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10-18-2007 #1
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Thanks, what about dump valves? and the tee fittings? I want to make sure I have everything I need...
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10-18-2007 #2
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The CON2000 is manual switch gauge pkg. The switch goes up for fill; down for dump. It dumps the air right @ the switch. From what I remember, you can either live w/the smell of the purged air or discreetly route some 'purge' lines to the vehicles exterior.
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10-19-2007 #3
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Can I run without a compressor system?
Yes you can. We sell an air inflation kit that consists of 1/4-inch airline and Schrader valve (http://ridetech.com/productinfo/components.asp Part# AIRKIT-90). This allows you to manually inflate the bags to ride height and drive the vehicle.
Once you install everything and check the system for leaks with soapy water you should have no trouble with a bag leaking down.
This is a nice way to get the car running while you save up for a compressor system.
General Compressor System Knowledge:
1-We suggest one Thomas 327 compressor per 3 gallons of air storage. So if you run a 5 gallon tank, I'd run two Thomas compressors. The advantage to two is it will fill the tank a lot faster then a single compressor. This shortens the run time and the compressors don't have to work as hard, thereby extending compressor life.
2-The CON2000-W (2 paddle switches w dual needle gauge CON2000-W) is a good entry level way of inflating/deflating two air springs. I strongly suggest against running a 2-way system (front two bags tied to a single inflate/deflate switch and the rear bags tied to a single inflate/deflate switch). Think about it, when you enter a turn the bag under compression needs air to keep the spring rate, if the front bags are connected the air is pushed from the bag that needs it most, to the inside bag which really doesn't need air. The car will roll a lot more than if the two bags are controlled separately.
Just some general info I thought I'd share.
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