Airing DRW trucks-hard to get too

[kennethwooster]

I've aired tires on truck most of my life, and usually no problem. Bought a 2014 F350 and finding I can't get my fingers in the small hole to get the cap off, and check tire pressures. Went to local tire shop for help and he also had problems. I've seen several kind of extensions and some say they loose air when using them. I've seen one that is flexible, and bolts to the outer rim to hold it in place. Just wanted to get some opinions.

[Winged_One]

afishinado wrote:

Winged One wrote:
Same truck, same issues. My results.

To check air on all six tires: Milton offset head guage S976 S976

I do not have to remove the flow through valve covers using this product.

To fill your tires, get the Milton dual head inflator S506 S506

Again, you do not have to remove the flow through valve covers to add air.

I modified my inflator with a 12 inch brass stem (replacing the 6 inch brass stem that comes standard). Makes it easier to get air into the inner wheel. You can get it direct from Milton or purchase a Milton S690, and swap out stems. S690

These are quality, American made pieces that will not give out by next year.

Just added both to my new to me TV.. Thanks for posting!

Glad it worked for you!

[Hank85713]

it was the valve extension one, but I got it to go thru finally

[fj12ryder]

Which link can't you get to work?

[Hank85713]

cant get the link to work, do you have something else thats better?

[fj12ryder]

Thanks for the info.

[kirbybear]

Alligator valve caps http://www.myerstiresupply.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=263& and an extended air foot.

[afishinado]

Winged One wrote:
Same truck, same issues. My results.

To check air on all six tires: Milton offset head guage S976 S976

I do not have to remove the flow through valve covers using this product.

To fill your tires, get the Milton dual head inflator S506 S506

Again, you do not have to remove the flow through valve covers to add air.

I modified my inflator with a 12 inch brass stem (replacing the 6 inch brass stem that comes standard). Makes it easier to get air into the inner wheel. You can get it direct from Milton or purchase a Milton S690, and swap out stems. S690

These are quality, American made pieces that will not give out by next year.

Just added both to my new to me TV.. Thanks for posting!

[fj12ryder]

I've not seen any of the "pass through" caps. What advantage to they have over not having caps at all? Not being a smart a$$ but I leave my caps off because I don't want to try and reach them, which is just short of impossible. Would these type of caps be preferable? I've never had an issue, but also don't want one either.

[brholt]

kennethwooster wrote:
I've aired tires on truck most of my life, and usually no problem. Bought a 2014 F350 and finding I can't get my fingers in the small hole to get the cap off, and check tire pressures. Went to local tire shop for help and he also had problems. I've seen several kind of extensions and some say they loose air when using them. I've seen one that is flexible, and bolts to the outer rim to hold it in place. Just wanted to get some opinions.

My 2013 came with pass "pass through" caps. No need to take the cap off, just put the air chuck right on them

[kennethwooster]

Thanks for all the suggestions! Looks like the companies charging 68.000 for a truck could make something to make them easier to check and air. Guess I will talk to my service writer. I think I will get the straight unit with the straight as well as angled head.

[fj12ryder]

Many thanks, I couldn't tell by the pictures. Appreciate it.

[Hank85713]

FJ I just went out and looked. The stems are screw in for either the straight with off set or the traditional offset head.

[fj12ryder]

I had to have the different offset head to do my outside dually wheel. The inside uses the straight ahead chuck.

How is the chuck held in place? You have to pull on it to get the air pressure reading for the angled chuck and I didn't see how the chuck head stayed on the gauge proper. TIA.

[Hank85713]

fj if you are asking me, I use the straight head only and the gauge is easy to use. It is supposed to be +- 1psi and it appears to be so. I bought the straight head from orielly to use when I am near my air compressor at the house and it pretty good it seems. I have both types of guages, but the inside stems were always hard to get to with the off set for taking pressure or air up ao the need for the straight head for both.