Genius tire inflator/deflator kit

[Workinonit]

Hello All, new member, first post. Was going up to Chinns Lake last weekend and saw a guy in a jeep pumping up all his tires at once! Found this online:

https://morrflate.com/

Anyone use these? It looked like the guy just ran all the tubing along his under carriage so he could just pull out each small length to reach his tires. Would make that pumping up and deflating a lot quicker! I just wonder how the tubing would handle the weather extremes here if you installed it permanently.

 

[subzali]

My BIL is looking into this for his Taco: same thing different company but prebuilt kits for certain models.
https://updownair.com/

Plastic tubing is used for AIR lockers, seems to hold up ok?

 

[Workinonit]

Thanks for sharing that other brand. Now that I see that system it may have been the one on the Jeep I saw. Not sure why it would work for a 3rd gen and not a 4th gen Tacoma.

 

[Inukshuk]

Welcome!

I have and like the Indeflate four hose unit for inflation. I hook it up and check back in 8-9 minutes. Only marginally longer to set up and repack and then I have time for other things while it fills. To deflate I still prefer my Staun deflators.

https://adventure-imports.com/product/indeflate/

Holler if you want to see it.

@Oh_shift I think has a system to connect at each wheel.

 

[Oh_shift]

@Oh_shift I think has a system to connect at each wheel.

Welcome to the group, off roading, and mods [if applicable]!

I do have hoses mounted on the truck with schrader valves at each wheel. Works great when the hoses don't leak. I think from getting too hot as they run near the exhausts. I just used harbor freight hoses, but I couldn't really find any high pressure high temp rated pneumatic lines. I ended up buying some heat shield rated up to 1200*F that I need to run over the lines [still in process of installing]:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RFR12CX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Because of all the fittings, the price got kinda high for the whole system. And there are some good ways (and bad ones) to save money from what I did. Here's a link if want to know more. I've made some changes since then, but this will give you a gist of what I did or how to start:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/222983-champs-build-adventure-thread-2.html#post3093694

Here's another kit that's out there, but still DIY:
https://www.ragofabrication.com/products/the-wifey-air-system?_pos=2&_sid=19b86da34&_ss=r

 

[gungriffin]

I was out wheeling with a guy a few weekends ago that also just built his. He had Tubes and Hoses in Loveland crimp all of the hoses to order and then bought all of the hardware off of Amazon. The biggest advantage was just that if it took 3 minutes a tire to inflate, he could walk away for 12 minutes as opposed to needing to babysit everything to change from tire to tire. He said that about 4 years ago it cost him about $100 to do.

 

[bassguyry]

After struggling with my ARB inflator this weekend, I just pulled the trigger on one of the MORRFlate Quad+ kits, with the built in digital gauge. Should be here in a few weeks, and I'll let you guys know how it works out.

https://morrflate.com/shop/morrflate-multi-tire-air-kits/morrflate-quad-plus-4-tire-air-kit/

I'd originally looked at the Indeflate kit that @Inukshuk has, but they're out of stock. Also looks like they're made in South Africa, so I imagine it might be some time before more stock arrives stateside.

 

[Workinonit]

After struggling with my ARB inflator this weekend, I just pulled the trigger on one of the MORRFlate Quad+ kits, with the built in digital gauge. Should be here in a few weeks, and I'll let you guys know how it works out.

https://morrflate.com/shop/morrflate-multi-tire-air-kits/morrflate-quad-plus-4-tire-air-kit/

I'd originally looked at the Indeflate kit that @Inukshuk has, but they're out of stock. Also looks like they're made in South Africa, so I imagine it might be some time before more stock arrives stateside.

I would be curious to know how much time you save. Pretty sure the inflate time is the same but doing all 4 tires can save a little more time... surely less running around the truck.

 

[DaveInDenver]

When you're doing all 4 at once make sure to watch that you don't exceed the duty cycle on your compressor.

 

[bassguyry]

I would be curious to know how much time you save. Pretty sure the inflate time is the same but doing all 4 tires can save a little more time... surely less running around the truck.

Absolutely. Based on what I've read, total inflation time with all four tires at once should be around 10 minutes. Right now, I'm averaging about 3-4 minutes per tire (not including running around the truck), so it will definitely save a few minutes. Though, I'm mostly looking forward to not having to stand at each tire, manually holding open the valve on my ARB inflator.

When you're doing all 4 at once make sure to watch that you don't exceed the duty cycle on your compressor.

That's the first thing I looked at before buying the MORRFlate kit. I'm running an onboard ARB Twin Compressor, which looks to have a duty cycle of 60 minutes on. Thus, I'm hoping the inflation time will be well below that.

 

[RedRunner]

Hello All, new member, first post. Was going up to Chinns Lake last weekend and saw a guy in a jeep pumping up all his tires at once! Found this online:

https://morrflate.com/

Anyone use these? It looked like the guy just ran all the tubing along his under carriage so he could just pull out each small length to reach his tires. Would make that pumping up and deflating a lot quicker! I just wonder how the tubing would handle the weather extremes here if you installed it permanently.

I think the system you saw is from RAGO fabrication. Its called the "wifey kit". Its pretty cool!

