Flameffects
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As one can see I have a clearance problem with my AC unit. Anyone been down this road? I have a 2001 and have just mounted new wheels and tires and ran into a situation. My tires are 37x12.5 R17.
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AC relocation tips with 37" wheels.
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As one can see I have a clearance problem with my AC unit. Anyone been down this road? I have a 2001 and have just mounted new wheels and tires and ran into a situation. My tires are 37x12.5 R17.
gait
Explorer
I replaced the condenser and placed it between the chassis rails at a slight angle to horizontal with a bit of Al window security grill below it. A bit of metal work for condenser and fan mount.
Not that easy, my mobile aircon man didn't have fittings. I don't know if the compressor or the aircon man were non-standard.
I don't have a winch.
Not that easy, my mobile aircon man didn't have fittings. I don't know if the compressor or the aircon man were non-standard.
I don't have a winch.
Flameffects
Observer
I guess I had arrived at the same conclusion. The condenser is in a really vulnerable place to begin with. Did you use your stock condenser or buy a different model?
david506th
Adventurer
I don't know about you but I am on the verge of gutting my A/C system. I get very little cool air from it but I need to check the system first for issues.
Flameffects
Observer
I went for the fast fix
I went for the fast fix toady so I could drive the truck. I cut the front bracket at the 90 and rewelded it to move closer to the front. I then removed the rear cut it at the 90, re bent the bracket and added a extension. I was about a three hour job but it worked well. I now have a solid 2.5" between my wheel and the AC condenser. If anyone is interested I will post photos. Eventually I will move the unit to the center but for now I more important work to complete.
I went for the fast fix toady so I could drive the truck. I cut the front bracket at the 90 and rewelded it to move closer to the front. I then removed the rear cut it at the 90, re bent the bracket and added a extension. I was about a three hour job but it worked well. I now have a solid 2.5" between my wheel and the AC condenser. If anyone is interested I will post photos. Eventually I will move the unit to the center but for now I more important work to complete.
seancampbell
New member
Photos please....
I'm about to put the same wheels on in a week or two.
Thanks
I'm about to put the same wheels on in a week or two.
Thanks
Flameffects
Observer
This is the front bracket post modification.
This is the rear bracket post modification
This is the rear bracket post modification
Flameffects
Observer
I had to trim some of the front bumper off also.
Here is the finished distance.
Here is the finished distance.
seancampbell
New member
Thanks, great info.
Do you have standard suspension?
Sean
Do you have standard suspension?
Sean
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Flameffects
Observer
Yes I have standard suspension.