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Air Compressor/Inflator for the 4Runner

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by BeavertonCommuter, Oct 15, 2021.

  1. Dec 3, 2021 at 4:17 PM
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    Thatbassguy

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    I'm using this Smitttbilt deflator:

    Smittybilt 2823 Rapid Tire Deflator (R.A.D.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WP6R917

    It works well, but it's more work than the automatic type mentioned above. The one benefit I see is that I can put the tires at whatever pressure I like for the situation.




    This style is very popular, as you just set them up and then screw them on to deflate.

    Staun Automatic Tire Deflators (Standard Duty 6-30 PSI) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QBPBLWY?_encoding=UTF8

    The downside being that you're stuck with whatever PSI you set them at. One smart Idea I read was to set 2 up for a typical easy trail pressure (maybe 25-ish PSI with stock size tires), and set 2 up for a lower pressure for more difficult terrain and maximum flotation.
     
  2. Dec 3, 2021 at 4:30 PM
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    Pinstripes, lots of em. Plus a couple dents.
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    I use the teraflex deflator, identical to the arb
     
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  4. Dec 3, 2021 at 9:34 PM
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    This *is* a good idea. Gonna use it. Thanks.
     
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    You're welcome!

    Do you have a set of those style deflators? Just curious which brand and how you like them?
     
  6. Dec 4, 2021 at 9:56 AM
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    Thank you for the deflator suggestions! I really appreciate the variety of solutions that you all are using. Now I'll go navel gaze on this for a bit, until after xmas when I can buy myself toys again!
     
  7. Dec 4, 2021 at 6:04 PM
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    Stan's? Staun's?

    Well-machined.

    Work great on the bench and in the driveway. Haven't tested them out in a dusty, dirty environment yet.

    Jason
     
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    Has anyone experienced issues with reduced valve stem life due to frequent use of the ARB-style deflators? I wonder how many valve core removal/replacement cycles the valve stem threads cam take.
     
  12. Jun 5, 2023 at 11:06 AM
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    Captain Spalding

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    I think thread wear is a non issue. The valve cores have O-rings. I think the O-ring would be the point of failure. FWIW I keep a couple of spare valve cores with my spare fuses.
     
  13. Jun 5, 2023 at 11:10 AM
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    I had an ARB twin with an intermittent internal short. Sometimes it would work, sometimes not. ARB is not the be-all end-all.
     
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    I'm less concerned about going through a bunch of cores as I am about wrecking the threads on the valve stem side. Then I'd be stuck with not only the cost of a TPMS valve, but also mount and balance. It's probably too much of hypothetical question, since I don't expect a tire to go much beyond three years, but cross-threading a core just once could be unfortunate.
     
  15. Jun 5, 2023 at 11:15 AM
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    Yes, cross threading would be bad. I was answering your comment about removal/replacement cycles.
     

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