgate table. I probably should stop buying stuff for a little while since I haven’t even picked up Jeep yet!
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Not saying it’ll fit better, but that plate is for the other side I believe.
The bend should angle inward vs outward.
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Glad I could help.You saved my ass, again!
It did go in, still not w/o a fight, still touching hard the trim, but it did go in!
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