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csa daddy · 09-29-2011, 07:56 AM

ok im just about ready to put all my suspension together but i still need fittings an airline. ihave 8 1/2 smc valves two viair 480c comp firestone bags 1/2" ports. bags are in but thats about it. anybody see anything else i may need except a air tank. any help would be appretiated this is the first time i have done air so not sure what all i need. also i have 4 three position toggle switches i was going to run to control everything

JWall · 09-29-2011, 08:38 AM

Pressure switch
Fuse for power wire

6772owner · 09-29-2011, 09:38 AM

A drain fitting for the tank and an inline filter/water separator would be nice, I wish I had done those... I also wired a switch so I could manually turn off the compressor if the pressure switch fails or I need to shut down the compressor for any reason, i.e. drain the tank....

Oh and gauges??

JWall · 09-29-2011, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6772owner

A drain fitting for the tank and an inline filter/water separator would be nice, I wish I had done those... I also wired a switch so I could manually turn off the compressor if the pressure switch fails or I need to shut down the compressor for any reason

More good points... if you run a water trap before the tank you'll be amazed how much moisture you catch & yes a master power shut off to the air ride is nice too.

tubbedII · 09-29-2011, 04:42 PM

If you have 1/2 all the way through, you might want some type of flow control...I hear it's awfully fast.

JWall · 09-29-2011, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubbedII

If you have 1/2 all the way through, you might want some type of flow control...I hear it's awfully fast.

Yeah on my old truck I put fittings in my 1/2" valves that reduced to slow them down.
It was awful hard to adjust by just a few PSI at a time.

csa daddy · 09-29-2011, 08:52 PM

thanks any suggestions on where to get the best deal on air fittings for this

**lolife99** · 09-29-2011, 10:12 PM

I know Fastenal carries "push-to-connect" brass fittings.
Just make sure you get DOT approved fittings,... and use some Loctite 545
Hydraulic thread sealer.

*Shane* · 09-29-2011, 10:52 PM

You will pay more, but do yourself a favor and buy name-brand fittings ... Parker or Swagelok preferably. You will thank yourself later when you are chasing leaks on the less expensive ones.

I purchased all of mine from my local Parker store but not sure if there is one located near you.

tubbedII · 09-30-2011, 12:42 PM

I too got mine at the local Parker store...a little spendy, but it was nice to be able to get them all minus shipping and right away.

09-29-2011, 07:56 AM	#1
csa daddy Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: evington,va Posts: 1,205	air bag fittings ok im just about ready to put all my suspension together but i still need fittings an airline. ihave 8 1/2 smc valves two viair 480c comp firestone bags 1/2" ports. bags are in but thats about it. anybody see anything else i may need except a air tank. any help would be appretiated this is the first time i have done air so not sure what all i need. also i have 4 three position toggle switches i was going to run to control everything

09-29-2011, 08:38 AM	#2
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: air bag fittings Pressure switch Fuse for power wire __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

09-29-2011, 09:38 AM	#3
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: air bag fittings A drain fitting for the tank and an inline filter/water separator would be nice, I wish I had done those... I also wired a switch so I could manually turn off the compressor if the pressure switch fails or I need to shut down the compressor for any reason, i.e. drain the tank.... Oh and gauges?? __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644 Last edited by 6772owner; 09-29-2011 at 09:39 AM. Reason: text

09-29-2011, 04:42 PM	#5
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: air bag fittings If you have 1/2 all the way through, you might want some type of flow control...I hear it's awfully fast. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

09-29-2011, 08:52 PM	#7
csa daddy Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: evington,va Posts: 1,205	Re: air bag fittings thanks any suggestions on where to get the best deal on air fittings for this

09-29-2011, 10:12 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: air bag fittings I know Fastenal carries "push-to-connect" brass fittings. Just make sure you get DOT approved fittings,... and use some Loctite 545 Hydraulic thread sealer. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-29-2011, 10:52 PM	#9
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: air bag fittings You will pay more, but do yourself a favor and buy name-brand fittings ... Parker or Swagelok preferably. You will thank yourself later when you are chasing leaks on the less expensive ones. I purchased all of mine from my local Parker store but not sure if there is one located near you.

09-30-2011, 12:42 PM	#10
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: air bag fittings I too got mine at the local Parker store...a little spendy, but it was nice to be able to get them all minus shipping and right away. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer



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