Manual valve , TWO valve setup . ?s

[jondancer]

So my truck is slammed with a 5.5/7.5 drop and I want to do air ride now for better ride quality. I only drive the truck a few thousand miles a summer.
I want to instal a manual valve set up .
One valve for rear
One valve for front
Is that practical or should I run four valves ?
I really like the simplicity of two.
Thanks

[clemsonteg]

It can be done, but it would be better with 4. Running only 2 valves will transfer air from one side to the other when taking turns or bumps. Also, I run slightly higher pressure on my driver side to compensate for my weight in the truck and what I suspect is a little frame sag after 45 years.

[jondancer]

So how do the dual gauges work? How can two gauges monitor 4 valves?
Thanks

[clemsonteg]

Originally Posted by jondancer

So how do the dual gauges work? How can two gauges monitor 4 valves?
Thanks

I had 2 dual needle gauges. Each gauge monitored 2 bags. I also had 1 single needle gauge for the tank pressure.

[dec010974]

ask and you shall have the answer. good luck.

[Tree-50]

2 valves = 1 valve to fill all 4 bags 1 valve to dump all 4
4 valves = 2 valves to fill 4 bags 2 valves to dump all 4
8 valves = independent suspension (minus solid axle)


Like another member mentioned, the air will transfer from side to side/front to back if they are sharing. You will also have to make sure the lines are identical or else each bag will have different pressures (read: height) and it would be rather hard to make them equal after that.

[jondancer]

Originally Posted by Tree-50

2 valves = 1 valve to fill all 4 bags 1 valve to dump all 4
4 valves = 2 valves to fill 4 bags 2 valves to dump all 4
8 valves = independent suspension (minus solid axle)


Like another member mentioned, the air will transfer from side to side/front to back if they are sharing. You will also have to make sure the lines are identical or else each bag will have different pressures (read: height) and it would be rather hard to make them equal after that.

Are you sure ? I think one valve will fill and dump ...

[andrewmp6]

And one valve for 2 wheels can make the truck not sit level its better to run 4.

[Domer]

one valve only does one thing.. so you need minimum 2 valves to lift and fill.. 4 valve set up is front and back, and it sucks with the air transfer that makes it sway really bad. ideal setup for a truck is 6 valves. front left fill/dump. front right fill/dump, and rear fill/dump. When you raise the truck, level the front and the rear will follow. easier and simpler than an 8 valve.

[jondancer]

DLOE Valves ; I believe it's like a switch, you move it up it does one thing, move it down it does another .
Can anyone clarify ?

Link to the dloe valves
http://dloesvalves.webstarts.com

[Domer]

that is only the switch.. The switch is a 3 position momentary, most people run a single valve to do each function. (ie fill/dump) they make 3 way valves that are 2 in 1. but not the most reliable.. 1 single valve only does one function..

[jondancer]

Originally Posted by Domer

that is only the switch.. The switch is a 3 position momentary, most people run a single valve to do each function. (ie fill/dump) they make 3 way valves that are 2 in 1. but not the most reliable.. 1 single valve only does one function..

Even manual valves ?

[mixermike]

Manual valves do 2 functions (fill & dump) . 4 valves and 2 gauges are all you need to control all 4 corners independently

[jondancer]

Originally Posted by mixermike

Manual valves do 2 functions (fill & dump) . 4 valves and 2 gauges are all you need to control all 4 corners independently

Finally the answer I wanted to hear .
Thanks all

[Domer]

Originally Posted by jondancer

Finally the answer I wanted to hear .
Thanks all

He's correct.. I missed the manual valves part.