DIY two tire inflator system with quick valve stem disconnects for any vehicle
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 เม.ย. 2021
- In this episode I do a quick DIY project making a two-tire inflator hose system for airing up my vehicle tires for "off-road" use. My current tire inflator system uses a thread-on attachment to the tire valve stem that takes quite a bit of time to attach and remove as well as only services one wheel at a time. I upgraded the air chuck to a quick disconnect style and also added a tee fitting that will allow me to pressurize two tires at once.
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Items in video:
*Ironman4x4 Air Champ Pro ironman4x4america.com/air-cha...
*[gauge] digital - amzn.to/3PdyonW
*[air chuck] Haltec H-5265 - amzn.to/3NRTveE
*[air barb] 3/8" tee - amzn.to/3Iunkkg
*[air barb] 1/4" thread to male - amzn.to/3AKJpJw
*[air valve] Milton S-684-4 1/4" - amzn.to/3IrZkym
*[air manifold] 4 x 1/4" - amzn.to/3nRmJQa
*[hose clamps] - amzn.to/3nRmRz8
-many parts reused from cut Ironman4x4 compressor kit
If there's anything else you want comment below!
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Vehicle:
*[wheels] OEM 4Runner
*[tires] 285/70r17 Duratrac - amzn.to/3IukFag
*[wheel spacers] Spydertrax 1.25" - amzn.to/3Pi7Q55
*[roof rack] Sherpa Crestone - • Review: Sherpa Equipme...
*rear platform [custom] - • DIY 4Runner leveling p...
*back seat platform [custom] - • DIY 4Runner back seat ...
*auto dimming dash [DIY] - • DIY auto adjusting das...
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*[4Runner auto dash lights] - • DIY auto adjusting das...
*[radio] Midland GMRS - amzn.to/3NSFxJz
Recovery & Armor:
*[winch] Ironman4x4 9500lb with synthetic line
*[winch cradle] Rago Fabrication hidden mount
*[winch fairlead] Yankum Groove - no shackle
*[compressor] - IronMan4x4 5.63cfm tire inflator
*[tire inflator] - custom two tire inflator - • DIY two tire inflator ...
*[rock sliders] custom - • DIY sliders for the we...
*[traction boards] Maxsa - amzn.to/3yV7U5l
*[modular shovel] Ironman4x4 3 piece with bag
Camping big items:
*[gazebo] CLAM deluxe 12.5'- amzn.to/3uF0a56
*[tent] Gazelle T4 - amzn.to/3PhOahU
*[insulative window panels] Reflectix custom - • DIY Reflectix window i...
*KLYMIT KLYMALOFT sleeping pad - amzn.to/3P0Kktw
*Jackery 240 - amzn.to/3IuIBuc
*Canyon 55QT cooler - amzn.to/3Pksguo
*[awning] - YESCOM modified - • Solo camping in the 4R...
*[water] Scepter 5gal container - amzn.to/3AIMs5a
*[water] electric faucet - amzn.to/3bZ3mSx
Camping misc:
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*Thermacell bug repellant - amzn.to/3Poac2B
*paper towel holder - amzn.to/3NYOyk7
*clothing packing cubes - amzn.to/3O3k4xj
*shamois towel - amzn.to/3uAzHp5
*headrest tablet holder - amzn.to/3uEFDh0
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*ceiling cargo net - amzn.to/3nVrkAO
*cell phone mount magnetic - amzn.to/3uF1R2s
*[mounts] Quick Fist - amzn.to/3NRR1Nm
Camera and videography:
*iPhone 11
*$5 garage sale tripod
*[camera] DJI Osmo Action Camera - amzn.to/3ldbM9U
*[camera mount] SmallRig cage - amzn.to/3c8fD76
*[microphone] Rode - amzn.to/3yyZvDu
*camera quick disconnect - amzn.to/3PmvQUW
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Just done same way, will test it coming weekend!!
I’ve used it many times and it still works great!
That's a pretty smart little compressor! I like the way you set the lines up, clever.
Thank you! It’s been something I’ve been putting off, but it definitely was an easy project.
This looks GREAT. I dont want to store a 4 tire system and this seems like it's just compact enough to save space and some time. Kind of long, I think the line could even be a bit shorter, and still be long enough to help someone with a longer wheelbase. I'll look up some wheel base and compare to my 4runner and see how much I can trim but I like this. Well done.
You’re totally right I’ve been meaning to shorten it up a bit which should save length! And I was thinking the same thing about not wanting tubing for 4 tires.
Nicely thought out and executed. Does the pressure between the two tires just equalize between themselves? Must be so I suppose. BTW, you've got my dream white TRD Offroad that I hope someday to get; that's how I found your channel. I'm enjoying the content.
Hi Fred, yes they will equalize between the two so I’ll just have to match passenger with driver side. Maybe one day I’ll add more hose to do all 4 at once, but in the meantime it’s nice to have minimal hose.
Thanks for watching!
Would be interested to how you installed that Anderson plug if you ever did that
Still on the todo list! I’ll have to make a quick video on how to do it when I do, but should be pretty straight forward!
@@GrizzlyPath this is a great idea!!
are you able to deflate both tires at the same time? or is this for inflating only? thank you and awesome video!
Yeah you can deflate using this too.
Thanks for this Vid. just wondering why my air pressure never equalize. I use closed Heltec H-5265 Air chuck
In some ways that has its benefits too!
