Will brake line work as an airline? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 01-31-2005, 05:11 PM

I know, this may be a DUMB question, but, in the next few weeks, I'm going to bag the front of my truck, and I need to figure out what to use for airline. I'm just going to run it from the front bags, up to the firewall, where I'll have a schraeder valve for each side, to fill them.

Shev · 01-31-2005, 05:36 PM

I guess it would work...or if you are looking for cheap and easy maybe 1/4" line would work for ya...

BK · 01-31-2005, 06:05 PM

i suppose it would work... but if your just trying to stay cheap, i would say run some 1/4" lines, and just run a manual valve, with for say a 3 gallon tank(can hide it anywhere) which a schraeder valve on it instead of a compressor. its cheap, and easy.

TIMSPEED · 01-31-2005, 06:21 PM

ok, then, how does airline stay on the brass fittings? Do I have to buy special fittings to fit the airline? I'm doing it even cheaper than having a tank, I'm just gonna run the line up to the top of the firewall, on each side, and pop the hood to fill/empty the bags. This is just a temporary setup, until I have more money, to get rear bags, and valves and compressor/tank setup.

BaggedC10 · 01-31-2005, 07:05 PM

Why not install standard air line w/ brass compression or PTC fittings? I wouldn't spend the time to bend and secure hard line for a temporary setup.

TIMSPEED · 01-31-2005, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BaggedC10

Why not install standard air line w/ brass compression or PTC fittings?

Where would I purchase this LOCALLY? My uncle owns a Refridgeration supply house, would they have these sort of things there? (If so, I can get them for free)

**Captkaos** · 01-31-2005, 08:11 PM

Tim, find a tractor trailer repair/supply shop or a service/support operation. They should have the lines/fittings you need.

BaggedC10 · 01-31-2005, 09:00 PM

WORD to what Chris said. If you can't find a local supplier, order everything from www.*****************!

TIMSPEED · 01-31-2005, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BaggedC10

WORD to what Chris said. If you can't find a local supplier, order everything from www.*****************!

I can't find any fittings on their webpage...i'm just trying to figure out how the fittings connect to the line? Is it a compression fitting type thing?

BaggedC10 · 02-01-2005, 07:33 AM

Compression fittings are exactly as they sound. Hard to describe over the internet but they are very simple/quick/easy to install. Push to connect fittings are even more simple and if brass, equally as reliable.

Check out www.InnovativeAirSuspension.com too.

XXL · 02-01-2005, 09:59 AM

It's OK to be cheap, but don't skimp on something that's iffy if the air is holding your truck up. Busted line often = tow truck.

Shev · 02-01-2005, 10:24 AM

I buy all my fittings from www.hoseandfittings.com It's the cheapest place I've found, and it's all Parker fittings. Click on the "Group" tab, that will take you to the D.O.T. stuff (always buy D.O.T. approved fittings and hose for your bags...) You can't beat Suicidedoors price on airline though...

smokekiki · 02-01-2005, 10:57 AM

Thanks shev.Less than a $1 a foot for 1/2" and in colors.

bagged72blaz · 02-01-2005, 12:34 PM

Napa has all the stuff you'll need. I use barb fittings and 300 psi hose (the brass barb type fitting that have the plastic piece) . It's cheap, and it's never failed. Just go to Napa

Slammed67 · 02-01-2005, 03:35 PM

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I use barb fittings and 300 psi hose (the brass barb type fitting that have the plastic piece) . It's cheap, and it's never failed.

I wouldn't recommend barb fitting for an air ride system. Just because it hasn't failed yet doesn't mean it never will.

Check out McMaster-Carr for air line and fittings. 1/2" air line for $0.72/ft., 3/8" air line for $0.55/ft. in all colors.

Their brass D.O.T. fittings are also reasonably priced. Just a comparison..... a 3/8" NPT male straight fitting is $6.00 at ART..... $4.32 at McMaster-Carr. A 3/8" tee fitting at ART is $10....... $7 at McMaster. 40-feet of 3/8" air line from ART is $50..... $22 at McMaster. With the money you save, you could buy some ART t-shirts and decals and still be ahead of the game

XXL · 02-01-2005, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammed67

With the money you save, you could buy some ART t-shirts and decals and still be ahead of the game

Don't be playa hatin' jus cuz you ain't got the bling

bagged72blaz · 02-01-2005, 11:28 PM

Well they've been on my blazer for over a year. The important thing is they don't rub on anything. I run 1/2" valves and line. And have had the psi up to 170psi. If the hose was going to come off the barb fitting it'd done it by now, and if it's not going to come of the barb fitting and the hose is rated at 300psi I don't see the problem. I work with high pressure hose, all the time. If you where conserned about the hose coming off you could hose clamp them to. Mine is not. The hose is made for the fittings. I'll get part#s tomarrow.

McMaster-Carr is a good place to get stuff. I've ordered from them before.

