Crossfires

[Av8r3400]

Has anyone put Crossfire pressure hoses on their duals while keeping the nice chrome hub covers?

If so, how did you do it?   Photos please...

 

 

(Please, no hitch arguments)

[SuiteSuccess]

Yes.  Mine are mounted with moon hubs.  Just used a dremmel to cut small slot in the edge for the bracket.  Will see if I can get you some pics in next couple of days.  You can mount the supplied bracket either to a wheel stud or hub bolt.  I used a hub bolt.  Also if you order the Crossfires get the one with three Schraeder valves.  That way you can put TPMS on each tire and still have a fill valve.

[SuiteSuccess]

Oh BTW may want to make yourself one of these to keep handy if you need to remove or place the hose on the inner tire valve.

[chief916]

21 minutes ago, SuiteSuccess said:

Oh BTW may want to make yourself one of these to keep handy if you need to remove or place the hose on the inner tire valve.

 

How long did you make your handle?

[SuiteSuccess]

8” if I recall.  Has been several years.  

Edited October 3, 2020 by SuiteSuccess

[rickeieio]

I have cross-fires and hub caps.  I'll be at the National.

[noteven]

I use one of them there long handle dealies to reach the inside valve cap and a big wheel trucker air chuck. 
 

One hub cap has a dint in it and they are both rusty...🤣

[rdickinson]

Put mine on 5 yrs ago in Florida, no issues.  Only need one TPMS sensor instead of 2.

[SuiteSuccess]

10 hours ago, rdickinson said:

Put mine on 5 yrs ago in Florida, no issues.  Only need one TPMS sensor instead of 2.

Charlie Lord suggested the 3 valve system.  Certainly can be done the way you have yours.  The 3 valve allows each individual tire to be monitored rather than both as duals. Apparently it is designed such that if one tire leaks it will not allow the other tire to also deflate.  I found added benefit in that setup.

[Jim & Wilma]

We have considered putting Crossfires on our duals.  I’m currently unconvinced of their value and would like to hear any testimonials or theory of how they help.

I have found our dual tire pressures remain remarkably stable and track together through change in temperature.  We do monitor each tire with the TST 507 TPMS.  I’m not clear on what problem the Crossfires would solve that couldn’t be as effectively solved by responding to loss of pressure from an individual tire. 

On the other hand, I’m aware of a least a couple folks that had problems with their systems, one of which was a consequence of inadequately securing the Crossfire.  I would definitely pay attention to the best methods of installing these should that be your decision. 

[SuiteSuccess]

24 minutes ago, Jim & Wilma said:

We have considered putting Crossfires on our duals.  I’m currently unconvinced of their value and would like to hear any testimonials or theory of how they help.

I have found our dual tire pressures remain remarkably stable and track together through change in temperature.  We do monitor each tire with the TST 507 TPMS.  I’m not clear on what problem the Crossfires would solve that couldn’t be as effectively solved by responding to loss of pressure from an individual tire. 

On the other hand, I’m aware of a least a couple folks that had problems with their systems, one of which was a consequence of inadequately securing the Crossfire.  I would definitely pay attention to the best methods of installing these should that be your decision. 

Jim,

I added them simply for convenience.  It was hard for me to lay on my back and get my fat hand between the tires to put on the TST sensor.  I tried to devise a tool for that but that failed.  So if I did get the sensor on and needed to add air to the inner tire same difficult process again.  In fairness I did have to replace one Crossfire due to a leak but otherwise have been pretty much trouble free.

Edited October 4, 2020 by SuiteSuccess

[Jim & Wilma]

6 minutes ago, SuiteSuccess said:I added them simply for convenience.

Yep, I’ve considered just adding extensions for that reason. Screwing the TST on the outside tire stem, through wheel access hole, is a test in dexterity and patience.  I’ve found that closing my eyes and seeking inner peace works best. I do cheat though and have removed the TST anti-theft outer shell.

[SuiteSuccess]

48 minutes ago, Jim & Wilma said:

Yep, I’ve considered just adding extensions for that reason. Screwing the TST on the outside tire stem, through wheel access hole, is a test in dexterity and patience.  I’ve found that closing my eyes and seeking inner peace works best. I do cheat though and have removed the TST anti-theft outer shell.

Yes tried the inner peace thing but been married 48 yrs and have kids and grandkids. Doesn’t work on my command. 😊. I tried removing the anti theft shield and sticking in a piece of hose like I used to do with spark plugs. That failed also. Sometimes I feel like Wylie Coyote and all his failed inventions. 

[Jaydrvr]

I've been using Cat's Eyes crossovers on my work trucks for about twenty years, with excellent results. I initially used them because of the difficulty in checking and airing 16" duals, but since am using them on all dual axles. They allow me to visually check air pressure levels as I walk around, plus I have a single point to add air. Also, there's the benefit of automatically balancing both tires. Wouldn't be without them. Jay

[Phil D]

On my truck I consider Crossfires money well spent just for the convenience of the single inflation point.  The old Kenworth-exclusive Alcoa wheels with semi-triangular hand holes were unique, but a bigger PITA than regular ol' round holes, so removing and replacing pressure sensors on those inner duals was a nightmare.

All of the other benefits that they offer are just gravy.

[noteven]

In my ideas binder for a well built RV trailer no one would want to pay for the wheel houses are made out of 3/8” stainless steel plate. The blow outs can beat on that.

[jenandjon]

Meh we put crossfires on all our farm trucks. They were great. Until you had to take one apart. They only lasted a couple years. I suppose on highway use only they would be fine. 2 or 3 years of gravel roads and salty highways didn't do them any good.

I really like that when you did lose one tire it didn't let the other one go flat also.

[SuiteSuccess]

Larry,

My mounting.

Slot cut in half moon hub cover.  Doesn’t show at all.

 

One other thing.  If you do go with Crossfires get the rubber extension supports that fill the wheel hole to support the extension going to the inner tire.  If you don’t the vibration will eventually crack the fitting at the main housing.

Edited October 4, 2020 by SuiteSuccess

[MoSKP9]

Mine are mounted identical to Suitesuccess's. Notched out the hubcap. I also am running Centramatics on all 4 corners. Due to the curvature of the highway your inner rear wheel tires will see a slightly higher load and the crossfires will even out that load by balancing the tire pressure between the dual rear tires on each side. Especially helpful when you cross over on uneven lanes or have to run with one tire off the edge of the pavement as in some construction zones. Definitely worth the money. I Don't know if Ed Donnelly is going to be presenting a talk on the Crossfires at this years HDT rally or not, but there will be several of us there to show you their Crossfire installations in person.