accumulators on tacoma

I am about to have my accumulators charged for a 1998 ext. cab Tacoma and was wondering what psi should I have them filled too? I have been told 350 in the front and 300 in the rear but would like more opinion. And is there a gauge that I could buy to check psi in each one and slower let pressure out till I am happy with the ride?

I think for a tacoma the 350 front and 300 rear is pretty dead on. Depending on what kind of accumulators you are running the gauge on the regulator you are charging it from will tell you the current charge and you can also bleed out pressure that way.   If they are brand new cylinders don't be alarmed that it rides like crap right away, they need time to break in so don't screw with it right away. 

Edited: 8/12/2009 8:00:46 PM by ohioratrodder

My accumulators came form Cool Cars about 8 or 9 years ago. They have been on the same truck and setup since new but never been charged since installed. I am not charging them, i am taking them to a local place called Hydro Tech. to have them charged. I was wondered if i should have them over charged and buy a gauge with a regulator so i can bleed them out slowly till i am happy with the ride or save my money and just have them charged at 350 and 300. And about how often do then need recharged? Thanks for you help Derek

---------------------------------------------Originally posted by ohioratrodderEdited: 8/12/2009 8:00:46 PM by ohioratrodderMy accumulators came form Cool Cars about 8 or 9 years ago. They have been on the same truck and setup since new but never been charged since installed. I am not charging them, i am taking them to a local place called Hydro Tech. to have them charged. I was wondered if i should have them over charged and buy a gauge with a regulator so i can bleed them out slowly till i am happy with the ride or save my money and just have them charged at 350 and 300. And about how often do then need recharged? Thanks for you help Derek --------------------------------------------- I almost think you should throw them in and see how they are.  I've used "very" old accumulators before that worked perfect.  That's because technically they never need to be recharged.  Nitrogen is inert do they should still be good to go (unless they had a bad valve or something).  You could over-charge them to around five and just tap out some air on your own without the need for a gauge.  Just know that a single tap releases about 40-50 psi. 

They are still on the truck, it is just a lot stiffer then when they where first installed. The back does not seem to bad, but the front has very little give and the ride is stiff.  How much would a gauge with regulator cost and where could i find one? I have another truck i am building and will be using accumulators on it to, so it may be worth buying if the price is right.