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Apr 20, 2016 | 09:04 PM

#1561

Lawrencew

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I had a very hard time removing my rear caps

Apr 20, 2016 | 09:16 PM

#1562

AzSuperDuty

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I'm in the hard time to remove the rear caps crowd. But now that I am running the Cat-Eye system I can't put them on anyway.

Apr 24, 2016 | 04:08 PM

#1563

BCooke

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For my front and rear hub caps I have to use a common screw driver with a 1/2 inch tip or a small pry bar (with handle). Oh and a rag or it scratches the rim.

Apr 24, 2016 | 09:22 PM

#1564

santafedave

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From: Red Bluff, CA

I got a question for Dually owners. What product do you guys recommend when it comes to valve stem extenders? Amazon has the wheel masters 4 inch straight extenders but I looked at my valve stems a they look a little off angle. I see that they have the braided 7" stainless steel ones and I was wondering if anybody has used them on their rig. Thanks.

Apr 24, 2016 | 09:35 PM

#1565

cyncwby

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From: So. Utah

If you look on ebay you'll find some 135 degree extenders, might be what you .... and I need. I've heard pro's and lots of con's on the long stainess braided ones ....leak, come loose......duuno.

Apr 24, 2016 | 09:39 PM

#1566

Sailor Roy

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From: Great Falls, Montana

Quote:

Originally Posted by santafedave

Many folks use the braided SS hose system.

I got mine from eTrailer.com
Make life easier.......

Apr 25, 2016 | 05:00 AM

#1567

senix

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From: Frederick, MD

I don't seem to have a problem using what is already on there. My air compressor has the right chuck to fill them up.

Apr 25, 2016 | 12:46 PM

#1568

Joe/GA

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From: Berryville, AR

I got external TPMS sensors and had to use the braided hoses for the inner duals. I used the 135 degree extenders to add the TPMS sensors on the other 4 stems. I drilled into the plastic hub covers to mount the hose and sensor. Before adding sensors, I was able to get to all 6 valve stems with this: Milton Window Inflator Air Gauge — Dual-Head Straight Chuck, 1/4in. Inlet, Model# S-516 | Air Chucks Gauges| Northern Tool + Equipment

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Apr 25, 2016 | 03:17 PM

#1569

ZooDad

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From: East TN

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe/GA

Joe,
Can you shoot a photo of your setup on the wheel ?

Thanks

Apr 25, 2016 | 06:02 PM

#1570

Joe/GA

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From: Berryville, AR

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZooDad

Joe,
Can you shoot a photo of your setup on the wheel ?

Thanks

Sure ZooDad. I recently took them off when I found that the batteries in the sensor were being used as long as there is air pressure on them. Each sensor is coded and has to go back on the correct tire so I made this board in a hurry, one day.

I found out that I don't have the SS braided hoses, I have the regular brand "X" hoses! Note a heavy coat of pollen and dust.

And, now I have to be embarrassed at how dirty my truck is!

This is the extension that I have for the rear outer:

I didn't have extensions for the fronts, but that proved to be a pain. I couldn't find the ones like I had on the rear, so I got these:

Bad case of brake dust, huh? Anyway, I hope this helps.

Apr 25, 2016 | 07:32 PM

#1571

ZooDad

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From: East TN

Yep that does it thanks for posting the photos.

Apr 27, 2016 | 07:34 AM

#1572

Lawrencew

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Equipment is kinda ready to roll. Now for the planting equipment

Apr 27, 2016 | 12:47 PM

#1573

cyncwby

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From: So. Utah

Lawrencew......that's a pretty good load, by the way, do you have air bags on your truck rear?

Apr 27, 2016 | 12:57 PM

#1574

Lawrencew

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cyncwby

Lawrencew......that's a pretty good load, by the way, do you have air bags on your truck rear?

No air bags , factory springs with 2.5" blocking under the leaf

Apr 27, 2016 | 10:11 PM

#1575

AzSuperDuty

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Cat Eye and wheel balance

Those of you using the Cat Eye or similar dual tire pressure balancing systems... have you experienced any tire/wheel balance issues?

I am getting a vibration over 75mph and I suspect it is my Cat Eyes... tho I have no idea how I will address the issue if it is in fact the Cat Eyes.

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