New ARB Tyre Deflators
Submitted: Thursday, Dec 03, 2009 at 04:26
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Member - Kroozer (WA)
In the latest edition of 4wd Action, on the free DVD there is a section on how to drive on sand etc etc etc. Anyway in it is the new D max and the fella who races them in the rallys.
When he goes to lower his pressures he uses a ARB product i have never seen before. Its got a little thingamajig that clips/screws onto the valve by the looks and releases all the air, and it comes with a large style gauge with big numbers that plugs into thingamajig to read the pressure. I have looked all over the net for this product but cant find anything on it, not even on ARB site. Its similar to EZ deflator but the gauge is detachable from the deflator.
It looks like it might be the ducks nuts and just what im after. Have a look at it if you get the mag as i reckon it might be the new kid in town. Pretty much the same as the EZ deflator really, but i like this style better, might even be quicker.
That D Max sure does look like its got some go too. Looks like it has more grunt then a Hilux and Triton in the sand.
Cheers
Reply By: Bob of KAOS - Thursday, Dec 03, 2009 at 08:03
Thursday, Dec 03, 2009 at 08:03
Kroozer,
The only criticism I have is the it is a bit fiddly to first screw the device onto the valve stem because it is smooth brass and a bit small for oafish fingers.
Otherwise, releasing the valve, deflating and measuring the pressure are all very easy. It is beautifully made from solid brass, and the pressure gauge looks as tough as any I have seen. And unlike a lot of gear, the scale is in PSI and the commonly achieved pressures spread the whole diameter of the dial (and are not squeezed in to the lowest 5% where you need to wear glasses to discern 10 PSI steps!)
It took me less than two minutes to do a tyre the other day, once I had a practice go, which took about three minutes.
Bob
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Follow Up By: StormyKnight - Thursday, Dec 03, 2009 at 19:26
Thursday, Dec 03, 2009 at 19:26
Damn straight! Whats the point in car tyre gauge reading to 300psi! Sorry that that really bugs me big time!
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Follow Up By: Bob of KAOS - Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 07:38
Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 07:38
I withdraw my criticism above. You don't grab the device where I did. There is a knurled section outboard from the sliding bit which is very easy to handle. I just did a tyre then and it took about 30 seconds,
Its a wonderful piece of kit.Image Could Not Be Found
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Follow Up By: Who was that again? (Vic) - Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 09:19
Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 09:19
I agree with you Bob, they are good, but I would like a slightly larger diameter piece to turn on the fitting. I have had one for some months. It was interesting a few months ago when three vehicles stopped and everyone got out to use their ARB deflators. De rigeur.
The middle section isn't easy to turn against the resistance of an internal 'O' ring. I think I may just use some super glue to stick on some 'O' rings side by side, giving a larger diameter.
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