Custom Air Conditioning Lines

[FunkyYota]

One of the last remaining items on my engine swap todo list is hook up the A/C. I either need to get or make some custom A/C lines to hook up the 2uz compressor to the FJ80's system.

I'd like to get some recommendations for how to go about either getting some lines made or making them. I've asked around at some local parts houses, but they all look at me like I have two heads when I ask about custom AC lines.

 

[Inukshuk]

@dan1554

 

[Notyourmomslx450]

I keep seeing and hearing about Maxair in Northglenn

 

[FunkyYota]

I keep seeing and hearing about Maxair in Northglenn

Me too - I actually sent them an email inquiring about custom lines but never heard back.

 

[Notyourmomslx450]

Me too - I actually sent them an email inquiring about custom lines but never heard back.

this guy used maxair as well.
maybe try to call them?

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1994-fzj80-5-3l-and-4l60e-swap.541352/page-11

 

[J Kimmel]

Hot rod shops like C4 in Englewood do this all the time

 

[FunkyYota]

this guy used maxair as well.
maybe try to call them?

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1994-fzj80-5-3l-and-4l60e-swap.541352/page-11

Good deal - I'll give them a ring.

 

[Corbet]

Let me know where you end up going. I see myself doing a custom line as well just to reroute around my wits end turbo.

 

[dan1554]

Im currently working with https://www.coloradoautoair.com/ to weld up a couple of openings in my ac lines. JC seems to know what hes talking about, and no stranger to custom work. Also returns my calls promptly.

 

[FunkyYota]

figured I should share a key piece of info on this.

I ended up finding this solder which worked great for the weld/solder on cups.

Lucas Milhaupt - Part # 99088 Flux Cored Aluminum Braze Al822​

This allowed me to use parts from cold hose to make my lines and join them to the 100 and 80 series ends

 

[Notyourmomslx450]

AC is still on my list of things to get done on the 80/LS swap

 

[FunkyYota]

yea @Stuckinthe80s is going through it right now.

If you want I’ve got all the gear to make hoses now you’re welcome to borrow it. Here’s my list of AC tools I’ve acquired

• Vacuum pump
• AC manifold
• AC hose crimp tool
• I’ve got a few sticks left of the special solder

 

[Notyourmomslx450]

yea @Stuckinthe80s is going through it right now.

If you want I’ve got all the gear to make hoses now you’re welcome to borrow it. Here’s my list of AC tools I’ve acquired

• Vacuum pump
• AC manifold
• AC hose crimp tool
• I’ve got a few sticks left of the special solder

definitely interested!
No time till after cruise Moab

 

[Inukshuk]

Limo AC is inoperable too. Its a BIG system. After CM I plan to first check the gas.

 

[Danger Noodle]

Parker hose can do A/C in most places, and I would assume most hydraulic shops can as well. Vintage Air uses all Parker stuff, abd they can crimp them if they have the tool. If not, I think the tool is like $400. The hoses are really easy to do.

 

[Notyourmomslx450]

yea @Stuckinthe80s is going through it right now.

If you want I’ve got all the gear to make hoses now you’re welcome to borrow it. Here’s my list of AC tools I’ve acquired

• Vacuum pump
• AC manifold
• AC hose crimp tool
• I’ve got a few sticks left of the special solder

after driving to CM without AC I decided i need to get this going ASAP before heading to the Black Hills in July,
when can i borrow your tools?
anyone know where can i get some hose to make new hoses?

 

[FunkyYota]

after driving to CM without AC I decided i need to get this going ASAP before heading to the Black Hills in June,
when can i borrow your tools?
anyone know where can i get some hose to make new hoses?

Yea sure. Shoot me an IM. I got my stuff from cold hose.