Apex rapid tire deflator (1 Viewer)

[Valgrind]

Has anyone used the Apex rapid tire deflators before? On a GX460 or anything else, I've found limited reviews from people on it.
I'm about to buy new wheels and tires, so kinda want to do it all at the same time. Probably going to pick up some DENSO 5500106, AFAIK that is the OE Verysion, and the apex toyota conversion. Unless there is a better option that doesn't need to be reprogrammed and uses the screw mount.

Another concern is how far it pokes out of the wheel, I'm looking at method 704 or 703s.

Rapid Precision Valve [STD]

This innovative, patent-pending fast deflation tire valve allows you to quickly dump street air pressure to your preferred off-road pressure. APEX Performance Rapid Precision Valve. Tire Valve | Tire Deflator | Off Road | Jeep JK JL JT | Toyota | Ford | Chevy | Dodge | Subaru

www.apexdesignsusa.com

 

[McDuff123]

I have them on my GX470, and use frequently. I’ve had them for about 18 months and have had zero issues.
They work exactly as advertised and I would/will certainly use them again on my next rig. They really make airing down easy.
2 things to know…they drop air fast. Like crazy fast. On my 32’s, I go from street pressure (36 psi) to trail pressure (around 24 or so) in about 3-5 seconds. If you’re not paying close attention, it’s very easy to overshoot your goal and end up quite a bit lower than wanted.
Also, because so much air is busting out of the stem, it’s NOISY. As in almost painfully loud…granted, I have hearing difficulties and most loud noises affect me, but these are right up there with jet engines and arguing women.
Otherwise, they hold air perfectly, air-up normally, and look pretty cool
Go for it.

 

[Valgrind]

I have them on my GX470, and use frequently. I’ve had them for about 18 months and have had zero issues.
They work exactly as advertised and I would/will certainly use them again on my next rig. They really make airing down easy.
2 things to know…they drop air fast. Like crazy fast. On my 32’s, I go from street pressure (36 psi) to trail pressure (around 24 or so) in about 3-5 seconds. If you’re not paying close attention, it’s very easy to overshoot your goal and end up quite a bit lower than wanted.
Also, because so much air is busting out of the stem, it’s NOISY. As in almost painfully loud…granted, I have hearing difficulties and most loud noises affect me, but these are right up there with jet engines and arguing women.
Otherwise, they hold air perfectly, air-up normally, and look pretty cool
Go for it.

Do you just try to shoot for around the same time and check it? Makes sense it would be easy to overdo.

Good to know about the sound.

 

[McDuff123]

Yeah what I do is basically open the valve fully (super easy to do), count to 2 while holding my ears (), close the valve and check pressure. That’s usually enough, though sometimes I’ll bleed a bit more out slowly (also easy to do).
Each tire takes less than 15 seconds, with most of that time being the removal and re-installation of the valve cap.

 

[r2m]

I have them on my GX470, and use frequently. I’ve had them for about 18 months and have had zero issues.
They work exactly as advertised and I would/will certainly use them again on my next rig. They really make airing down easy.
2 things to know…they drop air fast. Like crazy fast. On my 32’s, I go from street pressure (36 psi) to trail pressure (around 24 or so) in about 3-5 seconds. If you’re not paying close attention, it’s very easy to overshoot your goal and end up quite a bit lower than wanted.
Also, because so much air is busting out of the stem, it’s NOISY. As in almost painfully loud…granted, I have hearing difficulties and most loud noises affect me, but these are right up there with jet engines and arguing women.
Otherwise, they hold air perfectly, air-up normally, and look pretty cool
Go for it.

These look very cool! But I thought I read on the site that you can program when they hit your desired pressure, no?
Although I use my 4 line manifold inflate/deflate with OBDLink OBDII dongle reading the exact air pressure off my phone in comfort behind in the driver's seat (or any other seat for that matter.) Yeah, it's not a 15 second deflate per tire but with a manifold system EVERY tire will have the EXACT same pressure, whether inflating or deflating.
What really caught my eye was the mini hose real! I currently have my ARB orange air line coiled and hooped over my compressor under the hood. Even though I have the manifold inflation system, I still like having an air line for a single tire, other rigs, inflate water/beach toys, blow off dirt or whatever.

 

[McDuff123]

No “pre-program” ability that I know of.
I‘d like a system like you have but need a dedicated compressor first.

