Metal Valve Stems - Dually

[RJOL]

Does anyone have a good source for some metal valve stems to replace the plastic ones that come with the 3rd gen duallys?



The local tire store has some, but they are only about 3/4" long. They said that I would have to have them custom order some if I wanted them to be about 1" to 1 1/2" long. I don't want the dually setup that places like Camping World sells. I just want the stems. The plastic ones bend over when you try to fill them and are very hard to get a air tool on...

 

[Bill Stockard]

The short steel valve stems will work if you re-use the OEM plastic valve extensions and use an air chuck and gauge as shown in the following link, post #12.



Also, there are photos of them in my Reader's Rigs.



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150752



I have been using this setup for nearly 3 years and no problems. I rotate my tires regularly and don't have any problems with the valve stems not matching up with the holes in the wheel skins.



Bill

 

[RJOL]

Thanks for the reply...



I think I've found the answer. I'm going to use the short stems that the tire dealer has and put these on:



http://www.expeditionexchange.com/xcart/customer/product.php?productid=18639&cat=303&page=1



They are all metal, have a double seal in them, and don't need a cap, as they have a pop up seal on the top to keep out dirt and water...