Air Lift Union Tee for 1/4" Air Lines
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Air Lift Union Tee for 1/4" Air Lines
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Air Lift Accessories and Parts - AL21838
- Air Suspension Compressor Kit
- Vehicle Suspension
- Connectors
- Union Tee
- Air Lift
- 1/4 Inch Tubing
Adapter splits one incoming air line into two outgoing lines or routes two incoming air lines into one outgoing line.
Features:
- Provides fast and easy air line connection
- Splits 1 incoming line into 2 outgoing lines
- Routes 2 incoming lines into 1 outgoing line
- Fits 1/4" plastic air lines
- Will not work on braided steel air lines
21838 Air Lift Union Tee for 1/4" Plastic Tubing
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Video of Air Lift Union Tee for 1/4" Air Lines
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Air Lift Union T-Piece Review
Today we're gonna be taking a look at Air Lift's Union T-piece for quarter-inch air lines. And there are two main reasons you may want this unit when installing airbags. You can use it when installing a compressor to tee off and give yourself a manual inflation valve or like we're using it here on this truck to take the left and right side airbags and bring them into one so we can fILL them up simultaneously.We've got ours installed here so our inflation valve is coming out the center of the tee and the two coming off the sides go to both our left and our right side airbags. You may prefer this setup if you just want to quickly air up your airbags simultaneously. Now, you are going to lose the ability to air the up independently from side to side. That's gonna be important if you're trying to adjust for uneven loads.
You may want them to be different on one or the other. But if you're not really using it for uneven load purposes, this is going to make airing them up and deflating them much quicker if you're constantly hooking up and removing the same trailer over and over that doesn't need left and right load leveling.On our Air Lift compressor systems, it already comes with one T-fitting to allow it to air out both bags simultaneously, but if you want to add a manual inflation valve to it, you'll need a second T-fitting here. This can be installed anywhere between your air compressor and airbags in line on any of these quarter-inch airline hoses that's gonna be run. You just simply place it in between and have the center one go out to your manual inflation valve.Now, we'll show you how you connect and disconnect airlines form this fitting. It's a click-connect fitting, so you simply just push them in.
But to release them, the end here actually slides inward, and I'm using a eight millimeter wrench to do this. You just need something that'll push in on both sides. So, it pushes that in evenly and that'll allow it to release, and the hose just simply slides out. To put it in, you simply just push it in. And I like to kind of push it in and pull out a few times to make sure it's fully seated.
And as you can see here, if I'm not pressing in on that collar there at the end, I cannot pull this out. It automatically locks itself in place. And that completes our look at Air Lift's Union T-piece for quarter-inch airlines.
Customer Reviews
Air Lift Union Tee for 1/4" Air Lines - AL21838
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (262 Customer Reviews)
Adapter splits one incoming air line into two outgoing lines or routes two incoming air lines into one outgoing line.by: Stephen05/26/2022
I first purchased the Air Lift LoadLifter in an attempt to help reduce trailer sway and handling of my truck when towing my travel trailer. The far exceeded my expectations. Having the ability to get both my truck and my trailer completely level has made an enormous difference in towing. These air bags are not designed to reduce trailer sway, but being able to tow with everything level and having anti-sway mechanism is the perfect pair. I only wished I had found them earlier and there would be been several less "white knuckle" driving experiences.
by: Ralph’s wife06/05/2022
The air bag kit was easy to install, works great, but it was missing four - 3/8" nuts. The air bags tremendously improved the ride when pulling our RV. It all went together with the hitch we bought from etrailers a couple of years ago. Service is great and the people follow up. You all are our go-to company for truck and trailer parts.
by: Steven C04/10/2022
Air Lift air springs are good and dependable, use them for the last 25 years on three pick-ups always worked great. My complaint would be against the lousy packaging which came with two or three holes and all messed up, luckily all that was missing was one washer.
by: Brian04/04/2022
just getting done putting my 5000 Justable air springs put them on about three hours I didn’t have any left I did them on the ground so that’s not too bad I’m gonna be sending some pictures along with us so thanks very much and I hope they work
by: John 03/26/2021
Works great. Used in air lift system and never drops pressure. Just have to be sure tubing is firmly seated during install
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Awesome product. Maintains system pressure in all conditions
John - 03/27/2022by: David 01/15/2021
I wish I had ordered this when I ordered my Air Lift kit, but I didn’t. So I had to pay for shipping, but it arrived very quickly and I’ll be installing it today.
