Quick disconnect AirDog's

[1lowdiesel]

I know what you're saying 100%, you are part of the maybe 5% of people that want to mount it in a place other than specified. Hell i didn't even mount mine where they tell you to lol. Where do you want to mount your's?

[2Tone12V]

Originally Posted by Torque Monkey

If you are looking for feedback, it would be nice to have one of those couplers you showed picks of with an 1/8" NPT port drilled in the side. I like to take fuel pressure right at the CP3 or VP44 of what ever else. Just a suggestion. I usually make my own.

Beat you to it already. Its being made right now.

[2Tone12V]

This is exactly what I expected from the CompD crowd. The majority work on your own stuff and the other fittings don't bother you. I am the same way. I respect that for sure. But lets face it. If the industry was a smart as the people were on compd things would be much different. So we can only do our best to get the new peoples feet wet and learn slowly and let them grow into things. Actually I take that back. I couldn't imagine having compd people calling all day. I'd be argueing all day long!! Good stuff though guys. I liked talking about all the pro's and con's.

Highfinance97 quit texting me. Can't you see I'm busy!!

[Highfinance97]

Originally Posted by 2Tone12V

Highfinance97 quit texting me. Can't you see I'm busy!!

Get to work!!

[Snedge]

For what it's worth I have some of the old stlye kits available. Dodge only though.

[theonlyz]

Originally Posted by 1lowdiesel

I know what you're saying 100%, you are part of the maybe 5% of people that want to mount it in a place other than specified. Hell i didn't even mount mine where they tell you to lol. Where do you want to mount your's?

With it just hanging down off the frame like that, it worries me. I can see bad things happening to it. On top of the whole safety issue it just doesnt look very clean in my opinion. Its a ingenious idea but I demand a little more.

I was able to find the older style at PDP about an hour ago. This one I was thinking of mounting in the bed or making its own skid plate if it goes under the truck. Just anything for some more added protection. Ive also seen where guys have cut the bracket and flipped it around and tucked it on the inside of the frame rail. Not sure right now but, Ill figure it out when it comes because no two trucks seem to be the same.

[theonlyz]

Originally Posted by Snedge

For what it's worth I have some of the old stlye kits available. Dodge only though.

Damn I didnt even think to use you for something like this, sorry.

[woodsrat]

We have some of the old style in stock still. 2-98.5 thru 04 dodge. 1-7.3 ford all are 150's. We have all the old fittings in stock also if you guys need them and will keep them in stock.


Chuck
New Era Diesel
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[Blacksdieselhp]

Hey Anthony, you got a pm

[SHughes]

Old kits, new kits, whatever kits...I only have one thing to say, the recommended mounting location is less than ideal for a lowered truck.

[dieselduck]

A little off subject, but I have an AD165II on my 06 Dodge, had it on about a year and a half. The fittings (zinc plated I think) are all corroded very badly and the paint is falling off the mounting bracket. I was planning on having the bracket powder coated this winter, and was wanting to locate some Stainless Steel fittings to replace the rusted factory fittings. Does Air Dog offer Stainless fittings? Or can Air Dog at least supply me with a list of fittings I will need to find in Stainless. I am not sure on all the call outs on the various fittings.

Anyone else have this problem? I live in Illinois where they love to salt in the winter.

[theonlyz]

Originally Posted by dieselduck

A little off subject, but I have an AD165II on my 06 Dodge, had it on about a year and a half. The fittings (zinc plated I think) are all corroded very badly and the paint is falling off the mounting bracket. I was planning on having the bracket powder coated this winter, and was wanting to locate some Stainless Steel fittings to replace the rusted factory fittings. Does Air Dog offer Stainless fittings? Or can Air Dog at least supply me with a list of fittings I will need to find in Stainless. I am not sure on all the call outs on the various fittings.

Anyone else have this problem? I live in Illinois where they love to salt in the winter.

Funny you bring this up. I forgot to add that because I got wrapped up in the rest of it. I had the same problem as you are having with the rust. That why Im interested in putting it in the bed so I can keep it more protected.

Mine was covered in rust from the salt and debris flying up at it. If I do end up keeping it somewhere under the truck, I will be sure and coat this one with used oil to keep it from rusting so bad.

[Highfinance97]

Originally Posted by SHughes

Old kits, new kits, whatever kits...I only have one thing to say, the recommended mounting location is less than ideal for a lowered truck.

