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Nasdaqsam · 06-15-2018, 08:05 AM

So on this 2004 I am installing new wheels. The shop called and said the braided valve extensions are deteriorated to the point he will not put them back on. After calling every truck place in town no one carries them when I asked why they all replied just another failure point so they order when asked for only.

Of course this got me thinking these lasted 14 years assuming they came with it. That's a pretty good life span. But on the other hand why add a failure point. As a scuba diver I have spent a good portion of my time rigging my gear to avoid every possible failure point. I am struggling with adding one here.

Thoughts?

Podivin · 06-15-2018, 08:10 AM

Why not just have them install a longer valve stem in the wheel, rather than adding an extension?

Nasdaqsam · 06-15-2018, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Podivin

Why not just have them install a longer valve stem in the wheel, rather than adding an extension?

Since I can not get any that is what we are going to do for now. If I find it's not an issue using them this way I will just keep them that way. It is convenient to have the extensions but not if it's going to add an issue.

Thanks

TANDD · 06-15-2018, 09:33 AM

I lost a tire to a leaky extension. took them off and bought the correct angled long air chuck. I can still get to my TPMS sensors with some difficulty but doable.

be sure to have all new valve cores installed after removing extensions, the old ones have been held open all these years, weak springs and possible debris can cause leakage...… I found that out too.... TB

hohenwald48 · 06-15-2018, 12:37 PM

I've had braided extensions on several different motorhomes and always seem to have problems with them leaking. Others use them with no problems.

I won't use them anymore. What I do is screw the cap off the inner wheel, install an old braided extension, add/remove air as necessary and then remove the extension and re-install the cap. I also made a small "nutdriver" that fits the valve stem caps and is about 1' long making it easier to remove the cap.

The outer wheel is usually not an issue.

Usually I rely on my TPMS to show what the current tire pressure is and only have to do the above when there is need to adjust the pressure.

Crasher · 06-15-2018, 01:06 PM

My inner wheels have the stem pointing to an opening of the outer wheel. A solid extension is fastened to the stem getting it to the outside. I also have a stabilizer in the opening supporting the extension. Makes it easy to change batteries in the sensor and easy to add air. No leaks.

followingsea · 06-15-2018, 01:38 PM

Got braided extensions at camping world as they were the closest RV place and I could take them if they were not needed.

Then I let the truck tire expert installing the new tires decide what would best for me. He used the braided extensions.

It may be that braided extensions are more of a MH thing than a heavy truck thing.

NCC-1701A · 06-15-2018, 01:38 PM

I have used extensions and have had mixed results. I haven't had a lot of leaking issues, but just a few and that was it for me. Valve stems that are long enough by themselves are the best option.

powerboatr · 06-15-2018, 02:32 PM

i ordered a set of metal extensions from a place that sells truck tires, they only have air in them if you depress the plunger to add or take a reading. i think they were around 15 bucks for 2

Ludmilla · 06-15-2018, 03:57 PM

I would highly recommend the one piece Borg valve stems. I got mne from this site:

Dually valve kits for Motor-homes, Busses and 6-wheeled chassis

I called them to be sure I was getting the right ones and they were very helpful. They are VERY well made and I have not had any issues with them and I have had them for over 5 years.

PackerPower · 06-15-2018, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ludmilla

I would highly recommend the one piece Borg valve stems. I got mne from this site:

Dually valve kits for Motor-homes, Busses and 6-wheeled chassis

I called them to be sure I was getting the right ones and they were very helpful. They are VERY well made and I have not had any issues with them and I have had them for over 5 years.

Another vote for Borg dually valves, no more leaking extensions!

Spk64 · 06-15-2018, 08:47 PM

One piece dually valves and you will never go back.

GoneToTheDog · 06-16-2018, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Spk64

One piece dually valves and you will never go back.

Another vote for dually valve stems.

BCam · 06-16-2018, 05:09 PM

I also had Borg extensions installed when I had new tires put on and installed a TPMS systerm. Although my braided extensions worked fine, I couldn't see putting my TPMS sensors on them.