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Would a Viair pump be worth the extra money?
http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/...47-p-1885.html
What about a VIAR deflator? It's cheaper than the stauns and has a gauge.
http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/...ge-p-1909.html
Being that I have absolutely zero experience with these I appreciate any input.
I don't think the compressor is worth $130 more.
On the deflator you asked for all four at once automatically. Personally those aren't the ones I use, I LOVE my ARB tire deflator. It will run you a bit more then the VAIR but the idea behind it is you remove the core inside of the thing that screws on to the stem and I can air down from 32 PSI to 10-12 PSI in about 15 seconds accurately and easily. I highly recomend it if you are going with a single deflator with a gauge.
buying 4 of the deflators would be cheaper than the stauns. The ARB removes the valve core?
i haven't seen those yet but definitively sounds like what i would like.
Is this the one?
http://www.amazon.com/ARB-705-E-Z-Ti.../dp/B001AWQYCU
Seems cheaper being that you only need one
yessah it is. It is cheaper then the Stauns, but not automatic and not all four at once.
Went ahead and ordered the ARB deflator and a air compressor
I ordered this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Industries-MV5...7641460&sr=8-1
opposed to this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Smittybilt-MV5...7641460&sr=8-2
Think there is any difference?
same cheap chinese compressor that everyone carries.
my thoughts exactly
That add says they are competition tires, and not DOT approved
do you think you'll be driving down the highway and someone will notice that your tires don't say dot on them?
they're in L.A anyways
no but if they are race tires they are stupid soft and you wouldn't want to drive them down the highway esp. on a heavy as truck
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Is this where you got the bumper design?
just saw it somewhere and thought you might be interested.....
I am interested in moving the batteries into the tool box but have a couple question. The main reason for this is so I can get to the front shocks easier and possibly free up so room for a different intake.
Thinking I could build a shelf in my tool box for the batteries but
Do batteries need to stay ventilated?
What would be the proper wire size or what the best way to calculate wire size?
The battery on the jetta is completely buried under some plastic box assy ****. So I'm gonna say no, they don't need to be ventilated, but I could be wrong.
As far as best wire gauge... Get whatever you can afford. 1/0 is probably your best bet, but **** ain't cheap
I used 2/0 welding lead for my battery cables on Pigpen. It is really fine strand so it bends easily and the insulation is plenty durable for vehicle use. If I remember right its a little cheaper than actual battery cable too.
^this. Run the biggest wire you can get and dont skimp on quality as there is a lot of chinese crap out there right now. Welding cable is a perfect choice imo.
I know get the biggest wire I can and don't skimp on quality especially since it could easily burn down the truck so on this I don't mind dropping some coin. I was wonder if there is a (general) way to calculate load over distance. I remember something of this sort when I was running power to my shop years ago but have since forgot and am too busy to dig through all my old stuff now.
For instance I know the batteries have 1000 cca and wire will span a distance of x what cable would be adequate and then run something bigger.
Most 2/0 welding leads have a 250 amp max rating, so how does that handle long starts or winching?
8.1 doesn't have long starts and it handles the front 8274's load just fine. I think I calculated it before buying and it was adequate. The leads are ~12 ft or so.
FWIW the battery box (as NHRA rules required for in cab mounts, IIRC) I used when I relocated the battery in my RX-7 was drilled with a vent hose. Also, the box I helped put in my friends car also came with a vent.
Well I traded my nas-truck for a plush riding trail-truck now. Got my steering brace on and lost the sway bar and I'm working on quick disconnects. Front should be good until hydro assist, but that will be down the road.
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Turns out the .5 inch front stretch and 1 inch rear stretch fits the tires near perfect but a little more trimming will be necessarily on the front inner fenders. The limiting factor now is rear droop so a shackle re-work will be sooner than later.
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It's looking real good Travis.
Air or gtfo.
It's been a while since I purchased it, but I think it might have been this box: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TAY-48100/?rtype=10
Truck is looking great!
Met up with John today at down south off-road park, it was a quick trip and doesn't even warrant a write up. drove down to the beach, one small lame trail and a dry-ish pit. Definitively suggest the club making a trip out there though. I got some footage with a go-pro but it didn't turn out that great, I'll get it up later and the inner fenders need a lot more trimming.
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spare tire carrier, lose it;)
I think the rear end of my Fourtrax is about to blow up.
It was fun. Would be a great place for a day trip. The place was pretty clean and the beach was sweet. Lots of sandy stuff. Would be more fun if it was a little muddier.
It is maybe 1hr 45min from CS. Easy drive on a Sat/Sun morning.
Maybe profender bumps for the rear?
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=969104
Just got back from a three day beach trip, ill get more pictures up later. Lesson learned: kayak trailer turns into a 1000 pound rake in the soft stuff.
That is really a good looking truck now Travis.
I'm not really digging the 35's but at least I don't have to deal with the slight rubbing issues... and jeeps suck :flipoff2:
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