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Ride Height Valve by Torque

Does anyone have any experience with this brand of ride height valve? Just thinking of purchasing one as a spare to put in the "spare parts drawer" ............. just in case........... ::)

Torque Air Height Leveling Control Valve (Replaces Haldex 90554241) | eBay

Justin & Cathy Byrd
1995 U280 "Old Faithful"
36' Build #4673
C8.3 Cummins
Allison MD3060R 6 speed - retarder
Powertech 10KW  4cyl Kubota

Re: Ride Height Valve by Torque

Reply #1 –
Why not just get the correct original part #? Also if my memory serves me ( I may be wrong) their are fast and slow reaction valves.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #2 –
The original Haldex unit has been replaced with a newer plastic one.

Haldex 90555105 (Plastic). Replaces Haldex 90554241 (Metal)

I would prefer to have the original 90554241 metal valve  if I could find a source of NOS.




Justin & Cathy Byrd
1995 U280 "Old Faithful"
36' Build #4673
C8.3 Cummins
Allison MD3060R 6 speed - retarder
Powertech 10KW  4cyl Kubota

Re: Ride Height Valve by Torque

Reply #3 –
I replaced all 3 of mine be with the "new and improved "plastic ones 5 years ago all is good.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

Re: Ride Height Valve by Torque

Reply #4 –
The three originals I replaced were the plastic versions, so I had no issues with putting in three new plastic ones. I still have many small air leaks to chase, but the three new ride height valves made a significant difference in how long the system retains pressure. The coach hadn't been started in more than a month and still had about 45psi and the overnight used to go down to about 60psi but now is often around a 100 psi in the morning after having been at cut off (120psi in my case) the night before.
Don
Quote from: bbeane –
I replaced all 3 of mine be with the "new and improved "plastic ones 5 years ago all is good.
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

Re: Ride Height Valve by Torque

Reply #5 –
Quote from: FourTravelers –
Does anyone have any experience with this brand of ride height valve? Just thinking of purchasing one as a spare to put in the "spare parts drawer" ............. just in case........... ::)


Whatever valve you get, check to make sure the mounting holes are the same or prep a new mounting plate. The one I originally bought from FOT had a different mounting pattern.
Elliott & Mary Bray
ex. 1996 36' U295 - Build 4879
ex. 2018 Coachmen Leprechaun 319MB
 

Re: Ride Height Valve by Torque

Reply #6 –
Looks like the Ebay one is metal,has anyone tried it?
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Ride Height Valve by Torque

Reply #7 –
I took these photos a while back of the OEM (I assume) front ride height valve on our coach.  Wanted them for reference in case I ever needed to go shopping for a new one.  Seeing what old one looks like might help if you are considering possible aftermarket replacements?

(The control rod is at a extreme "down" angle cuz the coach is fully raised up on safety stands)
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Ride Height Valve by Torque

Reply #8 –
Found one listed on eBay.  Looks identical to the one on our coach.  Ad said it is "brand new" but in the photos it looks kinda grungy. 

What the heck - I ordered it for my spare parts bin.  Might be a rip-off, but I can always get my money back from eBay.

midland height control valve n15844 | eBay

Note:  Seems the valve I bought was the only one for sale by that seller.  If you click link above, it will say "listing has ended".  Sorry 'bout that.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Ride Height Valve by Torque

Reply #9 –
Just looked at it,looks brand new to me,the Grand Villas must have some different parts then the unihomes.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Ride Height Valve by Torque

Reply #10 –
Where would I find these 3 height valve on 1998 U270?
John
1998 U270 34'

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: John/Pat –
Where would I find these 3 height valve on 1998 U270?

The two rear ones are easy to see by opening the basement doors behind the rear wheels.

The front is in the middle of the front (side to side), so harder to see.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: Ride Height Valve by Torque

Reply #12 –
The rear ones you can see when you open the rearmost door by the start batteries between the wheel and battery tray near the shock.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Ride Height Valve by Torque

Reply #13 –
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Where would I find these 3 height valve on 1998 U270?

Check out beamalarm.com for a number of tutorials on the ride height valves. Here is one, for example. [Beam-Ride Height
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93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

Re: Ride Height Valve by Torque

Reply #14 –
The original Haldex unit has been replaced with a newer plastic one.

Haldex 90555105 (Plastic). Replaces Haldex 90554241 (Metal)

I just bought the replacement ( #90555105 ) the composite one.... last week on ebay, $99.00 also put it in my parts drawer for a spare.
  ^.^d
Justin & Cathy Byrd
1995 U280 "Old Faithful"
36' Build #4673
C8.3 Cummins
Allison MD3060R 6 speed - retarder
Powertech 10KW  4cyl Kubota

Re: Ride Height Valve by Torque

Reply #15 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
Found one listed on eBay.  Looks identical to the one on our coach.  Ad said it is "brand new" but in the photos it looks kinda grungy. 
I received my eBay new old stock Midland N-15844 height control valve.  It is in great shape - was a little dusty from sitting on a self somewhere, but otherwise appears perfectly preserved.  So it is possible to find these old original valves - just takes a little luck!

Not a bad buy for 50 bucks.  I will stash away in my spare parts bin for a rainy day.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Ride Height Valve by Torque

Reply #16 –
I would be a little concerned about any new old stock parts that have rubber O rings, hopefully they are still pliable. 
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


USMCR retired
SDFD retired
FEMA US&R TF8

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Reply #17 –
Quote from: Sven and Kristi –
I would be a little concerned about any new old stock parts that have rubber O rings, hopefully they are still pliable.
I share your hope, but won't lose sleep over it.  The rubber bits on the outside of the valve are still rubbery.  Inside bits better protected?

The 25-year-old original valves on our coach are still functioning correctly, approaching 200K miles, so the O rings must be pretty tough.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Ride Height Valve by Torque

Reply #18 –
Possibly more robust than the newer style composite Haldex valves.
Doug W.
96 36' U270 CSGI #4946
04 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
PNW