Check the mounting space and air line routing first
Before you look at the price, picture where a 2.0 gallon tank and its compressor will live. VIAIR builds this kit to mount within or beyond the cabin, in the bed or under the chassis, and the assembly is rated to keep dust and water out. That rating gives you real placement freedom, but the tank still needs enough room to sit without rubbing and enough clearance to reach its five ports.
We'd consider this kit for a truck or SUV owner running air horns, load leveling suspension or pneumatic tools who wants one permanent air source. If you only need occasional tire top-offs, a portable unit is easier to move between vehicles, and this hard-mounted system is more than you need.
| Product detail | Value to match to your vehicle |
|---|---|
| Product | VIAIR 200 PSI High-Flow Air Source Kit |
| Model | 20008 |
| Color | Black |
| Size | Stock |
What it will not do
This is an air source, not a repair. It can power air horns, load leveling suspension and most pneumatic tools, and it can bring a truck tire up from empty or simply top one off. It will not fix a leak, diagnose a suspension fault or replace the hardware your air system already needs.
The 200 PSI rating and 1.86 CFM flow describe the air supply, not a guarantee that every tool or air spring will keep up. Match your tool's air demand and your suspension's rated pressure to what the kit provides, and remember that duty cycle changes with pressure: the compressor runs continuously at 100 PSI and at 50 percent duty cycle at 200 PSI.
Runs 1 hour continuously at 100 PSI and 50 percent duty cycle at 200 PSI.
Flow rate is 1.86 CFM.
Brings a 2.0 gallon tank up to 200 PSI in under 4 minutes.
What the $358.20 price buys you
- Amazon price
- $358.20
- Customer rating
- 4.6
- Customer reviews
- 95
- Typical price over 90 days
- $381.77
- Difference
- $23.57 (6 percent)
At $358.20, this kit sits about $23.57 below the typical price over the last 90 days of $381.77, roughly 6 percent off. The kit includes the 480C compressor, the 2.0 gallon tank, a pressure switch, a safety valve, a drain cock and a leader hose with check valve.
The strong buyer rating suggests owners are generally satisfied, but the price alone is not the whole decision. A portable compressor costs less and moves between vehicles; this kit costs more because it is a permanent, weatherproof air system.
Confirm power, wiring and tank clearance
The compressor needs a power source, and the kit ships with printed and video instructions for installing the electric air compressor in about one hour. VIAIR also includes a pressure switch, safety valve and drain cock, so the tank hardware is largely covered.
Before you buy, check how you will get power to the mounting location, where the leader hose will run and whether the tank body and five ports stay clear of moving parts and heat. Access to the drain cock matters too, since draining the tank is part of keeping the system working.
Who should choose this kit and who should skip it
Choose the VIAIR 200 PSI High-Flow Air Source Kit if you want a permanent onboard air supply for air horns, load leveling suspension or common pneumatic tools, and you have a weather-safe spot to mount it. The dust and water rating and 2.0 gallon, 200 PSI tank make it a fit for trucks and SUVs that see dust, rain and trail use.
Skip it if you need something portable, if your air demand runs past what 1.86 CFM and the listed duty cycle support, or if you do not want to run wiring and air lines. The last thing to verify is room for the tank and clear access to its ports and drain.
Specifications
| Model | 20008 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Size | Stock |