air compressor dryer rebuild, kit didn't include new beads, do I need them?

[Biggredd2069]

I ordered new shocks and a compressor with rebuild kit for my 04 denali air ride. When you open the dryer it is full of desiccant beads. My kit does not have replacements and the website didn't show them in the picture with the rebuild kit. I went to the arnott website for instructions since mine didn't come with instructions and it shows to dump the old ones and put new ones in. Should I just rinse and reuse or should I order new ones? ebay is full of dryer rebuild kits but no beads anywhere so not sure my next step

 

[Rocket Man]

Desiccant beads are there to absorb water so...definitely don't "rinse and reuse". That would definitely make them useless but I'm sure yours have already absorbed all they can. You need new ones and they should be easy to find. An EBay search for desiccant beads turns up plenty. Marine stores have them too- they're used in systems to keep boat interiors dry.