@@GrizzlyPath not that I wanted 😂
HEY!!! That’s the same 5.65CFM 100% duty cycle air compressor I have!!!
You’d think they’d all come from the same factory and just get rebranded right? But mine is 33% at 100psi duty cycle so I’m not sure what’s different... they do look exactly the same though haha.
@@GrizzlyPath wait a minute! I could have sworn it said 100% duty cycle, but I checked on the Amazon description and now it says 40 minutes at 40 PSI at 75F! Oh well..... that’s plenty of time! So, my Smittybilt came with this long yellow hose. It reaches about 30 feet. I actually help my friends air up because even though I hard mounted my compressor to my roof cargo basket, it reaches hella far. So, you have me an idea. I plan to run a hose for tires left and right. I’ll cut the hose in half with a 3 way tee (shraeder valve in the middle) and then quick connects on each end. I’d like to equalize the pressure left and right rather than front and back. When I air up, the tires are still a little hot during trail time. This has always led to an inconsistency in psi per tire. Also, since more weight is in my rear, I add more pressure to my rear tires. I also have a quick connect on my air compressor line. So when I reach the target PSI, I’d just disconnect from the tee. Sounds like I’d just need 8 ft. of air hose. Thanks for giving me an idea 💡!
That’s what’s it’s all about man, ideas! I would have preferred doing fronts then rears vs side/side like I did, but I didn’t wanna add more hose to the kit. We’ll see how it works. I did have a thought that I can add a second air line to the port where I put the Schrader in the 4-way and run that line out to the other side of the vehicle so that’s a future option!
@@GrizzlyPath I plan on making a walk around video at some point. I love my air compressor setup. 😃
I’m looking forward to seeing it! I feel like we’re getting due for a solid JonDZ walk around after all the mods you’ve done lately (rearview cam/mirror, lift, tire carrier, etc)!
Does the gauge show accurate pressure while the compressor is running?
No, but the gauge is “live” so as soon as I stop the pump it’ll display the true pressure. Then I just turn it back on again or whatever.
Great project. Can you tell me what size clamps you used? Thanks.
Thanks! I bought a big kit of mixed size. I think I used 12.5mm hose clamps, but it’ll definitely depend on what size tubing you have.
@@GrizzlyPath Thank you. I'm going to use the original hose as you did.
Sweet! If you can test fit clamps locally get a kit that comes with a variety. I’ve had to cut them off and redo so make sure you’ve got plenty!
Are you annually touching up those wheels? They really look great. That's the hardiest Plastidip I've ever seen. I can see the wear spots at the lugs but that's no different than any other wheel.
I haven’t had to yet! I keep thinking that I will need to but it hasn’t torn or peeled up anywhere. What you see at the lugs is where I taped off originally. I’m honestly surprised haha.
Hey, where’s the link for those quick chucks?
Link(s) are now in the video description!
Can you air down with this system as well?
Yeah you definitely could. I added a Schaefer valve to the manifold in this video and that can be used to deflate, I use it to fine tune sometimes but typically I don’t use this system to deflate as I prefer to use Staun deflators or some of the other options. Note that this system doesn’t remove the valve stem so it’ll deflate slower than those that do.
Do you still use this system? How do you actually like it? Did it last the test of time?
I am building one but want to incorporate a release valve to air down
Yes I still do use it! I like it. Sometimes I consider adding two more hoses to do all four wheels at once, but honestly i don’t wanna have to pack all that hose. Takes up more space. Still deciding.
I would recommend pricing out all the components and stuff. It may end up being cheaper to go with a Morrflate system (owner is a cool guy) or something, unless you already have some hose and hardware to reuse or just want to DIY.
@@GrizzlyPath already have the ironman 4x4 that comes with it’s hose.
Prices out if I do what you have it’s $120ish (give it take) a brand new DIY flexzilla system with a 4 way connector with release valve is around $167 and brand new morrflate is around $200 give or take.
@PrithwirajGhoshRoy perfect, exact same situation that I was in reusing some components.
Good ideea, but why not do all 4 tires at once, ensuring this way you have equal pressure on inflation and deflation?
Yeah the upside to two tires is less hose to carry around, it can get unwieldy! But I might expand to all 4 tires, it’s just double the fittings so another $50 in parts. I made mine out of my existing tubing too so it only would reach 2 tires. Easy to do all 4 if you were to DIY though!
Creative solution to reducing time spent airing up! Has there been an increase or decrease in time it takes you to air up one side of the vehicle? I am curious if splitting the pressure between two tires slows the process up per tire but still keeps overall time spent airing up lower. My thought is that if the compressor already was overrated for your tire size then it might not be a huge issue when splitting between two tires but if it was chosen to be just right for the tire size then it would be slower on a per tire inflation time.
It’s definitely slower doing two at once, since the flow rate is split, but where you save time is the hassle of connect/disconnect. Doing two, or four, wheels at once is convenient, but I think you save the most time with a good quick disconnect tire valve stem chuck. So if you only had $8 to invest in upgrading your existing tubing, I’d replace the chuck!
@@GrizzlyPath I had the same question!!
Heads up the link to the compressor is busted. Haven’t tried the others
Whoops! Thanks dude. ironman4x4america.com/air-champ-pro-5-65cfm-12v-heavy-duty-portable-air-compressor/
It would be nice if you could just organize your workspace and garage a bit....