*Shane* · 02-02-2005, 12:00 AM

I have some 3/8" O.D. line I can sell ya ... how much do you need?

grnddwn · 02-02-2005, 02:49 PM

Checkout www.fairviewfittings.com

TIMSPEED · 02-02-2005, 02:55 PM

Shev,
Thanks for recommending HoseandFittings.com!! I got ALL my stuff, for $20 SHIPPED! (4 fittings, and 14' of 3/8" line)

bagged72blaz · 02-04-2005, 12:25 PM

These are the fittings they are made to be used with FLEX-LOCâ„¢ 300 PUSH-ON Thermoid www.jgbhose.com

01-31-2005, 05:11 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Will brake line work as an airline? I know, this may be a DUMB question, but, in the next few weeks, I'm going to bag the front of my truck, and I need to figure out what to use for airline. I'm just going to run it from the front bags, up to the firewall, where I'll have a schraeder valve for each side, to fill them. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

01-31-2005, 05:36 PM	#2
Shev Head Peon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Imlay City MI Posts: 296	I guess it would work...or if you are looking for cheap and easy maybe 1/4" line would work for ya... __________________ '72 Suburban, factory tilt, tach, front & rear AC, front & rear disc brakes, 383/700-R4

01-31-2005, 06:21 PM	#4
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	ok, then, how does airline stay on the brass fittings? Do I have to buy special fittings to fit the airline? I'm doing it even cheaper than having a tank, I'm just gonna run the line up to the top of the firewall, on each side, and pop the hood to fill/empty the bags. This is just a temporary setup, until I have more money, to get rear bags, and valves and compressor/tank setup. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

01-31-2005, 07:05 PM	#5
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Why not install standard air line w/ brass compression or PTC fittings? I wouldn't spend the time to bend and secure hard line for a temporary setup. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

01-31-2005, 08:11 PM	#7
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Tim, find a tractor trailer repair/supply shop or a service/support operation. They should have the lines/fittings you need. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-31-2005, 06:05 PM	#3
BK BK Built Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oroville, WA Posts: 478	i suppose it would work... but if your just trying to stay cheap, i would say run some 1/4" lines, and just run a manual valve, with for say a 3 gallon tank(can hide it anywhere) which a schraeder valve on it instead of a compressor. its cheap, and easy.

01-31-2005, 09:00 PM	#8
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	WORD to what Chris said. If you can't find a local supplier, order everything from www.****************! __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold*

02-01-2005, 07:33 AM	#10
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Compression fittings are exactly as they sound. Hard to describe over the internet but they are very simple/quick/easy to install. Push to connect fittings are even more simple and if brass, equally as reliable. Check out www.InnovativeAirSuspension.com too. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

02-01-2005, 09:59 AM	#11
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	It's OK to be cheap, but don't skimp on something that's iffy if the air is holding your truck up. Busted line often = tow truck. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

02-01-2005, 10:24 AM	#12
Shev Head Peon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Imlay City MI Posts: 296	I buy all my fittings from www.hoseandfittings.com It's the cheapest place I've found, and it's all Parker fittings. Click on the "Group" tab, that will take you to the D.O.T. stuff (always buy D.O.T. approved fittings and hose for your bags...) You can't beat Suicidedoors price on airline though... __________________ '72 Suburban, factory tilt, tach, front & rear AC, front & rear disc brakes, 383/700-R4

02-01-2005, 10:57 AM	#13
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Thanks shev.Less than a $1 a foot for 1/2" and in colors. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-01-2005, 12:34 PM	#14
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	Napa has all the stuff you'll need. I use barb fittings and 300 psi hose (the brass barb type fitting that have the plastic piece) . It's cheap, and it's never failed. Just go to Napa __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

02-01-2005, 11:28 PM	#17
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	Well they've been on my blazer for over a year. The important thing is they don't rub on anything. I run 1/2" valves and line. And have had the psi up to 170psi. If the hose was going to come off the barb fitting it'd done it by now, and if it's not going to come of the barb fitting and the hose is rated at 300psi I don't see the problem. I work with high pressure hose, all the time. If you where conserned about the hose coming off you could hose clamp them to. Mine is not. The hose is made for the fittings. I'll get part#s tomarrow. McMaster-Carr is a good place to get stuff. I've ordered from them before. __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

02-02-2005, 12:00 AM	#18
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	I have some 3/8" O.D. line I can sell ya ... how much do you need?

02-02-2005, 02:49 PM	#19
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 696	Checkout www.fairviewfittings.com



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02-02-2005, 02:55 PM	#20
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Shev, Thanks for recommending HoseandFittings.com!! I got ALL my stuff, for $20 SHIPPED! (4 fittings, and 14' of 3/8" line) __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

02-04-2005, 12:25 PM	#21
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	These are the fittings they are made to be used with FLEX-LOCâ„¢ 300 PUSH-ON Thermoid www.jgbhose.com __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

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