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The “T” connection is still working as it should. No leaks, and it’s so nice to be able to fill both Air Lift bags at the same time as well as deflating them together.
David - 01/16/2022by: Jeff03/08/2022
Works as expected and helps me fill both bags at one time. No leaks. I drilled one hole next to license plate for the ahead we valve. When I eventually get a compressor, I’ll drill another hole below it for the quick connect air chuck.
by: Michael05/01/2022
Purchased this along with my air lift system, made it very simple to adjust the pressure with a single port.
by: Kenneth04/02/2022
I used these on Firestone airlines. Worked perfectly. No leaks after a year of continuous use.
by: Bob 10/26/2020
Well.... I was watching a how to install video from etrailer. First the video was excellent. I saw this product and wanted to have it before I installed my load lifter air bags. I ordered and BAM. Here it is 2 days later.
Comments
The push “T” connector is working well. It is nice to only use one air hose to fill both air bags. You don’t have to work to adjust equal air poundage on both sides.
Bob - 10/27/2021by: Jeffrey02/07/2022
The fitting made it a breeze to equally inflate air bags!
Item as described and was easy to install.
by: Bobby05/13/2022
Very easy to use and it did not leak much better that the plastic one that comes with the air bags.
by: Steven03/27/2019
Good to go easy to install work well I used the no drill mounting plate which was not made for this kit only had to drill a few holes and it worked well all instructions were easy to follow ( installed on 2004 F250 super duty)
by: Scott06/04/2022
First, I can’t say enough about etrailer and Amy E. and all her help. I will be happy to highly recommend etrailer to all of my camping friends and people I meet at the campground. They were extremely helpful and very diligent in keeping me informed of my order status.
The airlift load lifter 5000 has performed fantastic. I got home Thursday evening from work and started the installation project. I did the process in my driveway in 2 1/2 hours. The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. If you have the capability I recommend lifting the whole back end of the truck and removing the rear wheels for installation. I was able to work over the rotor while kneeling instead of laying underneath the truck the entire time. I also purchased the airlift union tee and put a single Schrader valve in my bumper.
I left the next afternoon for a weekend of camping and was happy to see my truck sitting level while being hooked up to the camper.
Thank you again Amy E and etrailer
by: Gary11/29/2021
Seems to work better than the ones that came in the Firestone air bag kit they were always leaking. These do not
by: Toue04/28/2022
Awesome piece that made the job that much quicker and seems pretty heavy duty.
by: Josh03/07/2022
I can't believe these things work. Like magic! Two airbags into one inlet.
by: Jim01/01/2021
Jim M this product was as ordered functions as it should I am very satisfied would order again
Comments
The air lift products have performed perfectly. I couldnt ask for better products
Jim M - 01/02/2022by: Paul11/15/2021
I am very pleased with the union T and the load lifter kit ,when the compressure and wireless controller arrive ,at that time ,I will have it installed and get some pictures ,till then THANKS .
by: Olin 107/07/2020
Used this fitting for tying air lines together for Air Ride airbags on my 2018 Chevy truck. Simple install , great performance.
Comments
My Air Bags are great, this fitting allows quick adjustment
Olin B - 07/08/2021by: Harry 10/20/2021
On the 2019 ram classic, the installation process takes approximately two hours! Tires and wheel well liners have to be removed to provide total access to the top of the springs.
by: Conrad05/29/2019
I used this tee, seeing as I did not need independent side to side leveling. Worked great.
by: Joel 01/13/2022
Got this tee so my Firestone bags would be equal. The same tee from Firestone was twice the price.
by: Patrick01/14/2022
Just what I needed to complete my install, quality and no leaks I recommend this to anybody installing air lines for whatever.
by: Miles06/10/2020
Purchased this to make it easier to install my airlift air helper. This item works like a PEX connector, simply insert the air line completely and voila! I have had no leaks. I'm sold on this T and so glad I bought it.
