Cold Weather and the ACCUAIR Suspension System on a Jeep Gladiator or Wrangler
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.พ. 2023
- Being that the ACCUAIR Suspension System for the Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler does use an air compressor, whether or not it will still work in cold temperatures is a legitimate question. And, as luck would have it, this has been one heck of a winter for Cindy and I and with night time temps dropping down into the single digits. Needless to say, it's been a perfect time to see how it does.
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Finally, something good to watch! Watching the Super Bowl sucks!
LOL - awesome. We appreciate it :)
Your videos convinced me to get the accuair system for my gladiator. I'm super excited!
Awesome! 👍
Came here for Jeep content, stayed for pup in snow montage.
LOL - happy to hear you enjoyed seeing Ripley :)
Ripley living his best life!❤❤
LOL - "she" but yes, she is having the best life :)
Jealous of the snow. Great aspect of this system to explore and update on. Thank you for the continuing evaluation of this system.
Happy to hear you're finding these videos to be useful to you.
@@wayalife how much snow did your area get, l am up the foothill, NV. and l had almost 5 feet, most of the snow is now melting away.
@@misterrc51 Not 5 feet but way more than we've ever seen. Maybe more like 3 feet and it stuck around from New Year till about a week ago and we're still getting dustings almost everyday. Typically, we get just a few inches and then in melts away by noon LOL
Thumbs up for the happy dog 😀
LOL - so glad to hear you enjoyed seeing Ripley :)
Before we had to move out of North Carolina my dog enjoy playing in the snow too
Great video guys, thanks for posting it up!
You bet and thanks!
great video, keep em comming!
Thanks! Will do!
I remember as a kid I loved to play in the snow. Now days I look out the window and say I don’t want to go out there.
LOL - it's still fun for about a day. After that, it's work for sure :)
Great Job as always eddie, & a happy and beautiful dog!
Glad you enjoyed it and seeing Ripley :)
Cool to see the wheelbase change as you lower and maximize the bag level. I wonder if it's good to have the tcase in neutral when doing that so things don't lockup or jam as the wheels, front and rear driveshaft etc rotate ever so slightly in opposite directions when that happens. It's probably trivial. Very nice setup! The jeeps certainly can become an all consuming hobby, even when not wheeling.
We've been playing with it a lot and can tell you that there isn't enough change to make a difference.
I live in Southern Arizona but I do go up north once in a while so thats good to know. I just ordered an accuair system for my gladiator can't wait until it gets here!!!!
Awesome! I think you're gonna like it a lot.
early gang love these videos
Thank you, happy to hear you enjoy them :)
Man I miss the snow, living in Florida we hardly see seasonal changes. If we do its quick. We are heading up north soon for a taste of snow and cold. Good to know the checks needed on air systems. As usual great tips on maintenance of equipment. Hahahahaha you know that dog has to love the snow...watch him/her go.
Glad you enjoyed the video and seeing Ripley play.
it 's beautiful outthere enjoy
Beautiful but a bit cold LOL :)
Beautiful content! 👌☺️🤝
Thank you so much 👍
I heart Ripley! Believe it or not...
LOL - glad you enjoy seeing Ripley :)
My cousin has a WK2 trail hawk with a Hemi and the air suspension . So we like to go snow wheeling and before ya know it every once in a while i have to pull him out in my jeep because his air system starts acting up and will deflate front or rear and he bottoms out . I keep telling him he gotta do something because it is a very capable jeep normally shame air system messes up on him..
As always, excellent video content! Two questions about this Accuair kit. 1.) Do they have one available for a 2022 392 XR with the factory 35s? 2.) Factory driveshafts: do you have to modify or lengthen them? Seems like a very robust and well-engineered system! P.S. When will we see an update on your 392? We haven’t seen anything since the purchase road trip to Idaho last Summer.
So, for now, we've been super happy with our 392 just as is, totally stock. That said, I will admit that we like this ACCUAIR system enough to consider it for our 392. Unfortunately, they do not have a bolt on kit for it at this time but, they are working on it.
I’m so glad you brought the accuair to my attention love ur videos I’m saving for mine right now …. Is there any tips on any extras I might need I want to run 38’s I think 40’s seem a little much for a daily driver thoughts?
38's are a great size especially if you're wanting to keep your factory axles. With 40s', you REALLY need to be running 1-tons.
I'm seriously considering this for my brand new 2023 gladiator....my concern is corrosion from road salt that they use here in Ontario, Canada....
