Based on discussions in this bitog thread here (http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3080483#Post3080483)
I've started picking up the parts necessary to add air springs to my truck. Thanks for the discussion earlier.
Ordered these:
http://www.amazon.com/Firestone-W2176022...tundra+air+bags
(this is the same p/n listed by firestone for the 2wd, so it should fit)
install looks straight-forward enough.
The cheapest onboard air controllers start at $120 and look pretty basic. For less money I can build something that does the same thing and doesn't vent the bleed air into the dashboard.
This pump, which will get stripped and mounted under the hood.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002L146OC/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's pretty small. I'm sure it's a cheap-o like everything else. I'll make sure it works on a few tires of course--- but it's run-time once installed will never be very long. so as long as it's half-decent, we're good.
This 12V solenoid for bleed-off:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A15FT0A/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'll plumb in a pressure gauge sender with a gauge in the dash. I have one sitting around which will get the job. It reads to 100psi--- likely I wont need more than 50, but it's what I already have and should be close enough for starters. this is the gauge...
http://www.amazon.com/Sunpro-CP7001-Spor...s=sunpro+gauges
The pump, solenoid, and line to the bags will be a simple run with each component branched off a "manifold" of a couple of brass T's. a relay to drive the pump, 2 momentary switches and the gauge in the dash. a fuse or two. Done.
I've thought about valving for extra line for inflating tires. maybe in the future. there's still a budget...
I've also thought about adding a ~1/2liter reservoir (2" steel pipe with caps) to give me a little headroom in case of small nuisance leaks and as a buffer during pump-up, but I don't know if its really needed. Thoughts from any engineers out there?
Mike!
I've started picking up the parts necessary to add air springs to my truck. Thanks for the discussion earlier.
Ordered these:
http://www.amazon.com/Firestone-W2176022...tundra+air+bags
(this is the same p/n listed by firestone for the 2wd, so it should fit)
install looks straight-forward enough.
The cheapest onboard air controllers start at $120 and look pretty basic. For less money I can build something that does the same thing and doesn't vent the bleed air into the dashboard.
This pump, which will get stripped and mounted under the hood.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002L146OC/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's pretty small. I'm sure it's a cheap-o like everything else. I'll make sure it works on a few tires of course--- but it's run-time once installed will never be very long. so as long as it's half-decent, we're good.
This 12V solenoid for bleed-off:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A15FT0A/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'll plumb in a pressure gauge sender with a gauge in the dash. I have one sitting around which will get the job. It reads to 100psi--- likely I wont need more than 50, but it's what I already have and should be close enough for starters. this is the gauge...
http://www.amazon.com/Sunpro-CP7001-Spor...s=sunpro+gauges
The pump, solenoid, and line to the bags will be a simple run with each component branched off a "manifold" of a couple of brass T's. a relay to drive the pump, 2 momentary switches and the gauge in the dash. a fuse or two. Done.
I've thought about valving for extra line for inflating tires. maybe in the future. there's still a budget...
I've also thought about adding a ~1/2liter reservoir (2" steel pipe with caps) to give me a little headroom in case of small nuisance leaks and as a buffer during pump-up, but I don't know if its really needed. Thoughts from any engineers out there?
Mike!
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