What's the best tire deflator solution?
12-11-2013, 10:11 AM
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I was looking for deflators as well, and I went with the Staun II deflators. They are basically the same as the Stauns, but instead of being made in Australia, the IIs are made here. They are faster than the original Stauns, but work the same. The ARB, Currie, and one other valve stem removal deflator are basically all the same, just different names on them. I was looking at ARB/Currie, but, since I air down to 18 psi, I didn't need one, although they are half the price of the Staun IIs. The Stauns take a little bit to adjust, but once set, they might have to be checked occasionally, but they work. SmittyBuilt deflators are not reliable enough for me to want to use them, according to the numberous reviews I have read. They are much harder to adjust, and they are inaccurate after adjustment. I also got the Stauns from 4 Wheel Parts because they were the same price as the internet sales, without having to pay the shipping.
12-11-2013, 10:40 AM
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My ORW cost me $35. It has a gauge. My friend has staun auto deflators (4) and paid about the same And another friend paid $20 for his smittybilt ones at a discount sale and neither of those come with a gauge. U said ur budget was $100 for one!!
Wow! Don't spend that much.. Spend the $20-40 and spend the rest on some beer!
Iced chest isn't gonna fill itself ;-)
Wow! Don't spend that much.. Spend the $20-40 and spend the rest on some beer!
Iced chest isn't gonna fill itself ;-)
12-11-2013, 10:52 AM
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staunII and the trail head (if thats the correct name are both around 60-80 bucks. The smittys work ok and are like 35. But they dont set as nicely...
12-11-2013, 10:54 AM
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I have the ARB deflator it does remove the valve but holds it in the cylinder so there is no chance of losing it. It only does one tire at a time. I also have the Staun deflators. They are great but you have to be careful once they are set to deflate to a certain weight if you accidently hit the thumb wheel it screws it up. But I love them able to do all 4 wheels.
A drop of LockTite on the threading keeps them set to the pre-determined pressure.
If you get the Staun, make sure it's the new improved model.
I also use the 'Mil-Spec Multi Choice Deflator - Standard Series'.
Pushing and turning the knob sets it to any of the pre-set pressures -- 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 & 20 psi.
Link:
Product : Extreme Outback
My Stauns are set to 20 psi.
If more airing down is needed, I screw on the Multi Choice to complete the job.
Last edited by GJeep; 12-11-2013 at 11:01 AM.
12-11-2013, 11:08 AM
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JK Jedi
I use the Staun.
A drop of LockTite on the threading keeps them set to the pre-determined pressure.
If you get the Staun, make sure it's the new improved model.
I also use the 'Mil-Spec Multi Choice Deflator - Standard Series'.
Pushing and turning the knob sets it to any of the pre-set pressures -- 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 & 20 psi.
Link:
Product : Extreme Outback
Attachment 516211 Attachment 516212
My Stauns are set to 20 psi.
If more airing down is needed, I screw on the Multi Choice to complete the job.
A drop of LockTite on the threading keeps them set to the pre-determined pressure.
If you get the Staun, make sure it's the new improved model.
I also use the 'Mil-Spec Multi Choice Deflator - Standard Series'.
Pushing and turning the knob sets it to any of the pre-set pressures -- 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 & 20 psi.
Link:
Product : Extreme Outback
Attachment 516211 Attachment 516212
My Stauns are set to 20 psi.
If more airing down is needed, I screw on the Multi Choice to complete the job.
12-11-2013, 12:46 PM
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LOL 
-- no problem... they also have the 'Mil Spec Multi Choice Deflator- Rock Crawler Series', for 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 psi... the 4 to 8 psi may be good for you
BTW, for inflating, there's very well made equipment from Longacre Racing -- chucks, 0-60 psi gauge (very easy to read with the 30psi at mid-range), bleed button.
-- no problem... they also have the 'Mil Spec Multi Choice Deflator- Rock Crawler Series', for 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 psi... the 4 to 8 psi may be good for you BTW, for inflating, there's very well made equipment from Longacre Racing -- chucks, 0-60 psi gauge (very easy to read with the 30psi at mid-range), bleed button.
Last edited by GJeep; 12-11-2013 at 01:07 PM.
