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Apex deflation valves vs ARB deflator?

Discussion in 'General Tacoma Talk' started by that_06regularcab, Aug 31, 2025.

  1. Aug 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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    that_06regularcab

    that_06regularcab [OP] 3rd gear wide open in a Toyota

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    I've heard about the Apex valves but gosh are those outdated now or? I also know about the ARB deflator's but what'a y'all recommend? I think a friend tried to use his deflator on my rig but for whatever reason he couldn't get it to work so i just stood there with a screwdriver pushing in the valve out in the cold like an idiot forever lol.

    picture is for funsies back when i put boss MT’s on the rig but it’s gona need new tires that’ll probly be the next thing I spam us with lol

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  2. Aug 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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    I've had good luck with morrflate. I do use LockNFlate air chucks to keep it locked in.
     
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  3. Aug 31, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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    4x4junkie

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    Not familiar with the Apex deflator, but I have the ARB one and it works awesome.
    One of my buddies also got the ARB but he seemed to have a harder time with it... I tried to show him how to use it, but I dunno why the continued struggle (maybe it's not for everybody, although I never found it difficult at all to use)... It lets me deflate four 35x12.50R15s from 35 PSI to 12 PSI in about 8-10 minutes.
     
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  4. Aug 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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    Laxtoy

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    Look like Apex are basically Staun knockoffs

    I’ve had the ARB deflator for a long time, been using a homemade Morrflate for the last 5 years or so, now the ARB only gets used when I’m too lazy.

    The ARB removes the valve core to deflate, on first use I messed a valve core up and had to pull the core from my spare tire. It’s something you need to be precise when using.

    The nice thing about the Staun type deflator is it’s pretty much screw it on and wait until they’re done doing their thing, a lot less concern than the ARB.

    That said, if you know how to use it, the ARB is rock solid and reliable.
     
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