Tire Pressure Check

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I know this is really going to sound stupid but, How do you check the tire pressure on the rear duals of the 3500's #ad
? The valve stems are mounted on the inside of the outer wheel and the outside of the inner wheel??? #ad
Also, It seems as though it may be worth getting the stem extenders that mount to the wheel covers, any thoughts here?

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01' 3500 Bright White,QC LWB, Auto, 4:10, 24 Valve Dodge Cummins Turbo Diesel
2000 Dutchman Travel Trailer
1996 Harley-Davidson FLHR

 

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You need a truck type air gauge,availible at any auto parts. You can also check and add air at any truck stop,they have the chuck you need. The valve extenders will throw your wheels off balance and the extra leverage has been known break off valve stems. It's much better to use the correct style chuck and gauge.

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95' 25004X4,AT,Driftwood,Banks,Warn fender flairs and running boards(Play truck)95 3500,5 speed,driftwood,Banks&phscotty,34,000 GCVW apple and tractor hauler(work truck)

 

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Hey I had to find mine too a while back. Your back tires already have some small extentions on them, so you can use the back side of a truck tire gauge (the two angle jobs). I went up to a truck stop and got I very good gauge that has a dial and hold the pressure reading till you release it it is very convienent. They are really pretty easy to check. Note for later remind who ever does rotation or any other work when removing your rear tires to get those two stems lined up, it makes it alot easier to them.

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2001/3500/6X6/4. 10 LSD/AT/K&N/MUFFLER&RESONATOR MIA

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Thanks fellas!

 

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So do you have to remove the simulators?

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'01 Eth 3500 dually, no mods planned except maybe an amsoil filter & guages. See My Truck and also be sure to read What tools & methods to use for an easy 1st oil change!!!
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Shouldn't have to remove the simulators unless they are installed in the wrong position and block access to the tire vales.

 

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yea, DO NOT use the valve extenders. I did, some how they got wrapped up and pulled the valve stem right out of the tire. Not good on a hot July day, got a quick lesson on how to jack her up and change tire though!



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1999 3500 quad cab, auto aero fendor trim and running boards,
bugflector II, K&N filter, Geno's monster tip

 

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ralphr
How did you like the three in one use- spinner handle?
I put a sawed off (aprox 2') fence pole under rear seat, so I can slide it over handle. This keeps it from severing my hand off in the middle while loosening lug nuts(also extension for more leverage).
Using handle by it self for jack and pulley for spare is not to bad.

 

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You Guy's Just have to grow out of your TRAINING WHEELS #ad
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"Have you driven OVER a phord lately"
2001 2500 BRT WHT SPORT QUADCAB 4X4 ETH 3. 54LSD TRLR CMPR PKG ALL OPT XCPT LTHR

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Missouri Mule, good idea I'll have to try it. Bought a combination hammer pry bar, (soft rubber mallit on one side with a pry bar on the other), for R&R trim rings. Now if I could just find a decent jack, the factory one is ok except you have to turn it for 3 hours just to get it up to the axle. had an floor jack rated at 3500 puonds, but with any load it is under rated, larger rated jack would be to big!?

from your signiture your not to far from where I am. Mabey I'll pass you one day?

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1999 3500 quad cab, auto aero fendor trim and running boards,
bugflector II, K&N filter, Geno's monster tip

 

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ok, so you don't remove the simulators... but, do you leave the valve caps removed all the time?

 

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If you leave your caps off you run the risk of dirt collecting in the valves,the next time you add air you can inject the dirt in which can keep the valve from sealing,giving you a leak. It's a good idea to let a little blast of air out of the tire before adding air to clean out the valve stem.

 

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I don't know if they changed it since I got mine , but the factory used short extensions with no threads on the end for a cap to screw on to. The way the extension is designed the only way to get dirt in the valve would be if the dirt was packed in the business end of the air hose.

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99,QC,3500,Sport Black,4x4,Auto,3. 54,Anti-spin,Camper pkg,Carpet delete,all options except leather.
Silencer ring?? We don't need no stinking silencer ring!!!
Self installed goodies,
OEM Running boards,Mud flaps&Bed liner, Tinted windows,Jacobs E-Brake,BD Torque Loc. Whimpy stock class 4?? hitch fell off-replaced it with a Super Hitch(1200# tongue,15000# trailer) on the house from DC thanks for the recall!!

 

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I've been using valve extenders for some time with no problems. A friend of mine with a phord has been using them for several years with no problems. Makes checking pressure easy, just my . 02.

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99 3500 QC 4x4 a/t 4. 10 SLT loaded except leather Driftwood/agate Proper Valvement, PS, 18-11-99 reflash, Line-x, Geno's mud flaps/weights

 

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Yes, remove the simulators on the rear!
It took me 3 years to realize this one:
The hand hole in the wheel IS big enough to get your hand into to get the valve stem cap off. It help line up the angle for the gauge and chuck. The hole in the simulator is too small (for most) to actually reach in and remove the caps.
Try it, it's alot easier.
Also-I notice that these tire change air pressure alot when the temp outside drops. All 6 tires dropped about 12 psi in 2 months.

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'94 3500 4x4, 204,000 miles, Never had a cat, Auto w/shift kit (thanks Dave G), 3. 54 Gears, TST #5 plate, 235-85-16s, Rancho 9000s w/remote, Isspro gauges inplace of cupholder & Amsoil Bumper to Bumper. NRA member. Blue Ribbon Coalition member.
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