 

[Valgrind]

These look very cool! But I thought I read on the site that you can program when they hit your desired pressure, no?
Although I use my 4 line manifold inflate/deflate with OBDLink OBDII dongle reading the exact air pressure off my phone in comfort behind in the driver's seat (or any other seat for that matter.) Yeah, it's not a 15 second deflate per tire but with a manifold system EVERY tire will have the EXACT same pressure, whether inflating or deflating.
What really caught my eye was the mini hose real! I currently have my ARB orange air line coiled and hooped over my compressor under the hood. Even though I have the manifold inflation system, I still like having an air line for a single tire, other rigs, inflate water/beach toys, blow off dirt or whatever.

Like a Morrflate?

 

[r2m]

Like a Morrflate?

Yep, kind of like their 4 tire hose kit, but I built mine for about 1/3 of their price and works awesome!

 

[HVLA]

Have heard good things about these and hope my wife sees them in my Amazon wish list. J.T. Brooks Automatic Tire Deflators Pro https://a.co/d/9fFYfBz

 

[CBfj62]

Yep, kind of like their 4 tire hose kit, but I built mine for about 1/3 of their price and works awesome!

Would you mind giving a parts list/breakdown for this? Your setup sounds awesome, especially with the OBDLink capability!

 

[HVLA]

Dupe

 

[Valgrind]

Have heard good things about these and hope my wife sees them in my Amazon wish list. J.T. Brooks Automatic Tire Deflators Pro https://a.co/d/9fFYfBz

never tried them, but ive heard its like 5+ minutes.

 

[WVU fan]

never tried them, but ive heard its like 5+ minutes.

@HVLA - I had the J.T Brooks. Some pros to them and they did deflate to the marked level on the stem - initially. I found the biggest headache is that the locknuts spin easily. Sometimes the vibration of airing down loosened them and sometimes spinning them on the valve stem I would end up loosening them. Didn't have a lot of confidence in the accuracy so constantly unscrewed them, checked PSI, screwed them back on, repeat. Never took them apart to clean so can't vouch for that part.

BUT - I now have the Trailhead deflators. Whole different game and strong confidence in their accuracy. Made in America. I have the 5-20 PSI ones.
Trailhead

 

[r2m]

Would you mind giving a parts list/breakdown for this? Your setup sounds awesome, especially with the OBDLink capability!

I just posted the entire list on my build thread, so I know where it is if I need to direct somebody to it at a later date.
As I stated in my post, PM me if you want the Excel or PDF file so you can cut and paste the descriptions into Amazon to look up.
Here's the post starting at # 639

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I purchased this 2013 GX 460 Premium edition around May, 2018. Only had 38,000 miles, very clean and stole it from a Lexus dealership for a little over $32,000. It was previously a small Korean moms car. Deduced this by: When I pressed the seat memory to see where it landed, I had my knees...

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[CBfj62]

I just posted the entire list on my build thread, so I know where it is if I need to direct somebody to it at a later date.
As I stated in my post, PM me if you want the Excel or PDF file so you can cut and paste the descriptions into Amazon to look up.
Here's the post starting at # 639

Builds - R²M 2013 GX 460 Overland Build

I purchased this 2013 GX 460 Premium edition around May, 2018. Only had 38,000 miles, very clean and stole it from a Lexus dealership for a little over $32,000. It was previously a small Korean moms car. Deduced this by: When I pressed the seat memory to see where it landed, I had my knees...

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Nice! I'll check it out here in a few. Appreciate it sir!

 

[Rednexus]

I saw the Apex's on YouTube and immediately decided to buy a set when I get new tires next year. They look awesome.

I currently have one of these which works OK and is better than using a pocketknife or screwdriver to deflate, but it's kind of a pain to have to unscrew the valvestems so often.

 

[Jstawgn]

A few I saw really protrude out and would be very vulnerable off road. Off course this is depending on your wheel valve location.
Fast air down and air up means nothing when you have to replace the valve on trail when it break.

 

[Rednexus]

My wheels have the valvestem pretty far inward. The Apex only looks slightly longer than the OEM valvestem with the TPMS attached. I do agree that these might stick out pretty far if they were used on positive offset wheels or wheels where the valvestem is farther out.

 

[McDuff123]

So here are mine. Wheels are OEM 4Runner “Snowflake” rims.
Tires are KO2, 255/75-17
You can see that the Apex valve sits inboard of not just the tire, but also the rim (barely, but it is inboard).
While I could see a scenario where a perfect storm of rock size, tire placement, tire bulge etc etc might converge and jeopardize the valve, rock crawling and boulder gardens aren‘t my normal use-case.
And, I carry Colby emergency valves ($25 of priceless insurance, IMO) and a compressor at all times.
Not to mention a spare tire…
Anyway, I’ve been very pleased with these Apex valves.

 

[Jstawgn]

All my wheels got some rock rash like this.
This is with 35x10.50R17.
I don't rock crawl either but east coast slippery hills can be a lot more unpredictable than rocks.