I picked up a 62 galaxie a while back that was bagged years ago system works well but need some updates and repairs. first off it has plastic fittings which i cant find on the east coast or on the net it has a 3/8 x 3/8 x1/4 tee fittings with all push locks cant find these fittings the tee goes inline and the 1/4 goes to the guage also what type of tank and size do you guys recommend i have installed twin vair 480's for compressors to feed the system the rest of the system is all plastic pushlocks any help would be great like a good supplier. thanks larry
A couple guys here in Michigan are "Air Ride guys" dealers and installers. They'll usually chime in on questions, and they can help with just about anything you need. Arrowood Rod & Custom http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/member.php?u=100348 Kustombuilder http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/member.php?u=906 And here's a tech article just for fun.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5903&highlight=air+ride Good luck!
l will get you a part number for a dot brass air fitting 3/8-3/8- 1/4 tee. i dont know why there are so hard to find online.
Thanks guys finding one with all three side with push lock is the problem like the ones on the car poly would be fine also.
Any reputable semi truck parts house will carry all the DOT fittings you need. Also you can find stainless at most boat supply houses also.
Amen on the semi joint. Should have oll of those fitting and even airline in stock. DOT rated stuff to. Suicidedoors.com is where I got all of my stuff. If you want it done right, you will want to get away from those tees. Each bag should have 2 of it's own valves. One up, one down. Otherwise you get real bad body roll. Sway bar or not. The air will transfer from one side to the other under any kind of load no matter what with that set up. Post up some pix of the setup if you can. I have seen to damn many done really half assed and someone usually ends up with a busted frame, and/or heartake. Usually noone gets hurt. Well anyway, I am sure you understand the concern I am trying to relay.
I got the system for my 62 Impala from Kustombuilder. He know's his way around the air ride stuff and is a dealer for Air lift as you can see from the link above. The universal kit didn't have enough line for my car, so i made a trip to the local heavy truck shop, like the places bigdaddyslip mentioned, and got the rest of the line i needed along with some extra fittings. Very affordable and ALL quality, DOT items. Guess i'm not adding more info, just sayin' these fella's are right Tony
The tee is for the gauge, not for two corners of the car. It would only roll if the fronts or rears were connected as a pair running off the same valve(s). Tees are just fine for running gauges off of a main line.
My car has two valves per bag the tees go in the line to each corner and the 1/4 leg goes to the guage the nice thing is that they are all push locks all three legs of the tee even the 1/4 . the macmasters catalog dont even list them. i checked all the above mentioned web sites non listed but i will give them a call / email the car really does ride and handle well had to clean up a little ulgy work like all cars a work in progress
I believe a Gates G31451-0604 is what you're looking for. You should be able to order it through anybody that sells Gates Hydraulics. I work for CARQUEST and we have them in the DC. Here's a link to the catalog (you might have to register to see it, but it's free) http://www.gates.com/catalogs/file_display.cfm?file=Section_F.pdf&thisPath=gates%5Ccatalogs Eric
These guys might have it (Gates) Fleetpride Heavy Duty - Port Ewen 151 Broadway Port Ewen, NY 12466, Phone: 845-331-2724
The plastic fittings you have are from Homedepot and are for running water lines in houses.DO NOT run them on the street.They can not handle the pressure.I am a maintence mechanic at a printing company and all of our servo presses use a ton air air cylinders.We get everthing from MSCdirect.com.They have fittings rated to 250psi.Air systems are like chains they are only as strong as their weakest link.Use quality parts the first time and you will love riding on air.
The fittings i have are not for water lines the inside diameter is not the same as a pex tubing fitting they are also not plastic but a composite material.Thanks for the advice and i get everyones point going to switch to the dot brass fittings. Thanks ecna i will try to order them in the am
This company is great : http://www.airassisted.ca/us/index.php?cPath=2_52_53 Use all brass fittings, alot of the plastic ones leak over time 5 Gallon tank is good for 2 x 480's - remember the bigger the tank the more fill time L
Just some more companies that will have what your looking for,Hyspeco or smc. Most newer style brass push lock fitting in the mini truck air world use a 1/8th line for the gauge not 1/4 so it may be easier to just switch out your gauge supply line. As mention,your local truck stop or chrome shop will be your cheapest route
I found a leaking fitting on a road trip once and Fastenal had metal push locks fittings in stock. Maybe I just got lucky !! I always carry a few spares when I'm on the road, never can tell.
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