- Jan 29, 2012
- 268
I'm wondering if anyone has ever done or knows of a replacement compressor for the rear suspension. Maybe I should explain.
Not shockingly I have a compressor that runs but no longer builds pressure. In looking for a replacement, I'm not amused by the prices. However, I keep seeing universal pumps in the 75.00 to 100.00 range, that's not so bad. Is is possible to rig one of these to work?
Currently, I added a T and a schraeder valve to manually inflate the bags for my needs. I'd like to a tie a compressor into this setup be able to have more control over my ride setting, especially when towing, that's my biggest issue right now.
So, I figure 2 options. 1st and most preferable, is it possible to use the wiring from the factory pump to control a universal pump? My thoughts are that the sensor is till in place, and if the computer is sending power to the pump to increase pressure, it can tell the new pump that. Not sure how the release of air to lower would work...
2nd option, a simple switch I can control in the back. In this case, where's a good place to get power from? Also need to figure a vent option for this too, unless that's a feature the pump would have built in.
Fire away!
Not shockingly I have a compressor that runs but no longer builds pressure. In looking for a replacement, I'm not amused by the prices. However, I keep seeing universal pumps in the 75.00 to 100.00 range, that's not so bad. Is is possible to rig one of these to work?
Currently, I added a T and a schraeder valve to manually inflate the bags for my needs. I'd like to a tie a compressor into this setup be able to have more control over my ride setting, especially when towing, that's my biggest issue right now.
So, I figure 2 options. 1st and most preferable, is it possible to use the wiring from the factory pump to control a universal pump? My thoughts are that the sensor is till in place, and if the computer is sending power to the pump to increase pressure, it can tell the new pump that. Not sure how the release of air to lower would work...
2nd option, a simple switch I can control in the back. In this case, where's a good place to get power from? Also need to figure a vent option for this too, unless that's a feature the pump would have built in.
Fire away!