How To Route Air Line for Air Lift Single Needle Gauge Panel with One Paddle Switch

Updated 08/06/2020 | Published 08/04/2020

Question:

I have air bags on my Tacoma and currently fill them with a bike pump. I have an on board Viair compressor and would like to add this switch to fill my bags with air from the compressor. I currently have the compressor mounted in the truck bed and use a manual switch to turn it on, while I get a beer out of the ice chest in the bed. I would like to use this switch near my compressor in the bed so I can monitor the height as I stand outside at the tailgate, drinking beer. Can I simply run in and out air lines to this switch and use the switch after I turn on the compressor? I also have no need for the gauge to light up, so could I run this air switch without running electricity to it?

asked by: Greg R

Expert Reply:

The Air Lift Single Needle Gauge Panel with One Paddle Switch part # AL26161 simply put is a manual pneumatic switch. It has a single exhaust and intake port for inflation and deflation. I have attached a photo below which should help with routing the air lines. In regards to the electrical connections, you can disregard these as they are not required for the switch to operate.

expert reply by: Conner L