best way to air down?

[cruiseroutfit]

Is it just me or are the ARB and Currier E-Z deflator's identical ?...

The logos are different

Yes they are the same, as are a couple of others too (Tereflex for example). EZ-Deflator is the actual manufacture. ARB, Currie and others package and distribute them.

 

[Crikeymike]

Here's something else you guys might want to try.

The newest version of the ARB air hose kit (orange hose) to match the newer compressor (CKMA12) comes with a quick connect chuck that clips onto the wheel. Believe it or not, that was designed with the most open flow possible, and it actually works pretty well as a deflator, especially if you already own it (doesn't cost anything extra). Simply detach it from the hose, at the quick connect fitting, hook it onto the tire, and the air will come out pretty quick. Still not as quick as the ARB tire deflator, but just one of those things worth sharing.

This is a similar thing that one of the guys mentioned earlier - just grabbing a $2 air chuck from harbor freight, hook it onto a tire, and the air comes out. Speed of deflation has so much to do with the physical size of the tire. My 30" MT's deflate from 30psi to 15psi much quicker than other guys with bigger tires.

Did I miss the part in this link that I followed before (http://www.parksoffroad.com/prodreview/deflatortest/deflatormain.htm) showing what size tires he used? I sure don't see it. Even though I'm sure the comparisons are accurate, the time results don't mean much if we can't determine what volume of air (tire size) he was working with.

 

[madizell]

Clip on chucks can be purchased at nearly any auto parts store or Wal Mart for only a few bucks. Carry one as a spare for your air hose, and you can use it for an air down tool with no further ado.

Two-way and four-way hoses are a nice idea, but you have to deflate or inflate two or all four tires through a single line, the size of which is intended to service only one tire. You will be guaranteed equal pressures, but that's about all, and they are a pain to deploy. Get them out, untangle the hoses, go around and attach all four one at a time, then wait while four tires try to exhaust through the same valve. Equal tire pressures on the trail are just not that valuable.

 

[cowboy4x4]

I just bought a set of stauns two days ago.what dont you like about them ?

 

[Crikeymike]

I just bought a set of stauns two days ago.what dont you like about them ?

I've never used them, but I think it's just having to spend that amount of money for what you get. I've heard they work just fine though and everyone likes them. There's just so many options now to air down tires.

This is the fastest method I've ever seen for tire deflation. Since the opening is so big, it allows the air to come out in just a matter of a few seconds.

 

[rusty_tlc]

I just bought a set of stauns two days ago.what dont you like about them ?

They work fine for my rock rig, I set those tires to 7 or 8 # every trip.

They suck for my overland rig since I deflate to a different pressure virtually every time I go out depending on the road and it's current conditions. I just the oasis style deflaters for the UZJ100.

 

[GunnIt]

A buddy of mine and I started making a part we call the equaflate - a simpler, lighter of the now defunct quadraflate. Basically it hooks to all 4 tires simultaneously using locking air chucks (meaning you dont have to squat to keep checking air pressure & pulling/replacing valve cores) and there's no spring loaded auto off mechanism to get stuck with dirt & allow air to keep deflating until 1 tire is flat while the others have stopped at the correct preset point. The setup allows all 4 to be aired down OR UP from the front or rear of the rig using a built in gauge on the control head, so at the end of the trail you can either use a quick connect to a co2 tank or schrader valve from a compressor or gas station chuck to air back up, again, all to the same pressure at all 4 tires because the system equalizes the pressure. No kneeling in the mud or snow to air up 1 tire at a time! It also uses high quality push in connectors at all fittings to make repairs or hose length adjustments a breeze without tools and the hassle & leaks commonly associated with threaded fittings. If you already have an automatic deflator it can be attached to the schrader fill valve for true hands free use.

OK, this sounds like something I would buy if the price were right and there was a good storage solution. Keep me in mind as a customer!

 

[Bongo Boy]

I've had more trouble with my valve stems than most folks, I guess. Seems these are the source of most of my tire problems. They seem to be poorly made or made of too soft a material (the seal, that is) and so, I'd prefer not to be taking them in and out. Once I get them to actually hold air, I like to leave them there.

I use the KluneV deflators and yes, they too were expensive. Work well though...about 30 seconds per tire roughly, and you just rely on experience to get to the point where you only measure pressure once or twice during the deflate.

Funny though, deflating takes a few short minutes...re-inflating takes forever. For now, I re-inflate at the gas station, and what a PITA that is.

 

[theksmith]

the staun's have always worked great for me, and it only takes a few minutes

 

[RocKrawler]

Kyle, I like that idea for inflation. That would be sweet to hook it up to the Co2 and go for it.
Let us know how that project turns out.

It works great, have been using it for months and no problems.

Terry

 

[98dango]

i have diffent ways


pull the core if its cold out
i have deflators but with 4 rigs there never in teh one i am

my dad made a deflat or for his jeep

4 clip on air chucks all run to 1 regualt o with a ball valve and a gauge

he would drop to 4 or 5 psi in just about a 3 mins and fill fairly fast all 4 at the same pressure every time

 

[DaveM]

I thought that I had posted in a previous thread what I use, but I didn't find it.
From McMaster.com you can buy a over pressure pop-off valve. I have one with a 20 psi limit, but they come in a wide range of pressures. No setting these things, they come ready to go at the specified pressure. Downside is that you need another one if you want to change pressures. I've not ever needed to, 20 has worked for everything I've ever wanted to tackle (like Defense Mine/Stone Cyn, Swamp Lakes, Upper Doran, etc.).

I have this screwed to a clip-on tire chuck. Clip it on and forget it until the noise starts to sound like "raspberries." While that is working on one tire I use my trigger type inflater, unconnected, to lower another tire's pressure. I usually use the clip-on to get me close and then fine tune all tires with the de/inflater.

I like the make your own idea. I found the Pop-Safety valves on McMaster, but not sure which ones to use: Pop-Valves