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Relocating A/C line

CTRacing

CTRacing

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Mesa, AZ
I want to add a stock fuse/ relay panel. The A/C line is in the way of where I want to place it.

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I want to put the relay/fuse box in the green area. Is it possible to replace the A/C line that is in red to where the blue area is?
 
From what I could find it's the "suction line."

Could I just find a smaller one that will basically go strait across or could I buy hose and fittings to make mine own?
 
Aeroquip has make your own type AC lines. Some shops can make custom AC lines and probably for less than Aeroquip.
 
If I had to guess the big loop in the line is probably to reduce stress on the fittings. A shorter line would not be as flexible when the engine moves.
 
Mesh said:
If I had to guess the big loop in the line is probably to reduce stress on the fittings. A shorter line would not be as flexible when the engine moves.
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X2^^
another thing to consider it the reduction in system capacity with a shorter hose. It may not be much, but the typical AC system doesn't have much "extra" capacity built into it.
 
Shorty said:
X2^^
another thing to consider it the reduction in system capacity with a shorter hose. It may not be much, but the typical AC system doesn't have much "extra" capacity built into it.
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So will a reduction in system capacity result in the AC not working? not as efficient? or just wont blow as cold?
 
On-Board Air-- using the AC compressor as an air pump for pneumatic tools and "airing up" tires-- not really an option if you're intending to have AC in your rig
 
A shorter line will affect the system but not enough that you would even notice. I would go ahead and change the line it's not going to cause any major issues.
 
I'm finally getting around to changing my line. I found this website:
http://www.coldhose.com/
I can order a custom hose but I don't know a few things.

1. What type of fittings do I need? The available types are oring, flare, springlock and metric. I'm guessing I have oring fittings.

2. What size of hose do I need? The available sizes are #6, #8, #10 and #12.

I have a 94 with a 4.0.
And just to be clear I'm trying to change the hose that is circled in red in the picture on the first post.
 
CTRacing said:
Looks like they have the parts to make a custom line as well be I still don't know what size hose to get and what fittings my cherokee needs.
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They may be able to look it up. Or they may be close enough to drive there?
 
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