Legit concern but I am told they are clear anodized to help prevent corrosion.
nice dry snow ( note: the snow in my part of Florida is 10 times wetter)
LOL
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Hey brother, i have a question about ur red wrangler 2021. When you step on gas pedal does the acceleration go up fast or slow(normal)? I wondering about my Rubicon 2021, bought at 9k miles, i step on gas the acceleration is not that quick, i wondering is it normal?! On all the wrangler like that? Please respond to me thanks.
The dead spot you feel is normal and annoying. I think there is a company that's called Pedal Commander that gets rid of it.
Ripley is the star of the video. Do you know if adding compressor oil is advisable for all air compressors, like Viar or ARB?
Typically, it is not necessary. This is being done to help it operate in freezing temperatures.
Over here in NJ we haven’t had anything over an inch of snow! So depressing!
LOL - I wish we could send some of the white stuff your way. We've been getting way more than we typically see in a winter.
I was just wondering how the air bags do with sand or gritty dirt on them while they inflate/ deflate and or move with suspension travel?
We've racked up over 4k miles on this Jeep and wheeling it in the desert and so far, we haven't seen any sighs of odd wear or trouble spots. ACCUAIR is so confident in their air pistons, they will warranty them for 100k miles.
Ok so you answered the question about the cold my question is how’s it ride? Is it super smooth because of the bags???
As I always like to say, ride quality is 100% subjective. That said, I personally find the ride to be nice and smooth.
How big are your tires? And how often do you have to add the compressor oil?
The tires are 37's and I'll have to get back to you on how often you need to add oil.
@Ronna Donaldson I just heard from ACCUAIR and they said to add compressor oil every oil change on your Jeep or at least, until the weather start to warm up again.
Do you leave the Gladiator outside in the cold all the time?? Or is it in your heated garage when your not using it. That could make a big difference
We keep the Gladiator garaged in the back but it is not heated. Literally, water bottles or anything with water in it is frozen.
Are there any plans for a 2 door system?
Sorry, you'd have to ask ACCUAIR
Do they make a system for the diesel Rubicon?
Unfortunately, not at this time or at least, nothing that is a direct bolt on kit.
Are you and Cindy doing the Arctic Experience?! I’m sure everyone would love to see the footage of that!
Unfortunately, we will not be able to attend the event. In addition to the significant cost, we have family obligations and cannot afford to take the kind of time off necessary to make this trip possible.
How is the Acura are going to handle your new more powerful motor?
LOL - This is not our Jeep. We're just testing it.
Correct my if I am wrong, but if you managed to get a puncture in a bag you would be riding without a spring of any kind. I cant image that being a fun experience
This is not exactly correct. Each piston is controlled by an individual solenoid and so the other 3 would still be working. And, being that you still have a sway bar, that will help distribute the load but otherwise, yes, your bump stops would get more work. This isn't any different than breaking a spring and coming from someone who has broken one before, I can tell you that it's not the end of the world. Also, ACCUAIR is so confident in their air pistons, they will warranty them for 100k miles.
I know Wrano aren’t for Lee running but How is the system on presuming?
Wonder if beefier say Fox Racing 3.0’s would work on the system?
If I'm understanding you correctly, this system is not designed to be or even compete with coilovers and or bypass shocks. If pre-running is your thing, that's what you need - not Fox 3.0s.
I should note that we have a video on driving hard and fast across the desert coming soon.
Will they be engineered to meet Australian standards for the jeep anytime?
Sorry, not sure I can answer that. Might want to contact ACCUAIR
At what temp do you think the heaters for the manifolds would be necessary?
Hard for me to say for sure being that we garage our Jeeps. A cold uninsulated garage but still, one just the same. That said, it's been really cold this winter - unusually cold and so far, it's been holding up well for us without a heater. Maybe if you have to leave your Jeep outside over night, a heater could be helpful in the mornings.
Wondering if that heater will be driven off the jeep, or more like a block heater that you plug in… also any idea of what oil they recommend? I run iso 46/sae20 and iso 100/sae30 from Amsoil in my compressors. Not sure if they are considered all weather
Sorry, not sure about the heater being that we don't have one. I would try reaching out to ACCUAIR about that. As far as oil goes, I was just told to use air compressor oil.
Well, I’m sold. Go ahead and let the folks at Accuair know that I will agree for them to hook me up with one of those for free. Hell I guess I can even run their sticker on the side of the bed for advertising 😎
LOL - so that it isn't missed, this is NOT our Jeep and we didn't get anything for free. This is ACCUAIR's Jeep and they just allowed us to use it for testing and with the only catch being, that we posted up videos like this to share what we've learned and experienced - good or bad.
