r/4Runner_1stGen • u/FewJournalist108 • 6d 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 6d 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.