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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: lacrosse10604 on November 11, 2005, 08:42:15 AM

Title: Adding A/C to a 'kick
Post by: lacrosse10604 on November 11, 2005, 08:42:15 AM

I'm looking at buying a 'kick without A/C. Is it possible to add A/C? If so how hard is it?

Title: Re: Adding A/C to a 'kick
Post by: Memphis on November 11, 2005, 08:50:37 AM

Electric fan attached to the roof, voila AC  ;D

Title: Re: Adding A/C to a 'kick
Post by: lacrosse10604 on November 11, 2005, 09:17:40 AM

Yeah my wrangler has a similar setup without the fan........ take the top off   ;D

Title: Re: Adding A/C to a 'kick
Post by: da_tub on November 11, 2005, 11:29:24 AM

my four door has the four sixty air option... (four windows open at 60 miles at miles an hour) seems to work....( ;D)   yes air can be added. if you find  a doaner take all the required parts. brackets hoses..and switches,, oh and don't forget the wiring stuff too... have fun

Title: Re: Adding A/C to a 'kick
Post by: keith on November 11, 2005, 11:31:16 AM

Since the air was a dealer installed option it shouldn't be too tough.  Just get the parts.  Where are you located?

Title: Re: Adding A/C to a 'kick
Post by: lacrosse10604 on November 11, 2005, 12:26:23 PM

around Denver. A guy on another forum said its pretty much "plug and play" if you buy the factory kit or one from an existing 'kick.

Title: Re: Adding A/C to a 'kick
Post by: cj on November 11, 2005, 12:59:57 PM

I've done it in my swb. Just pick up a Factory A/C and fit it up. Don't forget to get the switch and depending on the year you may need to change some fittings to get it gassed with the newer environmentally friendly gas. Works good  ;D

Title: Re: Adding A/C to a 'kick
Post by: Dihnekis on November 11, 2005, 01:11:15 PM

I've got a full A/C setup for a 1994 tracker, works great. Interested?

Title: Re: Adding A/C to a 'kick
Post by: lacrosse10604 on November 11, 2005, 04:13:18 PM

Dihnekis,

I might be. If I buy this one without it, then I'd be interested. How much and what's included?

Title: Re: Adding A/C to a 'kick
Post by: Dihnekis on November 11, 2005, 08:45:40 PM

I have no idea what you would need. I know I have working A/C in my tracker right now, 1.6L 8v 85k on it. I'm keeping the engine for the swap to my sammy, but I'm not putting a/c in. Let me know what you need.

Title: Re: Adding A/C to a 'kick
Post by: jzap on November 11, 2005, 09:22:34 PM

My '96 Tracker has A/C, and I use it so seldom that I don't know that I would go through the trouble of adding it to one that doesn't have it.  I usually drive with the top open if it is above 65 degrees out, and not actually raining...

 

Title: Re: Adding A/C to a 'kick
Post by: lacrosse10604 on November 11, 2005, 11:21:55 PM

I live in colorado. Its sunny here almost every day, plus the summers are very warm. I have a wrangler with a soft top. I find myself wishing I had A/C not too often but enough to warrant the effort.

Title: Re: Adding A/C to a 'kick
Post by: slimjim on November 12, 2005, 07:12:31 PM

I agree that the reduced power when using the aircon is not worth the extra pleasure of driving faster with the windows open... but then,  I don't live in Colorado....   

Title: Re: Adding A/C to a 'kick
Post by: Speedracer7c on November 13, 2005, 08:37:02 AM

I have a BRAND new factory ac setup that is still in all the packaging. Make an offer if someone wants it.