The way they mount is my only gripe with AirDog, I like the way the competitor mount is beside the fact it gets all the road grime from the tires being in the wheel well

[Stangpwr71]

one big gripe i have with the new kits is that the male end of the hose wich goes into the pump is way to freaking long, it could be shortend atleast 2inches.

it really screws you up when installing on a sissy shortbed truck.

other then that not too bad. except if you could make the end at the tank connection and pump/filter conection both 90 degree.

[2Tone12V]

All are good idea's. But all of them cost more money. Which means the kits go up yet again. Then we will be talking about "AirDog is greedy, they keep raising the cost." Everyone has got spoiled with the low cost. Remember about 3-4 years ago how much pumps cost? Its still nowhere near what they used to cost. Like someone said. You can't please everyone. It's impossible.

[seriousdiesel]

I dislike the new style also. Put one on a reg cab the other day and there was not enough room between the fuel tank and trans crossmember with the new QD fittings. I ended up cutting one QD fitting off and onstalling the old style 90 deg fitting. Also on the mount, I really like the frame clamp style mount VS having to drill but on the QC short bed trucks theres not enough room to get the pump inside the frame and Ive had to mount it on the outside. I really miss the old 90 deg mount that sat the pump sideways between the frame. I know it may be in the way for pulling the trans but in all reality how often will the trans be out in most cases. Why was the old 90 deg mount changed anyway?

[Stangpwr71]

I am curios as to why you even asked this question on here?

You keep saying it is impossible to please everyone and the cost will just go up. it looks like you really didn't care if people don't like them but you were just hoping to put a feather in your cap and feel good about yourself.

You want feedback to improve the product but you instantly shoot it down.

I'm just calling it as i see it.

I have already installed a couple of the new ones and plenty of the old.

[2Tone12V]

Originally Posted by seriousdiesel

I dislike the new style also. Put one on a reg cab the other day and there was not enough room between the fuel tank and trans crossmember with the new QD fittings. I ended up cutting one QD fitting off and onstalling the old style 90 deg fitting. Also on the mount, I really like the frame clamp style mount VS having to drill but on the QC short bed trucks theres not enough room to get the pump inside the frame and Ive had to mount it on the outside. I really miss the old 90 deg mount that sat the pump sideways between the frame. I know it may be in the way for pulling the trans but in all reality how often will the trans be out in most cases. Why was the old 90 deg mount changed anyway?

It still didn't fit on every truck. Only way to have it back is to have it sold seperately if someone were wanting it. But then we get calls and complaints it should have been included. With the bracket we have now. It can mount on every truck, no matter the app. If we use the other one people get into an install and can't mount it at all. And those calls are very delightful.

[2Tone12V]

Originally Posted by Stangpwr71

I am curios as to why you even asked this question on here?

You keep saying it is impossible to please everyone and the cost will just go up. it looks like you really didn't care if people don't like them but you were just hoping to put a feather in your cap and feel good about yourself.

You want feedback to improve the product but you instantly shoot it down.

I'm just calling it as i see it.

I have already installed a couple of the new ones and plenty of the old.

Maybe you need to read the entire thread before you open your mouth. Do you say this cause I said that some of the suggestions were more expensive? Do you want to pay more for a unit? If you were part of the manufacturing you would understand it better. I kindly suggest you go back and read where I stated over and over I take all of these suggestions up in meetings and enjoy having the installers point out the pro's and con's. Should I not give my point of view on things when they give a con and just have the kits changed? Or was it they were legitimate reason's behind all of them and you didn't like the answer? Your suggestion just like the others will be discussed. Thanks for everyone's input. Overall what i got from this is. Everyone's PERSONAL preference is different. And from a manufacturing standpoint, it was a good move for the better part of our customers. Of course you guys that turn wrenches are waiting to see if the plastic will break or not. But only time will tell THEN we can discuss that part.

[LReiff]

Originally Posted by Stangpwr71

I am curios as to why you even asked this question on here?

You keep saying it is impossible to please everyone and the cost will just go up. it looks like you really didn't care if people don't like them but you were just hoping to put a feather in your cap and feel good about yourself.

You want feedback to improve the product but you instantly shoot it down.

I'm just calling it as i see it.

I have already installed a couple of the new ones and plenty of the old.

I couldn't agree more. If I didn't dislike the competitor so much, these new quick couplers would be reason enough for me to jump ship. Other than air separation and warranty there are plenty of other alternatives.