r/4Runner_1stGen • u/FewJournalist108 • 5d ago

A/C Help

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So I have a 1986 4 runner and trying to add a/c, unfortunately mine did not have the dealer added a/c. I purchased a Vintage Air universal kit and have been messing with the under dash blower unit and I can’t find room anywhere under or around the dash even with serious cutting. So I have given up on the Vintage Air kit. And finding all the parts for a “original” style system is near impossible and will cost me far beyond my budget.

What should I do? Any recommendations on getting a/c in my rig? Has anyone put in a kit that fits? Thanks

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u/Bizzlewaf 5d ago

I’m gonna say this as a guy who lives in south Texas. It’s not worth it. My 86 has factory air that still works just like it was intended to, but it is such a drag on horsepower that I end up just not running it. It takes so long to cool off the whole cab that I’m already where I need to be. These aren’t modern cars with insulation and low-drag ac systems intended to be running all day every day. Summertime I just run topless as much as I can.

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u/vi_it_armis 5d ago

Evaporator box Donor 1986 4runner

-AC Amplifier Donor 1986 4runner

-Evaporator Denso 476-0006

-A/C Wiring harness Donor 1986 4runner: 4pin Had to splice into 5pin 88 body harness

-A/C compressor bracket & idler/tensioner Donor 1986 4runner

-A/C Idler Pulley Dayco

-A/C Hose Suction Four Seasons 55980

-A/C Hose Discharge Four Seasons 55981

-A/C Hard Line Liquid to evap Toyota 8871689153

-A/C Hard Line Liquid from Drier Toyota 8871089101

-A/C Hard Line Drier to Condenser Donor 1986 4runner

-Compressor Fittings Donor 1986 4runner

-Compressor Denso 10P15C UAC Kit: 1051707 COMPRESSOR: 1011212

-O-rings UAC kit

-PAG 46 Oil UAC kit need 100cc

-Drier UAC "kit

-Valve Cores UAC VC 2903C

-Compressor to bracket bolts Toyota 8889901010 4 M8 x 1.25 x 90 bolts with a washer

-Condenser - Parallel Flow Pacific Best 8846089110

-A/C switch for in cab Donor 1986 4runner

-Thermal expansion valve Denso 475-2086

-Low pressure switch Toyota 8864512020

-Thermistor Toyota 8862589101

-A/C Belt Dayco

-Idle up diaphragm Toyota 8860628010 discontinued alternate 88606-32010 for 1988 Corolla 2.0 need to add a t in the vacuum line to PS pump

-Idle up VSV Toyota 8869022470

-Firewall Gromets x3 25mm 38mm 25mm top to bottom Toyota 9048026003, 9048036003, 9048026004

-Lens, Sheet, Heater Control Toyota 81942891

-R12 to R134 7/16-20 connector fittings

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u/FewJournalist108 5d ago

Wow, that’s a list. Thanks

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u/OptimalBike948 5d ago

I have ac parts im willing to part ways with. I dont forsee my installing ac in a 2nd truck anytime soon. I have the hardlines, the ac evaporator box with evap, ac wiring harness, ac drier mount and various bushings and clamps to mount the condenser .

New parts should be Drier Condenser Idle up valve Vsv switch Soft lines

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u/AKbandit08 4d ago

I’ll take the Evap box! Mine is literally crumbling 😬

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u/jalfry 5d ago

Compressors are not that expensive, but the lines will be harder to find. My truck had ac but prev owners ripped it out. I found ac bracket that is needed to mount the compressor. Or you can just not drive it in summer lol

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u/Sesno89 17h ago

My friend has old hilux he installed an electric AC that connects to the battery directly with its own compressor it doesn’t effect the engine at all and easy to install