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The Big Green · 07-20-2009, 04:09 PM

Well, time for air pressure gauges, but which ones? I was going to use two 2in gauges, they are cheap, and easy I stalled. I have a switchbox, AVS 7, fbss setup. I was noticing the digital gauges, or the ones with two gauges and 4 swtches but it's not enough really. Under $300 for two dual needle gauges, or something that would work for me, what's out there. I'd rather spend $300 and under, but just depends. I want gauges but also need interior work lol.

AVS_JASON · 07-20-2009, 05:06 PM

If you have a f.b.s.s. set up and the switch box already. You could just get two dual needle gauges and be good to go. You could even get a single needle one for the tank too if you would like. But no need to get a whole set up with switches if you already have them.

AVS_JASON · 07-20-2009, 05:10 PM

Two of these

And one of these (bracket only)

The Big Green · 07-20-2009, 05:12 PM

It would be the easiest route. I don't like my switchbox because it sits on my seat beside me but I have hit a switch before and I'm afraid I'll hit it going down the road. If I had somewhere it hang it or something then that would help. It's bounced of the seat before also, I tend to keep it in my right hand while turning but I have to air up to turn anyways.

AVS_JASON · 07-20-2009, 05:12 PM

Or one digital gauge like this will read all four corners and the tank

AVS_JASON · 07-20-2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Big Green

It would be the easiest route. I don't like my switchbox because it sits on my seat beside me but I have hit a switch before and I'm afraid I'll hit it going down the road. If I had somewhere it hang it or something then that would help. It's bounced of the seat before also, I tend to keep it in my right hand while turning but I have to air up to turn anyways.

You could send it in to us and I could install a "lock out" in it like our 9 switch boxes have.

The Big Green · 07-20-2009, 05:15 PM

Hey, I like the blue ones in the cluster. That's the setup I first looked into so that's what I'll get.

The Big Green · 07-20-2009, 05:20 PM

Quick question, the first ones use a 1/4 air line and the bottom post (digital) use wires and no air line? I like the idea of no line running thru the firewall, less chances of a air leak or failure.

AVS_JASON · 07-21-2009, 09:51 AM

Correct, the digital gauges use pressure sensors that send the reading to the gauge. Its all electrical, so no need for airline.

The Big Green · 07-21-2009, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVS_JASON

Correct, the digital gauges use pressure sensors that send the reading to the gauge. Its all electrical, so no need for airline.

It may be a lot more for digital but I like the idea of all the bags plus tank pressure in one gauge and no air line to break. I'd rather go digital, they just look cooler too. Thanks for the help Jason.

lowrollin70gmc · 07-25-2009, 12:36 PM

I run a dakota digital pressure gauge and love it compared to my old 2 needles. Much easier to read at a glance and keeps the lines out of the cab.

07-20-2009, 04:09 PM	#1
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	What pressure gauge setup? Well, time for air pressure gauges, but which ones? I was going to use two 2in gauges, they are cheap, and easy I stalled. I have a switchbox, AVS 7, fbss setup. I was noticing the digital gauges, or the ones with two gauges and 4 swtches but it's not enough really. Under $300 for two dual needle gauges, or something that would work for me, what's out there. I'd rather spend $300 and under, but just depends. I want gauges but also need interior work lol.

07-20-2009, 05:06 PM	#2
AVS_JASON AIRBAGPARTS.COM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CEN CAL Posts: 520	Re: What pressure gauge setup? If you have a f.b.s.s. set up and the switch box already. You could just get two dual needle gauges and be good to go. You could even get a single needle one for the tank too if you would like. But no need to get a whole set up with switches if you already have them.

07-20-2009, 05:10 PM	#3
AVS_JASON AIRBAGPARTS.COM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CEN CAL Posts: 520	Re: What pressure gauge setup? Two of these And one of these (bracket only)

07-20-2009, 05:12 PM	#4
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: What pressure gauge setup? It would be the easiest route. I don't like my switchbox because it sits on my seat beside me but I have hit a switch before and I'm afraid I'll hit it going down the road. If I had somewhere it hang it or something then that would help. It's bounced of the seat before also, I tend to keep it in my right hand while turning but I have to air up to turn anyways.

07-20-2009, 05:12 PM	#5
AVS_JASON AIRBAGPARTS.COM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CEN CAL Posts: 520	Re: What pressure gauge setup? Or one digital gauge like this will read all four corners and the tank

07-20-2009, 05:15 PM	#7
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: What pressure gauge setup? Hey, I like the blue ones in the cluster. That's the setup I first looked into so that's what I'll get.

07-20-2009, 05:20 PM	#8
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: What pressure gauge setup? Quick question, the first ones use a 1/4 air line and the bottom post (digital) use wires and no air line? I like the idea of no line running thru the firewall, less chances of a air leak or failure.

07-21-2009, 09:51 AM	#9
AVS_JASON AIRBAGPARTS.COM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CEN CAL Posts: 520	Re: What pressure gauge setup? Correct, the digital gauges use pressure sensors that send the reading to the gauge. Its all electrical, so no need for airline.

07-25-2009, 12:36 PM	#11
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: What pressure gauge setup? I run a dakota digital pressure gauge and love it compared to my old 2 needles. Much easier to read at a glance and keeps the lines out of the cab. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

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