Manual valves

[CochinoFilipino]

I'm going to put bags at all four corners. I want to keep it simple as possible. I might not even use a tank. But I still want to be able to control the rear from inside the cab.

The rear will be adjustable to handle loads. And also be independent side to side to counter roll. The front will be static.

I see two types of manual valves from MIC. One is a 2-port valve, that I'm guessing is either open or closed.

The other manual valve is a 3-port 2 position valve. But I don't know what the 2 positions are. Anyone know? I called and and got a busy signal. The picture shows the toggle in the middle, i wonder if it's actually a 3 postion valve.

[CochinoFilipino]

This is the type of valve I was looking for, 3 way 3 position. Two of these and I should be good.
http://www.coolcars.org/air/Detailed/40-SW33.htm

[PBFAB.COM]

I've used the MIC valves in the past with good results. I don't remember the part# but the least expensive one (it has a cylindrical look) works great, and should be exactly what you want. The other one (that looks like a billet block with MIC machined into it) works well also... just a little fancier and a larger orfice.

[leftcoast66]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I've used the MIC valves in the past with good results. I don't remember the part# but the least expensive one (it has a cylindrical look) works great, and should be exactly what you want. The other one (that looks like a billet block with MIC machined into it) works well also... just a little fancier and a larger orfice.

I've had great results w/ mine, 4 years and no issues... I heard though that the quality went down the drain a year or so ago or whenever it was bought out and all the good workers and such left. People have had issues w/ the new valves I've heard.

[CochinoFilipino]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I've used the MIC valves in the past with good results. I don't remember the part# but the least expensive one (it has a cylindrical look) works great, and should be exactly what you want. The other one (that looks like a billet block with MIC machined into it) works well also... just a little fancier and a larger orfice.

So the MIC 3 port valves are really 3 position valves? Their site says "2 position".
http://www.masterimagecustoms.com/store/manualav.html

I'm looking to use just one (3 port 3 position) valve for each bag (up,down,closed)

I sent an email but haven't got a reply yet.

Thanks,

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by CochinoFilipino

So the MIC 3 port valves are really 3 position valves? Their site says "2 position".
http://www.masterimagecustoms.com/store/manualav.html

I looking to use just one (3 port 3 position) valve for each bag (up,down,closed)

I sent an email but haven't got a reply yet.

Thanks,

The valve pictured is one I have used before... It is a needle and seat style valve (closed, air in, and air out). There are o-rings inside that will eventually wear, but they also sell a rebuild kit. It has three ports and can be a little tricky to plumb... for some reason I remember it took me way too long to figure out which port was which. It made me feel really stupid.

[randomhero472]

i used them on a car about 5 years ago.. never had any issues

[CochinoFilipino]

Cool, Thanks