Pete 579 air line length

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by IrreverentCrawfish, Jun 17, 2018.

  1. IrreverentCrawfish

    IrreverentCrawfish Light Load Member

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    I recently leased a 2017 Pete 579 and it came with those stupid coiled airlines that get tangled like a birds nest as soon as you go down the road. I want to upgrade to some of those straight rubber hoses that aren't coiled and are wrapped together along with the electrical cable but I noticed those come in different lengths and I don't know which one fits the best. If anyone has replaced the airlines on their Pete and has an idea of what length is best for pulling reefer/dry box trailers without yanking the glad hands off in a hard turn or having them drag on the catwalk, I'd appreciate if you'd let me know.
     
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  3. Oldironfan

    Oldironfan Road Train Member

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    I have not measured mine but I think they are 12 foot long. I could be wrong.
     
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  4. BUMBACLADWAR

    BUMBACLADWAR Road Train Member

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    Ya,some states will "get sideways" with ya,at the weigh station....if your lines hang gown or "lay on the catwalk".I keep mine in a group of three,cord and all ,separated,precisely,where,I can whip into a "severe jacknife",Without them pulling loose or stretching Too tight.Just saying.
     
  5. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    You need a 3 in 1. Might have to add an extra retractor depending on the set up.


     
  6. boneebone

    boneebone Road Train Member

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    Just keep them untangled, it isn't that hard to keep them untangled.
     
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