duneyota

i have a 82 with heater only... can any one point me in the right direction as to what i need to for an ac unit in my truck.

Jeenyus04

the whole system too much work imho

duneyota

how about cost any one have any idea?

snobdds

It's a lot of work. If I was going to embark on this project, I would try and find a truck at a junk yard and try and get the whole system - compressor, lines, condensor, controls (internal / external) pullys/tensioners, belts, etc.

Good luck

4Crawler

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Try this:
- http://www.ackits.com/

scottd

I pieced together an OEM AC system for my truck using some new part and some used parts (the truck never had AC) - its just too hot here in AZ to not have AC. I bought a new compressor, new condensor, new pressure switch, new expansion valve and new o-rings. The rest of the parts were bought used except for the mounting brackets and pulleys which came with the truck when I bought it.

I think I ended up with about $700 in the AC upgrade.

It was not hard to do, but was rather time-consuming. X2 on finding a truck at a junkyard and taking the whole system. That would have been alot easier than piecing together a system from different sources like I did.

duneyota

that system that i saw for 800something on that link 4crawler provided seems good.Trying to find a 1st gen truck in junk yards around here is impossible no where to be found.even seeing a truck around is rear, i am approached several times a month to see if would like to sell my truck...people even knocked on my door...haha

81Hilux

I think the easiest and least expensive option is to move somewhere cooler.

I don't see many 1st gen trucks in the junkyards here, but I'll keep an eye out for any that have A/C. At the very least, I can take a photo of how it's set up, or write down some part numbers.

duneyota

that would be real help full thanks. and how about some of the guys that do have ACs,do you guys have any pics of the set up...i have searched and came up empty.

suncomb1

Go to your local Toyota dealer parts department and ask them to print out the a/c parts pages for your year truck. Make a list of the parts, find photos of your year truck engine compartment, look on this site, ebay, etc. for the parts you need. You should be able to have a factory a/c system for under $1000.00.

kdo58

I have ac in my 81, I am in wa. never even use it. What do you want pictures of ?

i_love_tacos

I also have an AC in my 80. But its not in use. Don't even know if it would work. Compressor looks ok but the pully has a lot of play in it.

truckdude239

man we just pulled the ac off my friends 83 toyota and sent allt he parts to the scrsap yard.only thing we reused wasx the box that had the evaprator in it (removed that)

hijack

i have a complete ac out of a 85 minus a hose

johnnieyo

does anyone know the freon capacity for a 91 runner?

SASy goat

or for us we roll the winders down and open the slider that works

glidercoach

I installed AC on my 82 truck years ago. It was straight forward and bolted on to the existing heater assembly. In fact the wiring was existing as well. Your biggest hurdle will be finding an AC system from an 82. It's well worth the trouble. Make sure you replace all the o rings with R134a approved o rings and oil charge and you're good to go. No need for the added expense for R134a compressor. My system works fine.