Valve stem extensions for DRW

[klr650goldwing]

Has anyone put valve stem extensions on their DRW? We recently purchased a dually truck and I can't air up the inner dually on either side. I'm thinking of doing something to make this easier. What is your solution?

[fj12ryder]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:
I tried 3 sets of flexible extensions and they all leaked, some sooner than others. Finally I just gave up and found an angled air pressure gauge that works very well. And a filler with the same angled head.

The chuck linked to above wouldn't work for me, I use this one: Straight Head

It wasn't a link. THAT takes a computer EXPERT that I am NOT! That is exactly what I was referring to.

Oops, sorry about that. This is what I came up with when I did a Google search for the product you listed:
Angle head.
Hey, whatever works is what I say.

[PA12DRVR]

I used the braided extensions for about 5 years...never had an issue with leaking.

Sold that truck and (brain fart) let the extensions go with it. I used the "1 inch" or something like that straight extensions on the inner tire on the replacement truck. Worked out fine for another 5 years before I sold that rig.

After a gap of about 6 years, my only dually is my F550 plow truck. Since I only have to add air about 1x per year, I use the double-headed chuck. Works for that situation, but I may eventually put extensions on the F550 as well.

[smarty]

They make extensions you simply screw on to your inner tire. About an inch long. It is all I ever use. Never leaks and very inexpensive.

[Cummins12V98]

fj12ryder wrote:
I tried 3 sets of flexible extensions and they all leaked, some sooner than others. Finally I just gave up and found an angled air pressure gauge that works very well. And a filler with the same angled head.

The chuck linked to above wouldn't work for me, I use this one: Straight Head

It wasn't a link. THAT takes a computer EXPERT that I am NOT! That is exactly what I was referring to.

[Groover]

I took off the extensions off of my motorhome after they let all of the air out of the inner tires once and replaced them with a TPMS system and a double ended air chuck. No more flats and a lot more peace of mind. Much easier to use.

[fj12ryder]

I tried 3 sets of flexible extensions and they all leaked, some sooner than others. Finally I just gave up and found an angled air pressure gauge that works very well. And a filler with the same angled head.

The chuck linked to above wouldn't work for me, I use this one: Straight Head

[Cummins12V98]

Milton Industries S-690 Single Milton 1/4" Fnpt Dual Head Air Chuck AMAZON

[blt2ski]

Never used on in 30 years of owning a dually! Correct chuck and filling inner tire, checking pressure is a piece of cake!
Incorrect chuck or pressure guage, and yes, you have problems all around.
Prefer to get rims with bigger holes to get to valve stems if correct chuck etc is not available.

marty

[IAMICHABOD]

Try the extended valve stems from Your Tireshop Supply I use them on my duallys,makes checking the air pressure fast and easy.
You do not want those braided extensions,a solid valve stem is the way to go.

[blofgren]

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Angled double ended air chuck.

x2.

[Cummins12V98]

Angled double ended air chuck.