Comments
Still working perfectly after a year
Miles - 06/11/202125
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Ask the Experts about this Air Lift Accessories and Parts
- Air Line Diameter for Air Lift Union T-Piece # AL21838The Air Lift Union T-Piece # AL21838 referenced in your question is designed for 1/4 inch diameter air lines like what Air Lift uses for their suspension systems. This T-Piece can be used to fit two air bags together.
view full answer... - Union T Recommendation for Air Lift Suspension System to Inflate Two Air Bags at a TimeThe diameter of the air lines used in the Air Lift Suspension systems is 1/4 inch. For a union tee that would work for what you are trying to do you would want the part # AL21838.
view full answer... - Union Tee Recommendation to Inflate Two Air Lift Air Bags with One Valve StemUsing a union tee like the part # AL21838 would be a great way to simplify inflating the bags of the Air Lift kit part # AL88396. This will allow you to inflate both bags at one time with one valve stem and will give both of the bags equal air pressure.
view full answer... - Union Tee Recommendation to Allow Air Lift Air Bags to Inflate with One ValveFor a union tee to allow you to inflate the bags of the Air Lift kit part # AL88272 you would want the part # AL21838. Price is at the link.
view full answer... - Air Line Compatibility with Air Lift Union T-Piece for 1/4-Inch Air Lines AL21838Yes, the Air Lift Union T-Piece for 1/4-Inch Air Lines # AL21838 will work with standard 1/4-inch air line tubing on any brand of air bag suspension kit whether it is AirLift, Firestone or another brand. All such systems use the same air tubing, like # AL22007.
view full answer... - Air Line for Use with Air Lift Union T-Piece AL21838Air Lift Union T-Piece # AL21838 accepts standard 1/4-inch outer diameter air line such as # AL22007.
view full answer... - Airlift T-Fitting for Single Path Air Pressure Adjustment to 2 Air SpringsThe Air Lift Union T-Piece for 1/4" Air Lines # AL21838 will take the output from your Air compressor and move it to two air bags evenly distributed. This T-fitting will not allow for independent adjustment of your air springs. You will need to use a compressor with dual output for independent adjustment like the Air Lift Load Controller Compressor System for Air Helper Springs- Heavy Duty - Dual Path # AL25856.
view full answer... - Will the Air Lift Air Bags for a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Work With 1 Inch Lift BlockThe Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Plus Air Springs part # AL89204 which is a fit for a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 will work with a 1" lift block in the rear and you won't have to install any spacers either since the lift is so little. In regards to installation you can indeed run both air bags to a single inflation value with the Air Lift Union T-Piece part # AL21838. The helper springs should not need to be removed based on what I can see but that may change when you mock up the air bags.
view full answer... - Union Tee to Inflate Air Lift Load Lifter Plus with a Single ValveThe Air Lift LoadLifter part # AL89204 that you referenced does not come with a union tee so that it can be inflated with a single valve so you would need the # AL21838 and you'd be set!
view full answer... - Can a Tee Union Be Installed on Air Helper Spring Kit to Inflate Both Air Springs At the Same TimeAbsolutely. Folks will frequently install an air helper spring kit like the Air Lift # AL57589 LoadLifter 5000 using a Union Tee connector like # AL21838 which allows a single fill point for both air helper springs. As long as you don't carry uneven loads where being able to inflate the springs individually would be necessary, installing a Tee would work great for you.
view full answer... - How to Use Single Inflation Valve for Air Lift Air Bag KitYou'd just need a union tee like the part # AL21838 to allow the Air Lift kit part # AL89341 to be inflated by a single valve.
view full answer... - Can Air Lift Braided Air Line Kit Use Tee FittingSince the Air Lift upgrade kits like the part # AL52300 have a portion of the air lines that is plastic still you can use the Tee adapter part # AL21838 on that portion of it.
view full answer... - Does Air Lift Kit # AL89275 Come with Union Tee for Inflating Two Bags at Same TimeIf you plan on always having same air pressure in both bags I would also go with a union tee like the # AL21838 which will allow you to have both bags at same pressure with a single inflation valve. Otherwise the kit does not come with this so you'd have to do both sides independently.
