Gauges

[62 Bowtie]

lookin for air gauges to mount in my truck under the dash on there own panel I have accuair vu4 not sure how to plumb. Do i just put T's at the corners, or close to the manifold or what exactly do i need? also any vendors got a recommended setup? and its all 3/8 line thanks, Tony

[PBFAB.COM]

The Accuair manifold comes pre-drilled for gauge ports and ships from the factory with (4) 1/4NPT plugs installed. You can easily remove the plugs from the manifold block and install a set airline fittings ( 1/4 NPT size - tube ). From the manifold fitting you can run some small airline into the cab and connect to your gauges. For this case I would recommend using 1/8" airline as it's small and nimble to run, plus it doesn't take up much room under the carpet like the larger 1/4" airline will. The 1/4NPT - 1/8" airline fittings are very common and you'll need to get FNPT fittings for the back of the gauge to connect the airline to as well.
You could also simply place a "T" in line between each airbag and the manifold, and come off that "T" into the cab. The only thing with that is that you're going to probably be spending a little more on the fittings, plus it's a bulkier of a setup.

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[62 Bowtie]

Thanks man of those 2 options which is most accurate im new to bags this was my first attempt it works well but sometimes im drivin around lopsided and should i have 4 gauges to monitor each corner or 2 just for left and right.

[andrewmp6]

They sell a dual needle gauge which is basicly 2 gauges in one so you can run just 2 or a 3rd one if you want tank pressure.But hit up any vendor on here most carry the gauges and will you a nice price being a forum member.

[PBFAB.COM]

Since your valve has (4) ports on it, basically one for each bag, then I would go ahead and utilize it. You can shop around to purchase a set of analog dual needle gauges, so basically you'll have a needle for each airbag, and you can moniter them accordingly. Typically we would install the gauge so that the left gauge relates to the leftside of the vehilce, and the right for the rightside. The needles are usually different colors so you can pick one color for the front bags, and the other for the rears.
You can also install a thrid analog gauge if you want to that has a single needle and use it to moniter tank pressure. It's not required but a nice option if you choose too.
There's also the option to install digital gauges as well that look sweet. They can be mounted in the cab just as well, and they only require wires running into the cab as opposed to airlines. The digital pressure sender would screw into your manifold and then the wire would attach to them and run into the cab.
Here's an example of how the some gauges look.


Dual needle, 200 PSI gauge, lights up.


Single needle, 200 PSI gauge, lights up.


Round digital pressure gauge, different bezel and display color options available


Rectangle digital pressure gauge, also read tank pressure, different bezel and display color options available


We can offer any of the gauge styles shown above if you're interested. If so just shoot us a PM or email and we can get more information to you. We can also supply you with airline and fittings if you choose to run the analog style gauges.

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[502ms]

Great info....I might be calling for a setup
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[PBFAB.COM]

Glad we could provide the forum with knowlegable information.

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[mikey882]

Digital senders will require extra fittings in order to thread them into the accuair. The gauge ports on the manifold do not provide enough space in order to thread each sending unit in directly.

I would upload a picture but I am on this forum using only my cell phone browser.

Any of you guys know how to do that? Haha
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[PBFAB.COM]

Good point to mention. You will need to install some brass elbows if you plan to run a digital sender off the manifold. That way you can angle the senders slightly away from the manifold, and each other. A 1/4NPT - 1/4FNPT 45 degree elbow would work great, as shown below.