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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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What gauges, why, and cost? Can you link or post a price...pics installed...I am trying to get all my stuff together so I can get the helpers ordered and installed.

Also, are you running a tank, or tankless, and why?
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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No gauges are tank. Just a bicycle pump that has a gauge on it. The bags take very little air to inflate. Although I am thinking about buying the airlift compressor kit simply because I'm lazy.
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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wirelss airlift 7200. no tank. plus i didnt want to place any gauges inside.
because im lazy and it was tiresome to stop around at a gas station if i needed air at any given time. I could always plan ahead and fill them at home but sometimes you need air out and about.
i also used a bike pump to fill it at times but filling 60-70psi is exhausting.:-/
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Originally Posted by 1slow01Z71
No gauges are tank. Just a bicycle pump that has a gauge on it. The bags take very little air to inflate. Although I am thinking about buying the airlift compressor kit simply because I'm lazy.
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wirelss airlift 7200. no tank. plus i didnt want to place any gauges inside.
because im lazy and it was tiresome to stop around at a gas station if i needed air at any given time. I could always plan ahead and fill them at home but sometimes you need air out and about.
i also used a bike pump to fill it at times but filling 60-70psi is exhausting.:-/
I think I am doing as you 1slow...buying a used setup for $200 with everything. Later on I can upgrade I guess.

After it was all said and done, it was going to cost way more than it is worth, and I don't tow at all.
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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I have onboard air for my rear locker and a tire pressure guage on a home made setup that works perfectly fine. can raise the rear 4"s with my bag setup
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by texasglock23
I think I am doing as you 1slow...buying a used setup for $200 with everything. Later on I can upgrade I guess.

After it was all said and done, it was going to cost way more than it is worth, and I don't tow at all.
look in codys build thread... he posted a link where he bought his BRAND NEW for less than 200 shipped
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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here you go
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...-501726/page3/
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 02:46 AM
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thanks
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Why are you goin with helpers if you dont tow?
or do just want them for hauling stuff in the bed?


I have all my stuff peiced together.. helper bags were free from a friend and i got the hoses and fittings from work (under $10) Found a gauge in the shop and a "T" and had some stuff from my other job so i just peiced it all together.
Bought the 9000XL shocks and got the free MYRIDE junk, the compressor works nice for filling the bags and all the hose.
put a check valve from the pump to a "Y" just incase.
and a ball valve at the T with the gauge so i can adjust the pressure.
Got the compressor wired in to a switch in my center console so i can add air from the driver seat while watchin my gauge.
when im done i can stuff the gauge and ball valve under the back seat..

ill see if i can get some pics..
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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for hauling, may end up with a 4 wheeler or jet skis, and also for a better ride!
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