Extra switches and gauges

Just so you know the SLS bags manually operated are greatly effected by a little weight change. I guess it doesn't really matter since you'll have the switches in the cab but I was running with a short length of 4mm tube and shrader valves on the ends until I got my valves and compressor sorted. It would go up and down over an inch and a half just from full to empty in a tank of fuel. Kids getting in and out made a huge differance. I'd fill up with fuel, move over to the air in the servo and top up the bags and then let the air out over a couple of weeks as the fuel level/weight dropped.

The only pain over a couple of weeks was measuring it every time. It wouldn't be much good on a trip as you'd have to find some level ground and then you can't measure your heights and be in the vehicle as well.

I'd suggest you work out some way to read the heights while your in the vehicle and then you can just watch them and top them up or let them down as you need. Don't be surprised if it's a full time job while your driving. I guess thats what SLABS is for though.

If you already have the compressor on board and airbags, your already very close to having it working. All you need are 4 valves and a wiring harness.

If you have any questions, just let me know as I resurected mine from scratch.

Happy Days.

Thanks for that, I've got your thread bookmarked.
The issue is the main harness on SLS vehicles is different from non SLS.
If I can patch it in, great, and I'll run full SLS.
If not, I might have to go for an aftermarket system.

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Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

Thanks for that, I've got your thread bookmarked.

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Just don't jump in too quick. I think I have a valve playing up. They are pretty cheap at $12 delivered from China which I guess is the problem.

I wasn't too worried to replace them after a while as they are cheap but at the time they have been in there the effort to replace them would just anoy me. I'd be replacing them each service. Friar Tuck that.

As the airline going to the left/right valves is only 4mm, there's no point having a bigger line feed it so I'm looking out for a cheap wabco left/right valves to use as my up/down valves.

Happy Days.

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Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

You can talk Mr chome bonnet badges and car-poota :p
Just working out how to do the things I want to, because that's how I roll. I do what I want :2up: :lol2:
I want....
EGT
Boost (for when I get dat VNT)
Coolant temp

And need switches for....
Compressor - Dash
Winch Isolation - Why bother ;)
Traction Control off switch (just in case) Again, why? I wouldnt.
Potentially spotlights, although already have on in place but would like to tidy it up - Dash
2 X Airbag up/down switches Below - replaces coin tray
Maybe winch in/out Below - replaces coin tray
LED lightbar switch Below - replaces coin tray
Anything else I can think of :p

And technically, Mr Sheerluck, I need both a mullet and a commodore before you can cut my head off :D

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I will PM you some pics when the lad drops over with the D2:)

Muppet when was the last time you weighed that bluddy thing???:D:D:D

You can talk :p
It's only got a winch, bar and dual batts on it :D

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Originally Posted by Tombie

I will PM you some pics when the lad drops over with the D2:)

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Why PM? Please share. We all need ideas.

Happy Days

For the winch in/out get a steering wheel stereo control and mod to use for winch.

What about gen LR switches for empty spots...can they be used as basic on off if they stay in on press?

Cheers

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Originally Posted by ozscott

What about gen LR switches for empty spots...can they be used as basic on off if they stay in on press?

Cheers

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Yes they can... Done in the D2... :cool:

He still hasnt dropped over at a reasonable hour to take the pics.