@@wayalife I know man, I watch your videos.
I’m just throwing it out there for Accuair. They might want advertising from someone who drives 70 miles a day in busy bumper to bumper Southern California traffic.
I was also just getting a laugh😎
Hello How long does air compressor still run from time you hit number 3? Ty
The 3 gallon tank holds quite a bit of air so, going to the bumps and then all the way up to 3 will have it run for a minute or two. If you just go to 3 from 2 or even 1 to 3, it may or may not come on at all. If it does, it's real short.
@@wayalife ty
How is it for towing something like an rv that is close to the maximum towing capacity?
Actually, this system is really made for towing and a rear only kit is being made available just for guys who are just needing it for that.
@@wayalife That is Good to know! I have a Forest River Rockwood 2304DS that I pull and I think this would give me the BEST of ALL WORLDS! Thanks for the GREAT content and ideas!! Been watching for YEARS and always will!! :0)
@Jody Deaton Happy to hear we've been of help to you and that you enjoy our videos 😎
I'm sure this has been ask but how often does the accuair need to be maintained
From what ACCUAIR tells me, there is no need for maintenance but at the very least, I would probably clean out the air filter from time to time :)
Ok cool I was wondering that
I'm curious if when one front tire is on a rock, and you add air to that tire will it have enough to raise the front up? Like when you had to winch. I know then you had the taillight so you couldn't....so what happens when you add air to stuffed front tire!
Not sure what you're thinking here but doing that would topple your Jeep on its side. Not sure that would be a good idea.
@@wayalife not looking to go flip extent. Just if it had enough psi to lift ...sometime inch or two is all it takes to get free.
@@chrisrucker4318 LOL - since you seemed to have missed it, the Jeep wasn't hung up on anything. It simply lacked the power/torque needed to climb up the steep obstacle.
@@wayalife no didn't miss it. Just curious if it could force stuffed tire to extend with all that weight. Say in down hill situation with the driver tire stuffed and leaning driver side could it force it to extend? I ask as jt prone to belly drag and if you hung up could you manually adjust and possibly clear if you forced maximum extension. Just the stuffed tire situation would be a worse case with what's needed to lift the vehicle with all weighton one corner. Hope that's more clear.
@@chrisrucker4318 Okay, and yes, you could. I'll see if I can find a situation like that where I can demonstrate it.
I love the idea but man does the compressor seem super loud. Also wish it went higher than it does. Maybe version 2
In the garage echoing off of everything, sure, you can hear it. Inside the Jeep with the doors closed, I can barely hear it. Outside, I don't think it's too bad either but then, that's just me.
@@wayalife good to know. I definitely didn't think about the echo off the garage
It really is cold out here in nye county
I take it you're up by Tonopah? It's been a long cold winter for sure.
@@wayalife actually I’m in pahrump
Is it only for jeeps
Well, this particular kit is but I do know that ACCUAIR makes kits for other vehicles too.
so the real question after several videos .... will you be a end user or will you pass?
LOL - totally legit question. And, what I can tell you is that our Gladiator is already built out so it would be a pass on it BUT, if ACCUAIR comes out with a kit for the 392... we would seriously consider it. We honestly like it that much.
I wonder how it'd do in "REAL" cold weather, like -40 F/C like some of us deal with occasionally? -5C,😉, that's still tee shirt weather for some of us and our rigs.🙃
LOL - If I could guess, not that well in those temps.
Coming from someone that lived in alaska for 3 years, nothing works well in those temperatures… lol
I think this Accuair has a place on an internal combustion Jeep in cold weather. Maybe not an EV.
They offer the heated block, and the 4xe still has a combustion engine.
@kalan luis rodriguez LOL - beat me to it!
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I use to enjoy this channel, but now it's become just another TH-cam infomercial
LOL - so, go watch something else! This is TH-cam after all 👍
@@wayalife it’s the farthest thing from an infomercial. These are just honest reviews of products. If it was an infomercial they wouldn’t be documenting the fact that it needed to go into the shop for a thing. Thanks to these videos I for one, have been able to make easier decisions on what I want and need. Rather than buying every accessory under the sun and finding out I don’t need them.
@Jeff MacConnell We really do appreciate you saying as much. Yes, we have been making a lot of videos of this ACCUAIR Jeep but only because we only have a limited amount of time to work with it. Once it's out of our hands, that'll be it. Really glad to hear you trust that we do our best to show things for what they are and happy to hear our videos have been helpful to you as well.
I'm surprised you never put on a hood bug reflector for Gladiator, or after market hook latches
LOL - sorry, didn't know they were needed.