LS1FJ40
SILVER Star
How tight are you guys tightening your filters?!?!
What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (92 Viewers)
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I have had to use the screw driver trick a time or 2 on things but never my 80...... I normally drill a hole in it 1st and let all the oil out so its not so messy..... Hand tight when you put it back on, and only as tight as you can get it with ONE hand and you should be able to get it with a filter or strap wrench every time
Went to the beach and had to rescue yet another Heep 
If these guys would only air down, they could get through in 2WD alone
If these guys would only air down, they could get through in 2WD alone
Went to the beach and had to rescue yet another Heep
If these guys would only air down, they could get through in 2WD alone
It cracked me up to see the heavy full sized trucks with campers cruising past without an issue.
I have question though. I've been in situations where airing down would have probably solved my problem, but without a compressor I'd have 5 miles of tire puncturing hell to traverse then 20 miles of pavement (or more) before a gas station. Are we saying that on board air is a basic necessity? Maybe even before lifts and armor? Am I making this harder than it is?
you can also get a portable air tank , which are not as expensive as onboard air systems and work just fine !
Enough to take all 4 from 10 PSI to at least 20? My understanding is that under 8 PSI you need beadlocks, and 8-12 is where you want to be. 20 is squishy but I feel like I could get to a gas station on 20 all around. Maybe I should search. This is my first time asking the question.
surfpig
The Anti-Tech
That's a beautiful shot. I think I'll have to go up there tomorrow.Since I now have the OME stock height kit done ... taking my girl here tomorrow ....
surfpig
The Anti-Tech
sbman
Supporting Vendor
You can get a $70 portable compressor that will do the job. Takes a little longer, but it's worth it and better than not being able to air down. My air down kit was $90, $70 for a compressor and $20 for set of auto shutoff deflators.
Amazon.com: VIAIR 90P Portable Compressor: Automotive
Yes easily , they are some what big , normally a lil bigger than a propane tank and obviously you have to refill them at the gas station, etc. .... If size is an issue , then you can get a 20 pack of CO2 air cartridges and the quick fill tool and they work as well
C02 Pump & Cartridge - Walmart.com
If they would've simply aired down, they probably would've gotten through with 2WD alone
On the beach out here, it's a requirement.
What's funny is that this particular beach even has air stations at the exit, so there's no reason not to air down except for laziness
An air tank alone simply won't cut it for our big tires
My previous setup included a ViAir compressor and a pair of tanks mounted on the roof rack
With both tanks filled to 150psi, it was just barely enough to air up one 33" from 12 to 32psi without help from the compressor
And now that I'm on 35's running higher pressures, it takes a lot more air (and time)
After building a new roof rack, I relocated the compressor to the frame and installed a smaller tank, then routed lines and installed threaded bulkheads with hidden ball valves on the rear wings....
Whenever I need air, I just screw on a coupling and connect a hose....
For faster fills, I also have a CO2 tank and fixed regulator....
I bought one of those air compressors that plugs into your cigarette lighter for like 25 bucks and that thing aired up a 35 inch tire that was sitting on the rim. It took like 30 minutes but better then nothing and cheap. All three of our vehicles now have one in it.
If you go the compressor route, i'd suggest investing in a good name brand like ViAir, Air Zenith, Puma, Oasis, etc.
Get one that connects directly to the battery with clamps.
The ones that plug into the cigarette lighter are typically under powered, tend to poop out or even fry cig fuses
If you're on a budget, a ViAir 88P or Superflow MV50 are decent choices for the money
Amazon.com: Viair 00088 88P Portable Air Compressor: Automotive
http://www.amazon.com/Master-Flow-M...qid=1461427601&sr=8-3&keywords=mv50+superflow
Get one that connects directly to the battery with clamps.
The ones that plug into the cigarette lighter are typically under powered, tend to poop out or even fry cig fuses
If you're on a budget, a ViAir 88P or Superflow MV50 are decent choices for the money
Amazon.com: Viair 00088 88P Portable Air Compressor: Automotive
http://www.amazon.com/Master-Flow-M...qid=1461427601&sr=8-3&keywords=mv50+superflow
NLXTACY
Wits' End
I did no rubbing this week.
NLXTACY
Wits' End
ewillis
SILVER Star
If they would've simply aired down, they probably would've gotten through with 2WD alone
On the beach out here, it's a requirement.
What's funny is that this particular beach even has air stations at the exit, so there's no reason not to air down except for laziness
An air tank alone simply won't cut it for our big tires
My previous setup included a ViAir compressor and a pair of tanks mounted on the roof rack
With both tanks filled to 150psi, it was just barely enough to air up one 33" from 12 to 32psi without help from the compressor
And now that I'm on 35's running higher pressures, it takes a lot more air (and time)
After building a new roof rack, I relocated the compressor to the frame and installed a smaller tank, then routed lines and installed threaded bulkheads with hidden ball valves on the rear wings....
Whenever I need air, I just screw on a coupling and connect a hose....
For faster fills, I also have a CO2 tank and fixed regulator....
The real question: Is that a gear tree tat on your palm? Friggin hilarious!!
surfpig
The Anti-Tech
You'll never forget where reverse is!The real question: Is that a gear tree tat on your palm? Friggin hilarious!!
NLXTACY
Wits' End
The real question: Is that a gear tree tat on your palm? Friggin hilarious!!
It's actually a temporary rub off tattoo. That's not where it started.
