Air Ride Fitting Experts Pleeez....

[tcb-1]

gang,

I'm so glad I have a forum of experts like this to bounce my thoughts off of.

I found the following swivel fitting from MSC that I am thinking about picking up. however, I am a fledgling when it comes to air ride and I need your help.

do these Parker fittings look like something I could use to plumb my bags (I already have a 1/2 npt to 3/8 npt adapter already in the bag). I'll be running 3/8 tube. my local MCS can get these for me next day......

http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...r=3999%50mode=

thanks gang!!!!

[fixit-p]

I wouldn't use any fitting that doesn't meet D.O.T. and SAE standards in any airbag setup (mho) how about these more money but better fitting. http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...ber=4001Pmode= or you can eliminate the 1/2X3/8 reducer for a more compact height. http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...ber=4001Pmode=

[tcb-1]

thanks fixit! good points about dot and sae ratings. however the fittings you have listed are non-swivel. I need the option to swivel where they are going though...

[tcb-1]

ah, these may work....

http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...r=4001%50mode=

[fixit-p]

Haha I actually linked those at first but for some reason thought the ones in your OP were non swivel and changed it but yeah I'd use those.

[Rochlow]

I've used -8 A.N. fitting with either 3/8" or 1/2" npt end with Stainless steel braided lines in the past with extremely good luck. They are expensive, but I never had any leaks in my systems.

Also, you might want to use Loctite thread sealant (red one is the best)...

[mullit]

red is a thread locker, purple loctite is a thread sealiant the best on the market but to get it apart you'll need a torch

[Rochlow]

Originally Posted by mullit

red is a thread locker, purple loctite is a thread sealiant the best on the market but to get it apart you'll need a torch

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkyGrzV.../dp/B000FONOM2

This is what I've used before and has worked well..

[67Fleet]

Doug, I would do some yellow pages searching for a local hose and hydraulic house. That's where I got most of the fittings for my truck. As stated above, ask for DOT fittings, I asked for the PTC (push-to-connect). They are available in brass and chrome plated brass. Doesn't really matter which you use so go for what look you want to achieve. You should be able to get couplings, 90's, tee's, and male adapters, which will be everything you'll need. Personally, I'd stay away from compression fittings with the brass ferrules if you are using the poly line, they have a tendency to leak. I had 0 leaks with the push-to-connect fittings, they are more expensive but super easy and reliable.