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replace voss connector with push fit for Air struts
Hi at all
Do you think that is possible to replace voss connector on air struts by push fit?
And can replace thé air Line original by another air Line ?
Thank s for your help
Philippe
10th Dec 2023 6:02 pm
pwheeldon
Member Since: 14 Jan 2020
Location: West Yorks
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Hi,
I know that Gstuart swapped his for pushfit and I used pushfit T on my D3 with no issues. The kit to convert from a Hitachi to an AMK includes pushfit connectors too.
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10th Dec 2023 8:11 pm
loanrangie
Member Since: 18 Jun 2017
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Re: replace voss connector with push fit for Air struts
kineland wrote:
Hi at all
Do you think that is possible to replace voss connector on air struts by push fit?
And can replace thé air Line original by another air Line ?
Thank s for your help
Philippe
Its just 6mm pneumatic hose so as long as its rated for the same or more pressure it will be fine, use nylon and not PU.
11th Dec 2023 4:20 am
highlands
Member Since: 10 Jan 2010
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I am looking to do some work to my D3 also.
I have noticed that most of the 6mm push fit connectors are rated 10 Bar whereas the suspension system has a maximum pressure of 23 Bar.
I'd be interested to know where you can get the higher rated push fit connectors for reasonable cost.
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Hi
Plus 1 @highlands with regards to AFS as also got mine from there , rated 80 x bar / 1100 Psi
I ensured the cuts were made with a plastic tube cutter to ensure the ends were cut squarely and not leaving any pieces of plastic on the cut , used some emery cloth if there were any gouges / score marks on the ends of the pipes , cutting them back to a good section if there was enough pipe
Used a few wraps of PTFE for the threads , along with some soapy water after and also didn’t have any issues converting all of my Voss convectors to pushfits
Plus considerably cheaper seeing the Voss fittings are around £15.00 each, brass pushfits £4.50 each
Hope that also helps
14th Dec 2023 11:30 am
Garwood56
Member Since: 24 Jun 2021
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 444
I can second that when I replaced my front struts and front valve block. Took gstuarts advice and swapped all Voss to push fit. No problems and makes life easy for future 👍
15th Dec 2023 10:18 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14138
Hi @ Garwood56
So pleased it also worked out for u and indeed makes life easier , particularly the rear valve block
Still cant get over the cost of those Voss connectors ranging from £13-18 each
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