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Good idea. The softtopper has been very easy to work with so far.
Still haven't found a suitable Drivers Gray Carpeted Kick-Panel. If anyone has a lead on one, let me know.
Is your Softtopper also quite hard to snap shut near tailgate? The last 3? I got mine used, is there some spacers or something that go between roof and aluminum Softtopper mounting bar? I think I might try some washers under there.
Aren't the kick panels carpeted simply plastic covered with carpet? Or is it a different design?
OME Dakar’s were way too stiff, bouncy, and high (even not broken in), so I removed the 3rd leaf down - per instructions from ARB on another thread on here. Fingers crossed these are now perfect.
Thank you so much, Im rebuilding my mother in laws 1989 4runner V6 and could not find a suitable rear leaf spring, this is a great help. Thank you.
An inspiring resto thread, well done, bookmarked for future reference!
Awesome, glad it's helpful!
Originally Posted by ev13wt
Is your Softtopper also quite hard to snap shut near tailgate? The last 3? I got mine used, is there some spacers or something that go between roof and aluminum Softtopper mounting bar? I think I might try some washers under there.
Aren't the kick panels carpeted simply plastic covered with carpet? Or is it a different design?
My softtopper is hardest to snap near the cab. I've been told it's easiest if you let it sit in the sun for a bit before you snap it all together. It's definitely hard in the garage on cold days!
Not sure about the Drivers Carpeted Kick-Panel - but I really want an OEM one. It's STILL my only missing piece on the build! If anyone has one, PM me!
Originally Posted by 4runner82
Thank you so much, Im rebuilding my mother in laws 1989 4runner V6 and could not find a suitable rear leaf spring, this is a great help. Thank you.
Awesome. The Rear OME Dakar springs have been great - especially with the 3rd leaf removed.
Originally Posted by cdd408
Did you repaint the fiberglass top?
No, it's in good condition in OEM Black. I actually haven't taken it off the garage ceiling since I first put it up there. I've had the SoftTopper in 20 degree weather with no problems - not sure I'll ever put the hardtop back on!
The AC Compressor was one of the only parts we didn’t replace during the restoration (it was working fine). Now a couple years later and it finally went out.
A new refurb Denso Compressor, r-134a retrofit Kit, manifold gauges, vacuum pump, and a bunch of new refrigerant should get the AC back up and running.
Last edited by Charles4x4; 06-02-2019 at 11:23 AM.
Installed the AC compressor a few weeks ago. Today I installed new valve stems and the R134a adapters. Vacuuming the system for 45-mins now and then will recharge with 2.5 cans of R134a.
Vacuumed the system for 45-mins. Then it held constant for 15-mins. 1st can of R134a is in. Second can
going in now. Hot water helps make sure they don’t freeze up during transfer.
Second can has been going in really slow. Wondering if I should have done the method where you dump your first can in upside down on the High Side, Engine and AC OFF. Then put the 2nd can rightside up, Engine on, AC on High...
Is your water warm enough? It doesn't need to be "too hot for your hand," but as you noticed the can will get extremely cold as it empties. Is the engine running with A/C on? I don't think the "low side" gets low enough to pull in the refrigerant without the compressor running.
How do you plan to / did you determine your last "1/2" can? I used a digital scale, but with the hose attached to the can I wasn't convinced the measurement was very accurate.
Is your water warm enough? It doesn't need to be "too hot for your hand," but as you noticed the can will get extremely cold as it empties. Is the engine running with A/C on? I don't think the "low side" gets low enough to pull in the refrigerant without the compressor running.
How do you plan to / did you determine your last "1/2" can? I used a digital scale, but with the hose attached to the can I wasn't convinced the measurement was very accurate.
Water was hot/warm. Engine running with AC on. Compressor is engaging (I hear it click/engage on and engine ideals down a bit).
I was going to use a scale to guess 1/2 can as well. But since I can’t get the 2nd can in, I might let a shop force it in for me instead...
Water was hot/warm. Engine running with AC on. Compressor is engaging (I hear it click/engage on and engine ideals down a bit).
I was going to use a scale to guess 1/2 can as well. But since I can’t get the 2nd can in, I might let a shop force it in for me instead...
After 30-mins the 2nd can never took. I’m going to vacuum again and try the alternative method (1st can dumped in the high side upside down with engine and AC off, second can right side up in the low side engine and AC on). That will get me 24 of the max 26.4 oz allowed and i’ll get the last 2.4 oz somehow.
What pressures are you getting? (Or better yet, what pressures and temperatures are you getting - that's the actual measure of whether you have adequate charge.)
FWIW, I am sufficiently wary of refrigerant that I would not hesitate to take it to a shop if I was having trouble. (Which I just might -- my A/C just quit, due to a hole worn in a line under the battery tray ...)
What pressures are you getting? (Or better yet, what pressures and temperatures are you getting - that's the actual measure of whether you have adequate charge.)
FWIW, I am sufficiently wary of refrigerant that I would not hesitate to take it to a shop if I was having trouble. (Which I just might -- my A/C just quit, due to a hole worn in a line under the battery tray ...)
Local shop said they’d knock it out for $75, so i’m going to let them instead of buying 2 more cans of r134a and trying again.
Well, I ended up having the adapters swapped. The PO had the low side R134a Adapter on the high side and I just missed it - probably focusing too much on vacuum, pressures, and everything else. Sometimes it’s the simple things that we miss.
Once I knew the issue, I brought the 4Runner back home and easily put 2 cans of R134a in sub no issues. Now the AC is blowing ~40 degree inside when it’s 90 degrees outside.
Pic it was taken before it bottomed out temp wise.
What a beautiful 4Runner. That new paint looks so good.. what'd it cost to get er painted, if you don't mind me asking? That's my stock colour and I would love to at least paint match my black primer hood.
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