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These mods were inspired by Changing Lane's YouTube video: Full Time RV Truck Upgrades (and one BIG Issue) (F350 DRW) The video is embedded at the bottom of this post. Note these mods are new as of 23 May. Any unanticipated issues discovered at a later date will be posted.
The mods installed were Centramatic Dynamic Balancers (front and rear) and valve extensions on the rear wheels. In Chad's video the applicable information starts at about the 10 minute mark. Chad covers the installation well so I won't go into much detail.
First, the front Centramatics. Why did I install these? I've had experience with Centramatics on my Honda Goldwing and also installed them on the 315RLTS. (If curious about the latter, see https://gdrvowners.com/forum/operati...n-a-19-315rlts )
Do the Centramatics work? Having experimented with DynaBeads (similar technology as they keep the heaviest point of the wheel/tire consistently at the lowest point or contact patch) and with the experience on the 'Wing and trailer with the Centramatic, all I can testify to is I've never had an issue with balanced wheels or vibration with them installed. Whether they are worth the $$$ is a personal decision.
The valve extension kit I purchased has "AirMax" on the card, but the affiliate link from Changing Lanes' video points to a Phoenix USA AML1 Air Inflation Kit. Both are from the same OEM (website is www.phoenixusa.com) and as you can see below the kit purchased is indeed the AML1...so not sure why the name difference. Must be an "Amazon thing".
The length of the lines wasn't ideal nor is the angle of the outside line ideal IMO. It appears to work, but could have been better if designed specifically for a Ford rear wheel setup. The numbers below correspond to the text that follows the pictures.
1) Outside wheel removed and first line installed. I used a very small amount of thread sealant tape on the valve stem and a drop of blue threadlock before installing the new line. (Whether that's good or bad I don't know...). I also used a small amount of blue threadlocker on the small nuts that secure the line to the bracket.
2) Centramatic wheel balancer installed on rear wheel.
3) Lines installed.
4) Cover installed. If you look closely there's a slight indentation as the bracket isn't quite the right size (should extend further in the vertical so it doesn't interfere with the cover.) I don't like these wheels anyway, so wasn't worried about the scratches caused by the interference.
The payoff for the work was the ease in adding air to the rear tires. Between the easy-to-access valves and the digital air pressure gauge on my compressor it was a simple (and fast!) process to accurately get the tires to their inflation specification (65 psi). Anyone that has a dually knows what a pain in the posterior it is to add air to the tires.
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Howard
The mods installed were Centramatic Dynamic Balancers (front and rear) and valve extensions on the rear wheels. In Chad's video the applicable information starts at about the 10 minute mark. Chad covers the installation well so I won't go into much detail.
First, the front Centramatics. Why did I install these? I've had experience with Centramatics on my Honda Goldwing and also installed them on the 315RLTS. (If curious about the latter, see https://gdrvowners.com/forum/operati...n-a-19-315rlts )
Do the Centramatics work? Having experimented with DynaBeads (similar technology as they keep the heaviest point of the wheel/tire consistently at the lowest point or contact patch) and with the experience on the 'Wing and trailer with the Centramatic, all I can testify to is I've never had an issue with balanced wheels or vibration with them installed. Whether they are worth the $$$ is a personal decision.
The valve extension kit I purchased has "AirMax" on the card, but the affiliate link from Changing Lanes' video points to a Phoenix USA AML1 Air Inflation Kit. Both are from the same OEM (website is www.phoenixusa.com) and as you can see below the kit purchased is indeed the AML1...so not sure why the name difference. Must be an "Amazon thing".
The length of the lines wasn't ideal nor is the angle of the outside line ideal IMO. It appears to work, but could have been better if designed specifically for a Ford rear wheel setup. The numbers below correspond to the text that follows the pictures.
1) Outside wheel removed and first line installed. I used a very small amount of thread sealant tape on the valve stem and a drop of blue threadlock before installing the new line. (Whether that's good or bad I don't know...). I also used a small amount of blue threadlocker on the small nuts that secure the line to the bracket.
2) Centramatic wheel balancer installed on rear wheel.
3) Lines installed.
4) Cover installed. If you look closely there's a slight indentation as the bracket isn't quite the right size (should extend further in the vertical so it doesn't interfere with the cover.) I don't like these wheels anyway, so wasn't worried about the scratches caused by the interference.
The payoff for the work was the ease in adding air to the rear tires. Between the easy-to-access valves and the digital air pressure gauge on my compressor it was a simple (and fast!) process to accurately get the tires to their inflation specification (65 psi). Anyone that has a dually knows what a pain in the posterior it is to add air to the tires.
http://at [URL="https://www.youtube....[/URL]
Howard
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The angle of the valve stem is such that a extension hits the wheel.
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