The "Wifey" Air System

On Board Air with the "Wifey" Air System. Deflate and Inflate your tires within 4-7 minutes so you can continue to conquer the trails. Fast Free Shipping. Made In The USA.

www.ragofabrication.com

 

[Workinonit]

I think the system you saw is from RAGO fabrication. Its called the "wifey kit". Its pretty cool!

The "Wifey" Air System

On Board Air with the "Wifey" Air System. Deflate and Inflate your tires within 4-7 minutes so you can continue to conquer the trails. Fast Free Shipping. Made In The USA.

www.ragofabrication.com

I actually think it was and UpDownAir system because of the green hoses:

237-1620 Toyota Tacoma (Gen 2 ADS System) | UpDownAir

Gen 2 ADS System (Toyota Tacoma)

updownair.com

 

[LARGEONE]

This basically saves two things...

1) Babysitting
2) The time to move hose between tires

However, with all of the crap I've had to deal with just to keep my ARB air lines working, I'm not sure I would want more air lines to deal with

 

[gungriffin]

Agreed. The primary advantage that I see is not needing to babysit. I believe it was Inukshuk who brought up the point that the 4 wheel inflation system might not be ideal if you want to run higher pressures in the rear. After thinking about it, I am just going to build a 2 wheel setup. I like that it will balance the pressures in the tires on the same axle as well. It is also nice that a 2 wheel setup will be easier to store and lighter. I plan to just make my own when I get around to it. Just buy a few fittings and some 1/4" hose.

 

[LARGEONE]

FWIW the best air lines I have found (least issues/maintenance) are the black lines used on 18 wheeler brake systems. It is fairly inexpensive and the compression fittings used with them HAVE NOT LEAKED. I have tried regular air hose and it sucks...dries out so bad when it gets hot under the truck, and the barb fittings with clamps seem to leak no matter what you do to them.

Anyway...sorry for the off topic hijack.

 

[OilHammer]

I built a 4 hose inflate/deflate system over ten years ago and used it just a couple times. Putting away the hose system was a royal PITA. That part of the process override most of the benefits in my mind. The stain type deflators are far more compact and you can drive with them deflating- saves time. The only benefit to the four hose in my mind is being able to equalize the tire pressure-thing is, most of my cars run different pressure front to back. I bet a two hose system is the winner here for inflation. Do both fronts to x psi then the rear.

 

[Yeti]

I thought the Morrflate was a little overpriced and I had an Amazon gift card so I decided to go the DIY route. I'm happy with my end result but no longer think the Morrflate is overpriced. I spent a little over $300. I wasn't satisfied with a few cheaper parts I originally tried like the barbed tees and 4-way threaded tee. I ended up going overkill on my connections. It is all field serviceable and modular.

Parts list:

QTY	Price	Subtotal	Item	Link	Notes
2	$16.99	$33.98	Metalwork 304 SS Tee 1/4" NPT Female	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DT8GCMW/	Much cheaper options are available. I am sure Stainless Steel was necessary
10 - 14	$4.83	$48.30	Flexzilla Pro 1/4" Reusable Fitting - RP900250	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009TCDKXY/	Reusable and no special tools. I only needed 10 since the hoses I bought came with 4 already.
2	$19.98	$39.96	Flexzilla Pro Air Hose, 1/4 in. x 25 ft. - HFZP1425YW2	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BT2SIY/	Other lengths might be more economical but more end fittings would be needed.
1	$44.50	$44.50	Flexzilla 3-Way Manifold 1/4 in. NPT - A86666FZ	https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Manufacturing-A86666FZ-Flexzilla-Manifold/dp/B07PFDRHNM/	FYI this manifold is 3/8 FNPT. Many cheaper options are available.
1	$37.50	$37.50	Flexzilla Pro High Flow Coupler & Plug Kit (14 Piece), 1/4" NPT - A53458FZ	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CK42B32/	Much cheaper options are available but this gave me spare parts and the hi-flow quick connectors I like. What is actually needed are 3 FNPT plugs and a coupler for however you want to connect to your compressor.
4	$12.23	$48.92	Haltec H-5265 Standard Bore Lock-On Air Chuck	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01938M8MW/	Very secure closed type chuck.
1	$12.97	$12.97	MEASUREMAN 2-1/2inch, 0-60psi, 1/4inchNPT Lower Mount, SS Case	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08TQNC85G/	Glycerin Filled, why not? I prefer a simple analog gauge.
1	$9.99	$9.99	3/8" Mini Ball Valve NPT FxM Thread	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IEUE7WY/	If you use a different manifold, smaller threading may be needed
1	$14.50	$14.50	Nitto Kohki Hi Cupla 20SF-NPT Quick Connect , 1/4" FNPT	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079J4JDNJ/	This fitting is to connect to my Ironman Air Champ Pro Compressor, I think most other compressors use a more standard fitting.
		$290.62	Just over $312 with tax	https://www.jbtools.com/ is another source for the Flexzilla parts

short whip to connect to my compresor:

One half. I really like the clean look with this threaded stainless steel tee:

The bag I already had:

Cheaper parts I ended up not using:

This video gave me some ideas and explained the build options well. Skip the inflation/deflation timing sections, I didn't find that info useful.