Airing Down

[mrblaine]

We have the dual ARB in the JL. While it's nowhere close to the YORK in the TJ it gets the job done. I'd say about 2-3 min a tire from 15-30psi while the York is a minute from 8-25psi. I think the only real advantage of a tank, other than if you need pressure for lockers, would be you'll have a bit more pressure built if you run air tools.



You should casually mention that to our Utah friend. He's very happy with his.

He is not airing up 37 and 40" tires. I likely wouldn't be bothered for 35's.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Best thing ever. Everyone else I'm with is using ARB tool that takes the stem out. They are bent over checking checking checking and I just thread on and have a beer (not really). You can actually drive when they are still airing down, just dont want to go into rocks or any other terrain that can tear them off.

I had a set of Coyote deflators that came strongly recommended by a well-respected Jeeper but after several uses I determined they were too inconsistent for me to continue using them. Then I was at a 4x4 show and the manufacturer was there with everything needed to set them so I ran out to my TJ and grabbed mine and gave them to him to adjust. I told him 8 psi and he nodded and set them to 8 psi. They were just as inconsistent after even that so I stopped using them. My ARB deflator may take longer and is more work but at least I can get all my tires set to the same air pressure.

 

[Mr. Bills]

I thought I wanted [adjustable deflator valves]as well, and still do but meanwhile I read about them not always being reliable.

I have two sets of Coyote deflators, one old style and one new. Both sets have been reliable and accurate.


Coyote automatic deflators consistently get good reviews, Stauns get mostly good reviews, but the Chinesium look-a-likes consistently get lousy reviews.

There is a message there someplace.

 

[JMT]

Yes every time I go to order a set I read reviews and change my mind.

I have the Coyote’s. These are deemed the most reliable as far as I can tell. My experience is that they are reliable “for awhile,” then they tend to get off a bit. By “a bit” I mean 1-2psi. After a year or two I re-set them up. I have thought about going to the ARB that pulls the stem.

 

[tworley]

Another option, if you don't have A/C is to use the factory A/C pump with an inline tool oiler before and separator after. Not as good as the York but way faster than 12 volt pumps. Not to mention a wrecking yard factory A/C pump, fittings, hose, and pressure switch are cheap!

X2. My Sanden 709 compressor fills up my 35s from 8psi to 24psi in about 70 seconds. My research showed the 709 can put out 9 cfm. I found my compressors out of a mid 90s XJ for $50. All in, I think I have about $300 into my setup.

 

[Artsifrtsi]

I got the Rhino U.S.A auto deflators, and calibrated them at work. They are really nice, and consistent so far. Trick is not to use the top to screw them on and off the valve stem... too much of a chance to turn the adjustment knob even with the set nut tight.

 

[mrblaine]

I got the Rhino U.S.A auto deflators, and calibrated them at work. They are really nice, and consistent so far. Trick is not to use the top to screw them on and off the valve stem... too much of a chance to turn the adjustment knob even with the set nut tight.

If that is like the rest of their stuff, they could double the quality and drop the price by 30% if they just stopped with all the swag, stickers, and fancy boxes they sell stuff in.

 

[jjvw]

I have two sets of Coyote deflators, one old style and one new. Both sets have been reliable and accurate.


Coyote automatic deflators consistently get good reviews, Stauns get mostly good reviews, but the Chinesium look-a-likes consistently get lousy reviews.

There is a message there someplace.

I have been using the new design for at about two years. They have been very consistent. And they make it easy to check the PSI later in the day as things warm up. Before that, I was using the Currie/ARB Deflater for a long time. I don't miss it at all.

 

[Gollywomper]

I ordered the ARB deflator. Will be a big improvement over the valve core removal tool and gauge I am currently using. Maybe one day I will have enough faith to purchase the automatic preset variety.

 

[Artsifrtsi]

If that is like the rest of their stuff, they could double the quality and drop the price by 30% if they just stopped with all the swag, stickers, and fancy boxes they sell stuff in.

Probably so, I got them on sale plus Vet discount... I think I was out the door for $12...

But... STICKERSSSSS, LOL!

 

[DWR]

I would love to try the coyote deflators… if someone has some and wants to sell?

 

[mrblaine]

I would love to try the coyote deflators… if someone has some and wants to sell?

Harry has lots of them.

 

[NashvilleTJ]

I run the Staun deflators, and they are pretty consistent and reliable for me. I set them to 9, and then drop the last few pounds using a digital gauged inflator if needed depending where I’m wheelin’.

But the key for me has been maintenance - I have to keep them clean to keep them accurate. Every year or two I pull them apart, clean and lightly lube, and recalibrate using a rig I setup to quickly do so. I learned the need to do this when they stopped working so well after the first few years using them.

 

[DWR]

Harry has lots of them.

Haha I know, I was trying to see if someone that doesn’t like them and wanted to sell theirs

 

[suicideking]

I had a set of Coyote deflators that came strongly recommended by a well-respected Jeeper but after several uses I determined they were too inconsistent for me to continue using them. Then I was at a 4x4 show and the manufacturer was there with everything needed to set them so I ran out to my TJ and grabbed mine and gave them to him to adjust. I told him 8 psi and he nodded and set them to 8 psi. They were just as inconsistent after even that so I stopped using them. My ARB deflator may take longer and is more work but at least I can get all my tires set to the same air pressure.

Same here. Ordered them set to 9. One of them was close to 9, the other 3 were off by at least 3 psi. I calibrated them once, they lasted for around 3 or 4 trips before they were all set different. So I've been using my ARB deflator since.

Anyone try setting them and using thread lock to keep them at the same psi? They do come in handy if you arrive late to a run and don't have time to air down.

 

[kmas0n]

Am I the only one that doesn't care if my tires are off by +/-3 psi?
Racing? yes
Street? yes
Something that really pushes the limits of my jeep? yes
trail running? not really

 

[Arthurius]

Am I the only one that doesn't care if my tires are off by +/-3 psi?
Racing? yes
Street? yes
Something that really pushes the limits of my jeep? yes
trail running? not really

Am i the only one using a Slime dial gauge from Walmart and a key to deflate his tires?

In the words of Paul Harrel, "Is it enough difference to make a difference?"

 

[jjvw]

Am I the only one that doesn't care if my tires are off by +/-3 psi?
Racing? yes
Street? yes
Something that really pushes the limits of my jeep? yes
trail running? not really

If you can't tell when the tire isn't performing how it ought to be when aired down, then it doesn't matter if the psi is off 3psi.

 

[kmas0n]

If you can't tell when the tire isn't performing how it ought to be when aired down, then it doesn't matter if the psi is off 3psi.

Exactly

 

[Gollywomper]

Am I the only one that doesn't care if my tires are off by +/-3 psi?
Racing? yes
Street? yes
Something that really pushes the limits of my jeep? yes
trail running? not really

If I am looking for 6 psi and it gets me to 3psi that as a large error, 50%.