Looking for recommendations

[DRussell]

I'm looking for an easier way to air up the dual tires on my trucks and one trailer. I've got dual tire chucks, both straight and angled and holding them on there for the length of time to air up to 90 or 110 psi is a problem. Getting them to seal on the valve stem is also a problem.

I'm sure there are good systems and not so good systems out there. What are your recommendations for a way to more easily put air in them?

 

[urbancase]

I have same problem, 2 dully trucks and a dully trailer. The chucks are a pain and I saw braided valve steam extensions but have not got any yet, looks about 8 inches long and the end clamps to the rim. I am not sold as I think it could cause another problem.

 

[Centerplate]

Whoops, we couldn't find that.

This may be what you are looking for to air up duals.

 

[Tony in SD]

As I get older and things that were easy are becoming harder to do, I find myself hiring out the difficult tasks. Beside many tire shops will check & air up your tires for free.

 

[DRussell]

Anyone ever used one of these? Their expensive, but if they work... It has excellent reviews on their website.

https://locknlube.com/collections/a...-wheel-adapter-15-5-in?variant=41716522516564

 

[Geo-TH,In]

I'm looking for an easier way to air up the dual tires on my trucks and one trailer. I've got dual tire chucks, both straight and angled and holding them on there for the length of time to air up to 90 or 110 psi is a problem. Getting them to seal on the valve stem is also a problem.

I'm sure there are good systems and not so good systems out there. What are your recommendations for a way to more easily put air in them?

I don't know if this type of air chuck with clip adapter
will work for you, but I love mine.

 

[DRussell]

I don't know if this type of air chuck with clip adapter
will work for you, but I love mine.

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This would be fine for single wheels. I don't think it would work at all to air up the outside dual on dual wheels. It might work for the inside dual if you can get your hand inside the hole in the rim to reach the valve stem.

That is another part of my problem. I have large hands, and that hole is too small. I'm tired of scraping off skin trying to reach in there to remove the cap on the valve stem. The last time I aired them up I had to have my wife reach in there and remove the cap.

 

[showcrop]

I have always just backed up to the shop door and lifted the back of the trailer up with my forklift. I have a couple pieces of well casing type pipe that are handy to slip under for safety. A tractor loader would work just as well.

 

[Geo-TH,In]

This would be fine for single wheels. I don't think it would work at all to air up the outside dual on dual wheels. It might work for the inside dual if you can get your hand inside the hole in the rim to reach the valve stem.

That is another part of my problem. I have large hands, and that hole is too small. I'm tired of scraping off skin trying to reach in there to remove the cap on the valve stem. The last time I aired them up I had to have my wife reach in there and remove the cap.

 

[DRussell]

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I have a couple similar to those. Holding them on the valve stem without air leaking is difficult.

 

[WESnIL]

Buy a chuck with a clip. Mine has a gauge incorporated into it. Clip on the chuck and just hold the trigger for air movement. You need to stop periodically when getting close to your desired pressure to check for the actual pressure.

 

[MarkB_MI]

How about thi$?

Milton dual truck tire inflator

 

[cjunrau]

I'm looking for an easier way to air up the dual tires on my trucks and one trailer. I've got dual tire chucks, both straight and angled and holding them on there for the length of time to air up to 90 or 110 psi is a problem. Getting them to seal on the valve stem is also a problem.

I'm sure there are good systems and not so good systems out there. What are your recommendations for a way to more easily put air in them?

Surprised no one mentioned yet, Milton brand air chuck for semi tires. It is a long dual chuck that when put on and bend slightly it stays on. They do wear out but it takes a long time. I have used one for 12 years on my semi. No issues. As for taking off the valve cap, the make a long one to do the inside tire and works good for taking off and putting on. I have the same issue with big hands. The outside one I can always take off with my fingers.

 

[Mark-Mi]

The best thing for me is a two stage air compressor. 175 psi fills a lot faster, less time holding the chuck on.
I use a Blue Point brand, specifically made for truck duals. Long and straight chuck with a attached hose back to a pistol grip valve with gauge.

 

[cjunrau]

Surprised no one mentioned yet, Milton brand air chuck for semi tires. It is a long dual chuck that when put on and bend slightly it stays on. They do wear out but it takes a long time. I have used one for 12 years on my semi. No issues. As for taking off the valve cap, the make a long one to do the inside tire and works good for taking off and putting on. I have the same issue with big hands. The outside one I can always take off with my fingers.

Milton S693 Air Chuck : Milton: Amazon.ca: Automotive

Milton S693 Air Chuck : Milton: Amazon.ca: Automotive

www.amazon.ca

 

[DRussell]

How about thi$?

Milton dual truck tire inflator

That would be the cat's meow...was hoping to spend less than that though.

 

[rustred]

Milton S693 Air Chuck : Milton: Amazon.ca: Automotive

Milton S693 Air Chuck : Milton: Amazon.ca: Automotive

www.amazon.ca

That’s the one.

 

[Fritz Maurer]

If you have rigid valve stems , there are a couple things you can do. You don't state whether you have stainless trim rings or not, so you may have to deviate from these instructions somewhat.

1). Get a genuine truck chuck with the threads inside the socket, and the more common 45⁰ chuck. Obtain a length of grease gun hose and screw the 45⁰ head on one end of it. Remove the threaded sockets from the truck chuck and install them on the 45⁰ head. Get a 1/4 to 1/8 pipe reducer for the other end for your air fitting. Now, you can press the 45⁰ chuck onto the valve stem with one finger and it will stay there. To do the inside dual, you reach between the duals to apply the chuck, if you have trim rings and can't get your hand through the hole. On some trailers this is not possible and your only recourse is to have 2 different air chucks on the trailer at all times.

2). Get a chuck that almost fits and replace the neck with a steel pipe so you can bend it to fit.

The ultimate solution is, at next tire change, is to install rubber valve stems that can be bent slightly to make the chuck go on. You need to carry a kit with your own attachments and tools to modify gas station air lines to fit your needs.... 100 miles from home and I guarantee that gas station single socket chuck won't fit.

 

[Fritz Maurer]

Unless the head on the loc n lube swivels, there is no guarantee that it will fit your situation. All kinds of variables.... length of valve stem, trim rings........

 

[DRussell]

If you have rigid valve stems , there are a couple things you can do. You don't state whether you have stainless trim rings or not, so you may have to deviate from these instructions somewhat.

1). Get a genuine truck chuck with the threads inside the socket, and the more common 45⁰ chuck. Obtain a length of grease gun hose and screw the 45⁰ head on one end of it. Remove the threaded sockets from the truck chuck and install them on the 45⁰ head. Get a 1/4 to 1/8 pipe reducer for the other end for your air fitting. Now, you can press the 45⁰ chuck onto the valve stem with one finger and it will stay there. To do the inside dual, you reach between the duals to apply the chuck, if you have trim rings and can't get your hand through the hole. On some trailers this is not possible and your only recourse is to have 2 different air chucks on the trailer at all times.

2). Get a chuck that almost fits and replace the neck with a steel pipe so you can bend it to fit.

The ultimate solution is, at next tire change, is to install rubber valve stems that can be bent slightly to make the chuck go on. You need to carry a kit with your own attachments and tools to modify gas station air lines to fit your needs.... 100 miles from home and I guarantee that gas station single socket chuck won't fit.

Thanks. You've given me some ideas. I do have rigid valve stems and do not have stainless trim rings. I have difficulty getting my hand through the hole in the rim.