81Wagon,

I'm posting this for those reading that aren't quite up to the layout of the a/c on the 12 chassis.

The discharge hose (your description: compressor to condensor) is actually 2 pieces. A rather expensive hose/pipe assembly known as the manifold hose that retails for $450! and a shorter hose that is about $37 from the dealer.

Its a pretty wacky curve combination coming OUT of the compressor with that manifold pipe.

I now understand what you are trying to accomplish.

Take lots of pictures and when you are done we are all going to hit you up for a "kit".

Think this will help bring the vent temp down in 90 degree heat sitting at a traffic light? Lets hope.

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84 300DT Puke Yellow. Totalled after 438,000
84 300DT Orient Red. 169,000 (actual mileage may vary)
2002 Explorer EB (wife's)