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As noted above the first mod to any 80/LX cooling system is a modded fan clutch hands down.
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Moded fan clutch and seal all the gaps between the radiator and frame with weatherstripping. I have had my truck for 16 years and a modded clutch for more than 12. It wasn’t until I went through with weatherstripping, that my A/C went from ok went moving and not keeping the truck cool when in traffic on 100f+ days to working well. I now see vent temps in the low 40s on the freeway and high 50s in stopped traffic. Before the vent temps would creep up to the mid 70f range in stopped traffic.
I have the fan kit but only use it now to help with heat soak, i.e., getting gas on hot days I will leave it on so the AC gets colder faster when restarting.
Re-invented the wheel and had fun wasting a few days creating and then solving small problems.
If you value your time my recommendation is to simply order Landcruiser Phil’s plug and play solution.
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Moded fan clutch and seal all the gaps between the radiator and frame with weatherstripping. I have had my truck for 16 years and a modded clutch for more than 12. It wasn’t until I went through with weatherstripping, that my A/C went from ok went moving and not keeping the truck cool when in traffic on 100f+ days to working well. I now see vent temps in the low 40s on the freeway and high 50s in stopped traffic. Before the vent temps would creep up to the mid 70f range in stopped traffic.
I have the fan kit but only use it now to help with heat soak, i.e., getting gas on hot days I will leave it on so the AC gets colder faster when restarting.
80 series fan kits are no longer a seasonal item.
Our 80 & 100 series fan kits are now a stocking item for us.
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is this a direct bolt in for a 1996 HDJ81?
Its getting to be that time of year again. We have early stock and ready to ship.
Our Plug and play 80 series aux fan kit is engineered for performance with the electrically and mechanically challenged in mind. With a 100% successful rate on working installations to date.
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Phil and Co,
Do you have an anticipated restock date for the 80 fan kits? My compressor just died of old age and I might as well do it all at once.
DEPO the fan manufacture has no stock in the USA with no estimate when more will be available. We are currently looking at options.
Corvid has had a huge impact on our oversea suppliers.
Wish I had better news.
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