gwcuster
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Anybody have experience doing this? I have heard that you can just bolt in an underdash component that ties into existing duct work???
Adding A/C to a non A/C FJ60????
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I hope to read good feed back. I recently bought my 85 fj60. Every one I had looked at had A/C. Go figure the only thing not on my list of things to look for "in the pooring rain and 40 degrees out" was A/C. Half way home cruising down the interstate "warm and cozy" and "you idiot" no A/C switch. My rig was originally sold in Alaska. NO A/C Its on the list of wants after the list of needs. I was hopeing I could get an original unit and my existing plumbing under the dash was basically the same as an A/C model? We can only hope!
Jim
Jim
I did a search on A/C install.
Basically the unit out of another rig will fit in. Need to replace the fan relay. Do the basic A/C stuff. Dryer, evac, leak check, oil etc, I think it would be a good idea to cost out a new or rebuilt compressor? Will need to use an alternate refrigerant then R12 "unless you know a refer guy"
The fun hasent even started and my list is growing. Got to love it!
Jim
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10/85 fj60 stocker. oil and exhaust leaks are first on the needs list. The goodies list to follow.
Basically the unit out of another rig will fit in. Need to replace the fan relay. Do the basic A/C stuff. Dryer, evac, leak check, oil etc, I think it would be a good idea to cost out a new or rebuilt compressor? Will need to use an alternate refrigerant then R12 "unless you know a refer guy"
The fun hasent even started and my list is growing. Got to love it!
Jim
The wealth of information that is archieved on this site is amazing. Thanks to all of you who have came before and asked and shared.
_________
10/85 fj60 stocker. oil and exhaust leaks are first on the needs list. The goodies list to follow.
BigGun J said:
True, I have retrofitted A/C into my '82 BJ60 (not an option in that year for Canada). It can be done and it is not hard.
gwcuster
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thanks Ya'll
Hopefully it will be straightforward .... I bought the truck when i lived in the colorado high country so a/c was not a big deal even in summer.... now live in NC high country and in summer if you go to town or travel to the big city you want air..... thanks
Hopefully it will be straightforward .... I bought the truck when i lived in the colorado high country so a/c was not a big deal even in summer.... now live in NC high country and in summer if you go to town or travel to the big city you want air..... thanks