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Modifications
Now since I wasn't satisfied with a few parts I decided to make a few modifications to the Off Road Only System. These are all benign and just make a better system in my opinion.
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Dakota Digital Air Pressure Gauge |
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I wanted to be able to read the air pressure that I had in the system. I looked at a lot of gauges and decided that I wanted to go a little high tech. Dakota Digital fit the bill with their air pressure gauge. |
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Air Tank |
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I decided that I didn't like using adaptor bushings and the 1/4" NPT fittings and since I had the tank down to install the dakota digital fitting I went ahead and replaced them. I ordered a set of 3/8" NPT fittings from McMaster-Carr and replaced the fittings. The parts are Nickel-Plated Brass Instant Tube Fittings. The 90 degree swivel elbows are part #: 51495K225 |
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Front and Rear Air hose connections |
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Since I had some left over parts from previous installs / projects I decided to make my own air hose fitting for the front and rear. I used two universal air hose quick disconnects that I had from my garage air compressor project, some 3/8" air brake line from NAPA, two 3/8" straight instant connect fittings, and one 3/8" T instant fitting.. If you don't have stuff laying around picking up the kit from Off Road Only is a good deal. It will save you some hunting around for parts. I have run into problems on the trail with using other peoples lines and after hurricane Ivan hit here I was using the Compressor on my old Jeep for a lot of things and having the universals allowed me to go from boat to shop to car to fire station to military vehicle easily. |
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Installation Instructions | ||
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Air Tank and Lines | Harness | Modifications and Additions |
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This page last updated: 16-Apr-2008
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