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Hello list chums,
to those concerned;I have had a look at the 2006 airlift application list and they
listed1979-1990 and 1991-1996.Further investigation by contacting the States reveals
that both kits cover the rear only but the earlier kit is for leaf springs and the latter is
coils.The coil kit is fitted inside of the spring after unbolting the bumpstop.This kit is
within Airlifts 1000 series of products which is generally light applications.Airlift do not
specify the series of Landcruiser, I have asked the boss for a price (this will be current
and subject to change due to exchange rates and shipping).
Next the hot water heat exchanger, I have bought a couple of them.Their original
function was and still is to warm the windsreen washer fluid for better screen cleaning in
poor weather.In reference to Julians application and bearing in mind comments posted
about not using the heater in the dessert etc it would be possible to T into the valved
control line before the matrix and run a heat exchanger in parallel to the heater matrix.It
may be nescessary to put a check valve in the circuit on the return line to stop back
feeding the matrix.It may be possible to fit a small tank within the confines of the engine
bay for this purpose,the only other item that would be needed is a small pump to
circulate the water to be heated,claims made on the fitting instructions mention
temperatures of up to 80 C......... much care ref burns!.Other wise a bespoke tank could
be made with the heat exchanger built into it,this way the water pump on the engine
moves the warmth through the tank.
to those concerned;I have had a look at the 2006 airlift application list and they
listed1979-1990 and 1991-1996.Further investigation by contacting the States reveals
that both kits cover the rear only but the earlier kit is for leaf springs and the latter is
coils.The coil kit is fitted inside of the spring after unbolting the bumpstop.This kit is
within Airlifts 1000 series of products which is generally light applications.Airlift do not
specify the series of Landcruiser, I have asked the boss for a price (this will be current
and subject to change due to exchange rates and shipping).
Next the hot water heat exchanger, I have bought a couple of them.Their original
function was and still is to warm the windsreen washer fluid for better screen cleaning in
poor weather.In reference to Julians application and bearing in mind comments posted
about not using the heater in the dessert etc it would be possible to T into the valved
control line before the matrix and run a heat exchanger in parallel to the heater matrix.It
may be nescessary to put a check valve in the circuit on the return line to stop back
feeding the matrix.It may be possible to fit a small tank within the confines of the engine
bay for this purpose,the only other item that would be needed is a small pump to
circulate the water to be heated,claims made on the fitting instructions mention
temperatures of up to 80 C......... much care ref burns!.Other wise a bespoke tank could
be made with the heat exchanger built into it,this way the water pump on the engine
moves the warmth through the tank.