Wish I had AC...

[LearjetMinako]

Simply swap the A/C system from the donor vehicle into yours. Just make sure you get new o-rings and accumalator (drier). And flush the old parts before having the system serviced.

 

[LittleHorse]

I've driven through many summers in Oklahoma (basically same climate as AR) with no A/C. It's not unlivable, the biggest thing that bothered me is if I drove anywhere on a summer afternoon I'd be hot, sweaty and malodorous by the time I got there. Just make sure you get a reflective windshield shade or park in the shade, it will lower in-car temps in the parking lot by as much as 35-40 degrees. I find that starting off as cool as possible is the key. If the car is already 140 degrees in side, all hope is lost, but if it's starting off 95 or 100, you can drive with the windows open without getting too hot.

 

[HardcoreKeith]

You don't need it, honestly. I never had working AC until I bought the Ranger... and as a result, I don't use the AC still. It'll probably die from misuse.

 

[Xandor]

I find that starting off as cool as possible is the key. If the car is already 140 degrees in side, all hope is lost...QUOTE]

Lol.

Ya I'm a total baby because I can't stand the heat, sweet like pig but I refuse to use my AC in anything. The MPG just gets raped in a 4cyl. Here its %100 humity and 90+ is plenty frequent. I drove a ranger where the drivers window wouldnt roll down all last summer, Sweting like a pig covered in drywall dust blows. Almost punched it out but in the winter it would be to rough.

 

[Grunizzle]

hmm Ive been reading a couple articles found and it sounds like a huge PITA to swap in an AC system...

 

[Ranger97XL]

I had a convertible mustang that had ac but I never used it, it was a convertible after all, in my ranger the only problem I have with no ac is when it rains, but I got those window viser things and they actually keep the water out while letting a breeze go through, plus you have a sliding rear window so that helps with circulation, in the windy city thanks to all the pavement it hits 110+. This summer I'm looking to install a sun roof and seal my cab to my cap so I can take the windows out since I don't have a sliding window, to help with circulation. I prefer to have the windows down anyways, with the mustang I would drop the top early in the spring and late in the fall, just crank the heat and wear a hat

 

[ASMODEAN]

It's not that bad down here in the summers. Humidity is whats a killer...

I live about 200 miles south of Little Rock and my BII has not had working AC in the last eight or so years. I just roll down the windows a bit when its parked and it doesn't get to hot inside the cab.If you do decide to have AC put in the ranger pm me and i can give you a list of about three reputable mechanics in the state, one of which is an AC specialist.

 

[LearjetMinako]

I find that starting off as cool as possible is the key. If the car is already 140 degrees in side, all hope is lost...QUOTE]

Lol.

Ya I'm a total baby because I can't stand the heat, sweet like pig but I refuse to use my AC in anything. The MPG just gets raped in a 4cyl. Here its %100 humity and 90+ is plenty frequent. I drove a ranger where the drivers window wouldnt roll down all last summer, Sweting like a pig covered in drywall dust blows. Almost punched it out but in the winter it would be to rough.

Thats mostly the reason why I use A/C. Is to remove the humidity. But then when the temps start soaring high in the 80's and 90's. A/C stays on regardless of which season we're in.

Oddly, I just tested the A/C power drain on a 4cyl not too long ago. With the engine at idle and fully warmed up. Without A/C, engine load was at 32%. With A/C on, engine load went to 37~39%. But my MPG hardly change enough to notice. Now when it gets really hot and the raditor fan stays on, then I notice a 1~2 MPG loss. Plus a really gutless 4cyl Ranger.

 

[naford]

Check radiator size. I think trucks with AC are thicker. I also thought that when on th ehighway it was cheaper to use the AC then to have the windows rolled down.