Removing Air Conditioning or converting to air compressor???

NMcruser · 08-25-2005, 12:16 PM

I've been wondering about this for a while. I never use my ac, in fact I have the belt off. Is there any benefit from removing the unit completely? How much does it all weigh? Is there a way to convert it to an air compressor?

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WATRD · 08-25-2005, 01:09 PM

Is there any benefit from removing the unit completely? Not really much, beyond a few pounds saved.

How much does it all weigh? I can't imagine you would be saving more than 10 or 15 lbs.

Is there a way to convert it to an air compressor? Yes, many folks have done it. The trickiest part is figuring out how to keep the system oiled, but those who have done it seem to like it. Search/ask around a bit and I am betting you will find photos and maybe a write up.

Eric · 08-25-2005, 04:06 PM

the air compressor on my old BMW E30 M3 weighed around 40lbs... all the AC crap removed made the front quite a bit lighter.

I don't think this matters as much on a 4wd truck as it did on a little sports car

4Crawler · 08-25-2005, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NMcruser

Is there a way to convert it to an air compressor?

Yes, here is a kit: http://www.frontrangeoffroadfab.com/manifold.htm

security030 · 11-28-2008, 02:06 AM

air conditioning my guess is to keep the air conditioning idol because it cost you lot

ozziesironmanoffroad · 11-28-2008, 06:24 AM

hey ill pick that air conditioning up off you if you decide to let it go. the whole system, right?
and what kind of truck do you have?4rnner, pickup, what year?

corax · 11-28-2008, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozziesironmanoffroad

hey ill pick that air conditioning up off you if you decide to let it go. the whole system, right?
and what kind of truck do you have?4rnner, pickup, what year?

that was 3 years ago, I think it's probably gone by now . . .

hross14 · 11-28-2008, 07:56 AM

how do these old threads come back to life is beyond me???

dlbrunner · 11-28-2008, 01:46 PM

Look at the reviver of the thread. Spammer I bet

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WATRD Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 5,109	Is there any benefit from removing the unit completely? Not really much, beyond a few pounds saved. How much does it all weigh? I can't imagine you would be saving more than 10 or 15 lbs. Is there a way to convert it to an air compressor? Yes, many folks have done it. The trickiest part is figuring out how to keep the system oiled, but those who have done it seem to like it. Search/ask around a bit and I am betting you will find photos and maybe a write up. __________________ -Rob Slightly Modified 2001 Tacoma - WATRD.COM WATTORA is becoming NWToys! Tread Lightly! certified Tread Trainer Search 100+ Toyota tech sites, including this one: Toyota Tech Search

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Eric Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fresno Posts: 192	the air compressor on my old BMW E30 M3 weighed around 40lbs... all the AC crap removed made the front quite a bit lighter. I don't think this matters as much on a 4wd truck as it did on a little sports car __________________ Karl Kraus --Education is a crutch with which the foolish attack the wise to prove that they are not idiots.

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security030 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1	air conditioning air conditioning my guess is to keep the air conditioning idol because it cost you lot

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