Ride Rite schrader valve location

Just got a set of Ride Rites in the mail. May be installing this weekend. Where are you guys mounting the schrader valves? Looking for ideas, thanks!

 

Stock rear bumper? There is a hole next to the bolt that hold the bottom of the bumper to the bumper reinforcement bar bracket. Should be pretty close to the right size.
It is where the silver bolt is next to my quick disconnect.

 

I'm thinking something out of the weather. Maybe inside the bed cubby on the passenger side. I don't have OBA. I'll be mounting two Schrader valves and two air gauges.

 

Ok. I wasn't thinking with gauges. I was thinking just the two valves, which could be mounted on the bottom of the bumper (has a hole on both sides).
But remember to put it somewhere that would be accessible if you put stuff in the back and need to fill the bags.

 

I put mine in the cubby hole next to my power outlet. Fill them before you load the bed.

 

I put mine on the trailer light plate. Have worked well for over 3 years now.

 

That's a good spot.

Besides not blocking the door have you had any issues/regrets about using that location?

I'm still thinking of using the cubby next to the power outlet. I removed the whole box to get a good look at the space and access. Broke off one of the 6 torx screws and bent another but I was able to drill out the broken screw. There is lots of room there and easy access. I plan to mount the gauges at an angle inside the cubby with the schrader valves directly beneath and slightly in front of the gauges so that they are lit by the gauge illumination. I'm planning to tap into the trailer harness for illumination power to the gauges and also will put a dimmer and or switch in line to be able to adjust the brightness or turn them off. I picked up a toyota dimmer switch from the local salvage yard for 5 bucks but haven't been able to figure out the wiring yet. It's a combination dimmer and dome light switch from a camry (wanted that factory look). Also ordered a tubing cutter off ebay for a few bucks to get that clean straight cut that is required for the push-to-connect air fittings in the Ride-Rite kit. I was all set to tackle this last weekend. Then I opened the box from Firestone and it was missing the heat shield and one of the shrader valves. If I get to work on this over the weekend I'll include a few pics.

 

I don't really have any complaints about the location. It's not like you can use those cubby holes for anything anyway.

 

I went with the onboard compressor...and I mounted it in the cubby in the bed. IMO, the on board compressor is the best way to go. worth the money all day long

 

The onboard air compressor is definitely the hot setup. I was really tempted but I'm gonna try it without to see how bad it is. Got the air bags installed but didn't get the gauges plumbed in yet. Was also working on a aux fuse panel. It's done now so I can get back to the gauge install. Here's a pic of the fuse panel.
Installed.

 

I mounted mine in the rear bumper between the license plate lights and the license plate. Easy to drill through the bumper and accessible whether or not you have anything in the bed. Did it the same way on my 97 Tacoma.

 

use them on the licence plate as bolts to hold the plate to the bumper

 

Thanks. That was my first choice but the problem is I have a license plate frame mounted backup camera and the schrader valves aren't long enough. I have the gauges mounted in the box next to the 110v outlet now and the schrader valves are connected but not mounted. Still looking for a better spot. That box just isn't ideal. It's a little small and I have to sit on the tailgate to reach it. It's operational again and I can monitor the psi at a glance so that's progress.

 

or you can get the compressor kit and not have to worry about Schrader valves just a thought

 

No way, it's like $300 more isn't it? I put my bags in and won't touch them until snowmobile season is over and then I'll air them down and not touch them again until next winter. Not only that but you can adjust the air pressure by hand with the smallest bike pump on earth, I keep it in my center console. My valves are locaed underneath the bumper, left of the license plate.

 

I think you can buy the complete kit with bags and compressor for around 500. worth it to me so you don't have to worry about finding a gas station to air up. it's all done in the cab within hands reach

 

yep. love having mine in the center console. just look down and adjust to the right psi! kinda nice.

but If I didn't do the compressor, I would have put the valves on either side of the license plate. seems like a good location too!

 

if any body is looking for a kit I have a complete one and am willing to sell

 

Gas station? You can fill them in 10 seconds with one of these:

 

I used something like that this morning to adjust them. I like the full kit with compressor and I can afford it but I really don't need it. I got the gauges so I could spot a leak if one happens and fix it at home instead of on the side of the road.