view full answer... - Can Air Lift Air Bags be Filled Simultaneously Using a Union TeeYes, you can simultaneously inflate your Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs # AL88299 if you use the Air Lift Union Tee for 1/4" Air Lines # AL21838. This will allow you to fill both bags using a single inflation valve.
view full answer... - How Do I Use the Air Lift Union Tee # AL21838 with the AirLift 5000 Stainless Steel Lines?If you are looking at an Air Lift 5000 Ultimate Plus like the # AL89288 for your 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500, you will be able to use the Air Lift Union Tee for 1/4" Air Lines # AL21838, but you will have to connect the nylon lines to the actual tee connection point. Then after the nylon portion is installed, you can use one of the included AN to PTC adapter to convert the nylon fitting to the stainless steel tubes. I went ahead and included a picture about how this connection works.
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- Can Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Kit with Braided Air Lines Use Union Tees for InflationThe Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Plus kits like the part # AL89288 that come with the braided lines actually also come with the nylon air tubing that runs to the inflation valve still which would be where you'd install a union tee like the part # AL21838 that you referenced.
view full answer... - Union Tee for Air Lift LoadLifter that Fits 2014 Jayco PreceptI would recommend using a union tee like part # AL21838 when installing the Air Lift kit part # AL88344 that fits your 2014 Jayco Precept 31UL. This will give you balanced pressure on both sides of the axle.
view full answer... - How Does Air Lift Load Lifter with Steel Braided Cables Connect to Compressor KitWhen adding a compressor system like the WirelessONE # AL25980 to your Air Lift LoadLIfter 5000 that feature the braided stainless steel lines you will need to use the included AN to PTC adapter fitting. This fitting will then connect to the nylon air lines that go to the compressor. So the good news is that you already have the adapter you need. I have attached an image from the installation manual that clarifies this. For a union tee you'd want the part # AL21838.
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- Air Lift Air Line Tee To Connect LoadLifter 5000 Air Lines On a 2021 Ford F-150The Air Lift Union Tee # AL21838 will allow you to connect the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Plus Air Springs # AL77PD together on your 2021 Ford F-150. It will allow you to tie the 1/4" nylon air lines together.
view full answer... - Union Tee for Use with Air Bag Kit so Bags Inflate to Same PressureYou'd want the Air Lift Union Tee part # AL21838 which will allow both of your air bags to be inflated at the same time.
view full answer... - How to Remove Hose Line from Fitting for Air Lift Load Controller Compressor SystemTo release an air line from one of the T-Pieces # AL21838 that came with your Air Lift Load Controller Compressor System # AL25856 you just need to put even pressure on the circular piece that the hose slides into. If you check out the attached video you can see our install team doing this at the 1:36 minute mark with a boxed wrench. To make sure you make a clean cut on your hose be sure to use a hose cutter like part # AL10530. I have attached a photo showing which direction you need...
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- Can Air Lift 5000 Air Springs for 2020 Ram 1500 Be Connected TogetherYes. The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle # AL57375 can use the Air Lift Union T-Piece for 1/4" Air Lines # AL21838 to connect the two air springs allowing you to use either a single valve stem (Schrader valve) for manual inflation or to use a single path air compressor like the Air Lift Air Shock Controller Compressor System for Air Shock Absorbers - 160 psi # AL25804. This will inflate both air springs with equal psi.
view full answer... - Will Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Helper Springs AL57230 Fit A 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab?I reached out to my contact at Air Lift and the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle # AL57230 you were looking at is indeed confirmed to fit your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4WD. You can T both air lines together so you have one fill port, but to do that you will need to purchase the Air Lift Union Tee for 1/4" Air Lines # AL21838 separately. There is not a gauge offered that will tell you the pressure in the helper springs, and instead you will just need to use...
view full answer... - Recommended Tee Fitting To Join Air Lines On The Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs AL59568If you wanted to connect the air lines of the Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs # AL59568 together, we do indeed have a Tee fitting for you. The Air Lift Union Tee for 1/4" Air Lines # AL21838 will be what you are looking for. This will allow you to fill both bags through the same valve and get you on your way. A potential add-on with any air bag kit will be a compressor unit, like the Air Lift Load Controller I Compressor System # AL25655. This will allow you to fill the bags on...
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