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DZL1 · 06-11-2009, 10:33 PM

the fill on air ride system. I have the mufflers/silencers on the dump side and works flawless. I'm running 1/2 inch lines on a FBSS with 8 valves, 1 tank, 2 compressors. Thanks.

DZL1.

XXL · 06-11-2009, 10:35 PM

3/8" lines

DZL1 · 06-11-2009, 10:40 PM

Thanks for the quick response. Any other way besides switching to 3/8 lines?

DZL1.

lofly'a · 06-11-2009, 10:41 PM

to control the lift and dump speed/reaction you'll need speed controllers on the inlets to the fill and dump valves. they are essentially pressure regulators that control how fast you want a reaction to hittin the switches. SD has them.

lofly'a · 06-11-2009, 11:05 PM

oh yea, they are fully adjustable, just like a pressure regulator.

DZL1 · 06-11-2009, 11:11 PM

Thanks lofly'a! Exactly what I'm looking for.

DZL1.

fixit-p · 06-12-2009, 12:56 AM

If you wanted to do it on the cheap you can install orifices on the fittings on the fill valves (bag side) wont affect your dump and you can play with the speed by just drilling them larger until you have the right speed only downside is that it's not adjustable.

smashingchuck · 06-12-2009, 01:33 AM

I slowed mine down by installing plugs on the inside of the fittings with 1/8" holes drilled in them.

DZL1 · 06-12-2009, 08:11 AM

Fixit-p and smashingchuck, where can i find these orifices or plugs that you're referring to? Thanks.

DZL1.

fixit-p · 06-12-2009, 09:32 AM

I think smashingchuck and I are on the same page on this on it's just ann 1/8" pipe plug with a hole drilled in the center and you tap the back side of the fitting on the npt side if 1/8" is too small for your current fitting step up to 1/4". They also come in brass.

smashingchuck · 06-12-2009, 10:36 AM

yep those are exactly what I used.

AVS_JASON · 06-12-2009, 11:53 AM

These work great. And fully adjustable. Cell phone pics kinda suck...

DZL1 · 06-13-2009, 10:03 AM

Hey AVS Jason, I went on your site under mufflers/slow downs but didnt see the part that your showing in the pic. Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks.

DZL1.

**N2TRUX** · 06-13-2009, 10:21 AM

Another option that Tony from ART mentioned is to insert a 6" long piece of 3/8 hose inside the 1/2 line at the valve. This work as a flow reducer. It's not adjustable, but it can be removed.

AVS_JASON · 06-15-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DZL1

Hey AVS Jason, I went on your site under mufflers/slow downs but didnt see the part that your showing in the pic. Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks.

DZL1.

These are not on the site. Just call or PM me.

smashingchuck · 06-16-2009, 01:36 AM

I for got to mention I'm also running these on my dumps. Goes down real sloooooowww.

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/4ZJ86

tk-mpl · 06-16-2009, 02:04 AM

Hey DZL1, do you have any pics of how you mounted and plumed all of your air solenoids. I am trying to figure out how to do my 8 valve system..
Thanx

DZL1 · 06-16-2009, 06:11 AM

Hey Smashingchuck, I have those already on my front and rear dump. Works great!

Tk-mpl, I currently dont have pics of that, out of town. But basically this is what I did. I have 1 tank with 8 ports. 2 ports are for the compressors ( i have 2 compressors), 1 port for pressure switch, 1 port for drain cock, and the remaining 4 are for the the valves. I know it doesnt really help without pics, but when I get back home I'll send you some pics.

DZL1.

06-11-2009, 10:33 PM	#1
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Is there a way to slow down... the fill on air ride system. I have the mufflers/silencers on the dump side and works flawless. I'm running 1/2 inch lines on a FBSS with 8 valves, 1 tank, 2 compressors. Thanks. DZL1.

06-11-2009, 10:35 PM	#2
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06-11-2009, 10:40 PM	#3
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: Is there a way to slow down... Thanks for the quick response. Any other way besides switching to 3/8 lines? DZL1.

06-11-2009, 10:41 PM	#4
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: Is there a way to slow down... to control the lift and dump speed/reaction you'll need speed controllers on the inlets to the fill and dump valves. they are essentially pressure regulators that control how fast you want a reaction to hittin the switches. SD has them. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

06-11-2009, 11:05 PM	#5
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: Is there a way to slow down... oh yea, they are fully adjustable, just like a pressure regulator. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

06-11-2009, 11:11 PM	#6
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: Is there a way to slow down... Thanks lofly'a! Exactly what I'm looking for. DZL1.

06-12-2009, 12:56 AM	#7
fixit-p Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Yay Area CA Posts: 2,329	Re: Is there a way to slow down... If you wanted to do it on the cheap you can install orifices on the fittings on the fill valves (bag side) wont affect your dump and you can play with the speed by just drilling them larger until you have the right speed only downside is that it's not adjustable.

06-12-2009, 01:33 AM	#8
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Is there a way to slow down... I slowed mine down by installing plugs on the inside of the fittings with 1/8" holes drilled in them. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

06-12-2009, 08:11 AM	#9
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: Is there a way to slow down... Fixit-p and smashingchuck, where can i find these orifices or plugs that you're referring to? Thanks. DZL1.

06-12-2009, 09:32 AM	#10
fixit-p Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Yay Area CA Posts: 2,329	Re: Is there a way to slow down... I think smashingchuck and I are on the same page on this on it's just ann 1/8" pipe plug with a hole drilled in the center and you tap the back side of the fitting on the npt side if 1/8" is too small for your current fitting step up to 1/4". They also come in brass. Attached Images

06-12-2009, 10:36 AM	#11
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Is there a way to slow down... yep those are exactly what I used. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

06-12-2009, 11:53 AM	#12
AVS_JASON AIRBAGPARTS.COM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CEN CAL Posts: 520	Re: Is there a way to slow down... These work great. And fully adjustable. Cell phone pics kinda suck...

06-13-2009, 10:03 AM	#13
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: Is there a way to slow down... Hey AVS Jason, I went on your site under mufflers/slow downs but didnt see the part that your showing in the pic. Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks. DZL1.

06-13-2009, 10:21 AM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Is there a way to slow down... Another option that Tony from ART mentioned is to insert a 6" long piece of 3/8 hose inside the 1/2 line at the valve. This work as a flow reducer. It's not adjustable, but it can be removed. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-16-2009, 01:36 AM	#16
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Is there a way to slow down... I for got to mention I'm also running these on my dumps. Goes down real sloooooowww. http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/4ZJ86 __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build Last edited by smashingchuck; 06-16-2009 at 01:37 AM.



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06-16-2009, 02:04 AM	#17
tk-mpl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 353	Re: Is there a way to slow down... Hey DZL1, do you have any pics of how you mounted and plumed all of your air solenoids. I am trying to figure out how to do my 8 valve system.. Thanx __________________ 1968 short box stepside. 2007 5.3L 4L60, tuned w/EFI Live 2005 Silverado bucket seats. Dominator 2600's all around. Porterbuilt tubular control arms. Magnaflow 3" dual exhaust.

06-16-2009, 06:11 AM	#18
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: Is there a way to slow down... Hey Smashingchuck, I have those already on my front and rear dump. Works great! Tk-mpl, I currently dont have pics of that, out of town. But basically this is what I did. I have 1 tank with 8 ports. 2 ports are for the compressors ( i have 2 compressors), 1 port for pressure switch, 1 port for drain cock, and the remaining 4 are for the the valves. I know it doesnt really help without pics, but when I get back home I'll send you some pics. DZL1. Last edited by DZL1; 06-16-2009 at 06:12 AM.

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