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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 03:07 PM
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What tools or device does everyone use to air down their tires before hitting the trails? I have looked at a few from 4WD but would like some input on the good/bad on what is being used? Using a tire pressure gauge takes way to long.
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by JK Soldier
What tools or device does everyone use to air down their tires before hitting the trails? I have looked at a few from 4WD but would like some input on the good/bad on what is being used? Using a tire pressure gauge takes way to long.
I use Teraflex tire deflaters as seen in the link, I had an issue with some teraflex brake lines and they sent a set of deflaters for free.

https://www.google.com/shopping/prod...ed=0CF0Q8wIwAQ

Just screwem on (tighter for a faster release, loose for a slower release)
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 05:08 PM
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Old school. Screwdriver and tire pressure gauge.
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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I got a valve core removal kit that comes with extra valve cores



I unscrew the valve core and let the air rush out and replace it once it gets to about 18psi... I take it the rest of the way down using the little nippe on the back of my tire pressure guage.
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by hypeiv
I got a valve core removal kit that comes with extra valve cores



I unscrew the valve core and let the air rush out and replace it once it gets to about 18psi... I take it the rest of the way down using the little nippe on the back of my tire pressure guage.
I do the same thing. Fastest way IMO. If you are good and used to doing it, you can drop it to 1 PSI above where you want it, then put the core back in and be right where you want it. Its that easy.
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 05:33 PM
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I have been using Staun deflators for the past couple of years. They have been great!
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 05:36 PM
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Staun II deflators... Best invention ever ...
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Offroad_Elements
Staun II deflators... Best invention ever ...
2nd this.......
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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Currie tire deflator with built in gauge
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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lock on air chuck with a 3" brass nipple for a handle, gauge with nib for fine tuning. never thought about making two of them and doing both tires on one side at a time, might do that!
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