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Old 02-01-2013, 07:35 PM   #1
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New air ride valves. Simple and clean.

I've decided to change my air ride set up. I had te accuair set up but just wanted to simplify everything. Project started to get "complicated" if you know what I mean. I started the search for a simpler but excellent quality manual valve set up. I found board member DLOE who sells and makes his DLOE valves. Saw the video and did some research and I'm sold. Ordered me 4 valves and fittings ... $240!!! Can't beat that. Here is some information from his web site and a video.


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Old 02-02-2013, 03:18 AM   #2
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Re: New air ride valves. Simple and clean.

I like these alot!
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Old 02-02-2013, 09:08 AM   #3
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Re: New air ride valves. Simple and clean.

I do too. I placed an order yesterday at 3pm and had a shipping confirmation and tracking number by 5 pm. Can't wait to get them installed.
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Old 02-02-2013, 05:42 PM   #4
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Re: New air ride valves. Simple and clean.

I agree... these things look awesome and I hope to use them sometime in the future.
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Old 02-02-2013, 06:24 PM   #5
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Re: New air ride valves. Simple and clean.

i wish the were a bigger than 1/8" otherwise i'd be all over them! i tried emailing him but the addy given doesnt seem to work?

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Old 02-02-2013, 06:33 PM   #6
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Re: New air ride valves. Simple and clean.

jmedero... can you provide me with some measurements of the switch itself?

Also have you sourced your fittings yet? Curious what you are planning on running and how much that will add to the overall length/width of the switch.
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i wish the were a bigger than 1/8" otherwise i'd be all over them! i tried emailing him but the addy given doesnt seem to work?
His boardname is DLOE65.
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Old 02-02-2013, 06:38 PM   #8
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great! thank you sir!
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Old 02-03-2013, 12:24 AM   #9
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Re: New air ride valves. Simple and clean.

Ok the air lines are 1/4 the exhaust is 1/8. Fittings can be had by Derek when you order your valves. I had him include all the fittings I would need. Nickel platter like the valves. At 1/4 they flow fast and the switch operation them selves are very smooth.
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Old 02-03-2013, 05:28 AM   #10
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Re: New air ride valves. Simple and clean.

Hey guys, here are a few measurement pictures for you. Hope these help! The fill,dump and supply lines all have 1/8" npt ports. I can supply 1/4" tube by 1/8" npt fittings for the valves. You could run 3/8" lines if you really wanted to but it would be so bulky and kind of a pain in the butt. I dont recommend it. You really wont see any gain in speed either since the internal diameter of the threaded portion of the fitting is the same.
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Old 02-03-2013, 02:54 PM   #11
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Re: New air ride valves. Simple and clean.

These are great! I helped board member Cubber install his on his 69 step side! very simple install and they function just as they should!
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Hey guys, here are a few measurement pictures for you. Hope these help! The fill,dump and supply lines all have 1/8" npt ports. I can supply 1/4" tube by 1/8" npt fittings for the valves. You could run 3/8" lines if you really wanted to but it would be so bulky and kind of a pain in the butt. I dont recommend it. You really wont see any gain in speed either since the internal diameter of the threaded portion of the fitting is the same.
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How much is the whole panel/gauge setup?
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Old 02-04-2013, 01:44 AM   #13
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Re: New air ride valves. Simple and clean.

I coppied a pm from Derek with the pricing on the parts.

Here's a breakdown of everything..

Valves ($49.00 each)
Nickel plated fittings ($5.00 each) *need 8 for the whole setup*
4x1 fitting ($5.00 each)
Mufflers ($4.00 each)
Polished aluminum gauge/valve panel ($29.00)
Shipping is a flat rate of $10 bucks.

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Old 02-04-2013, 02:12 AM   #14
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Re: New air ride valves. Simple and clean.

trying to find a different 4x1 fitting, i cant get the same one anymore
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Re: New air ride valves. Simple and clean.

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I coppied a pm from Derek with the pricing on the parts.

Here's a breakdown of everything..

Valves ($49.00 each)
Nickel plated fittings ($5.00 each) *need 8 for the whole setup*
4x1 fitting ($5.00 each)
Mufflers ($4.00 each)
Polished aluminum gauge/valve panel ($29.00)
Shipping is a flat rate of $10 bucks.

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If you have time can you post a picture of the 4x1 fitting?
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Re: New air ride valves. Simple and clean.

Nevermind... I think I found it in another picture.

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Re: New air ride valves. Simple and clean.

That's the one.
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Re: New air ride valves. Simple and clean.

Is there enough room for the mufflers in the picture of the whole assembled setup?
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Re: New air ride valves. Simple and clean.

My current panel cannot use the mufflers. I am working on a new panel that will have the valves in a different position and make the panel a little smaller. I also have new mufflers that have a smaller profile. ( cheaper too). I am going to update my webpage tonight with new pics and more info.
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Old 02-06-2013, 03:21 AM   #20
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Re: New air ride valves. Simple and clean.

These valves work great! I am running a 200 psi pressure switch, and I was surprised at how fast they air up. DLOE is a great guy to do business with, he has helped me with advice on several aspects of my build.
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Old 02-06-2013, 02:25 PM   #21
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Re: New air ride valves. Simple and clean.

I really like that 4-to-1 fitting; hopefully you can locate an alternative one that is as compact.
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Old 02-07-2013, 12:50 PM   #22
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Updated the website a little bit, new mufflers, more pics
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Old 02-07-2013, 08:12 PM   #23
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Re: New air ride valves. Simple and clean.

Got my valves in on Tuesday. Man that was quick. Order Friday and get them on Tuesday. That's what I'm talking about.
They are supper nice... Pics don't do them justice. Can't wait to hook them up.
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Old 02-09-2013, 11:38 PM   #24
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I have ran these valves on two of my trucks soon to be on my third truck i am building they are killer not one problem !! thanks dloe one cool kat!
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I would love to see a final install pic on these. They look nice.
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