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  1. yotadude520

    How to install A/C in a 1st Gen Pickup/4Runner

    You should have cold air at idle regardless, kicking up the rpms will cause the compressor to spin faster and it gets colder. Start with the basic stuff, make sure the belt isn't slipping on the compressor. If you can get a set of gauges on it watch the high side and make sure the expansion...
  2. yotadude520

    How to install A/C in a 1st Gen Pickup/4Runner

    Hmm. Maybe a faulty expansion valve that's not opening up all the way? How cold is the line from the compressor to the evaporator? The one on this truck was freezing (as it should be) Did you clean out all of the lines prior to installing?
  3. yotadude520

    How to install A/C in a 1st Gen Pickup/4Runner

    Did you use a vacuum pump prior to charging?
  4. yotadude520

    How to install A/C in a 1st Gen Pickup/4Runner

    Are you using a Denso compressor? Both of the systems I've done have been really cold, much colder than any modern A/C system. Faulty A/C amplifier causing the compressor to kick on less frequently and for shorter periods of time?
  5. yotadude520

    How to install A/C in a 1st Gen Pickup/4Runner

    Circling back to this - Got the proper manifold in and installed - I am now 0/2 on A/C amplifiers during this job, so once again I bypassed it using a cotter pin in pins 3 & 7. The low pressure switch does work, unlike the first time and it held vacuum well. Got it charged and this thing is...
  6. yotadude520

    How to install A/C in a 1st Gen Pickup/4Runner

    It was a struggle getting the 4Runner one for my 1987, should've bought three of them back then just to keep handy. That's the guy we need! He might have a line on one but if it falls through I'll get in touch with one of ya!
  7. yotadude520

    Builds Pappy's 3RZ Adventure

    I've never heard of that, I think that's a pretty neat little hack! Seems to clear the alternator really well.
  8. yotadude520

    How to install A/C in a 1st Gen Pickup/4Runner

    If your 22RE didn't have a compressor bracket mounted, you're going to need to find one from an 80's pickup. I know there were a few different compressors that came on these trucks but both of the 22RE's I've installed A/C on I've used this bracket It mounts with three M10 X 1.25 X 25 flange...
  9. yotadude520

    How to install A/C in a 1st Gen Pickup/4Runner

    I guess I had a leg up when I did the A/C install the first time as the 87 did come from the factory with A/C. This made my job easier as the holes were drilled for the evaporator, the A/C bracket was bolted on & Ken left all the VSV/Idle up stuff in place. This 85 has never had A/C, so I'm...
  10. yotadude520

    How to install A/C in a 1st Gen Pickup/4Runner

    That's the right one!
  11. yotadude520

    How to install A/C in a 1st Gen Pickup/4Runner

    Here's some pics of the shock setup, looks like he had a custom crossmember made up and then custom lower shock mounts. Really nice welds and well done.
  12. yotadude520

    How to install A/C in a 1st Gen Pickup/4Runner

    Yup! He did a great job tracking everything down. Hoping to at least have the evaporator box mounted inside tonight.
  13. yotadude520

    How to install A/C in a 1st Gen Pickup/4Runner

    It's a really nice truck, original paint too! The bed is currently getting repaired as it had a big dent in it so it'll look even better once I'm done with my AC install. I'm going to work on getting the evaporator box in tonight so I'll snap some pics of the shock setup. He is running ADS Shocks
  14. yotadude520

    How to install A/C in a 1st Gen Pickup/4Runner

    Talk about some déjà vu... Back at it again on my friend's 85. This truck wasn't fitted for A/C like my 87 was so I'll outline any of the additional steps needed here as well. Should be even easier the second time right?
  15. yotadude520

    Truck ADD strikes again... '93 X-Cab SAS

    I know the pain, mine is flaring up and I want another vintage yota...
  16. yotadude520

    Sourcing AC Parts - Old vs. New

    I would recommend buying a new evaporator, condenser, expansion valve, compressor & dryer if possible. The only OEM parts I'd use would be the lines, compressor bracket & the evaporator box obviously. You don't need the amplifier per say, when I did mine I actually just bypassed it by shorting...
  17. yotadude520

    How to install A/C in a 1st Gen Pickup/4Runner

    I got them on Amazon! I just bought a big kit
  18. yotadude520

    How to install A/C in a 1st Gen Pickup/4Runner

    I don't think so and wouldn't trust doing that anyways. You could have a A/C shop make a custom line or you could bite the bullet and buy the right manifolds on eBay..I can't believe I even found some for sale...
  19. yotadude520

    How to install A/C in a 1st Gen Pickup/4Runner

    Looks like you've got the wrong manifolds as they are supposed to be at a 90 degree angle. Yours look like they go straight out.
  20. yotadude520

    Patty - A 1980 “Long” bed.

    Front bumper looks killer! Is it too late to ask if I can have this one back?
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