buggy/auxillary heater

blustroker · 02-18-2010, 07:06 PM

As many of us have started a truck or truggy build with a stripped cab, often times most of the original dash/ducting/heater core and other associated pieces are gone. No big deal unless you like to do some winter wheelin. An easy way to add some heat is to use a rear seat heat unit from a 90-95 4runner. Other years of runners had the rear heat also, but these years used a all-in-one set up that packaged a small heater core, 2 spd blower, temp control, and ducting to route air. Simply run the two coolant lines, supply power to the blower and you have great heat. While it is small, it puts out a great amount of heat. It works out great, as you can face the rear of it forward to blow the heat at your feet when mounted btween the seats on the tunnel. I have friends running them now as the only heat in the rig(cj7,sami,2 toys, plus myself) and they love it. Another has added it as rear heat in a older cherokee and it heats really well. makes a great hand warmer in open rigs as well. Here are a few pics of one to show the coolant line location, heater core, heat control lever, and fan. Blower switch is center off/lo/hi

overall dim
15"Lx8"Hx5"W

Wiring for fan:

Green wire(12ga) +
yellow/green stripe -ground
blk/wht - not used

Most pull-n-pays will sell the whole setup for $25.00, as a blower motor.

Hope this helps somebody. Happy winter wheelin!!

KargoMaster · 02-18-2010, 08:56 PM

Nice tech...

yellowjacket · 02-18-2010, 09:46 PM

good info. im writing those specs on my garage wall for later reference. thanx

bc35339 · 02-18-2010, 09:48 PM

Thanks for the info! I may try it out.

blustroker · 02-18-2010, 11:31 PM

if you mount it between the seats, you can modify the 4runner console to fit to gain some extra storage. Also forgot to mention that if you modify the outlet duct with a little plastic welding it can greatly expand the mounting possibilities. Once you hold one and look at it, you can see how easy it is to find a good place for it. The last truck we did was a gutted toy p/u,we were able to fit it on the cab side of the fire wall under the cage bars. The blower will suprise you with the amount of air it moves on high.

8UP · 02-19-2010, 06:39 PM

I've got the same one in the rear of my rig, out of an '88 'runner. The kid throws a blanket over herself and the heater and stays nice and toasty. Happy kids make for happy 'wheelin'.

sidekickproject · 02-22-2010, 10:06 AM

when you call the junk yard what do you ask for??

02-18-2010, 07:06 PM	#1
blustroker woods beater Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ryland heights ky Posts: 52	buggy/auxillary heater As many of us have started a truck or truggy build with a stripped cab, often times most of the original dash/ducting/heater core and other associated pieces are gone. No big deal unless you like to do some winter wheelin. An easy way to add some heat is to use a rear seat heat unit from a 90-95 4runner. Other years of runners had the rear heat also, but these years used a all-in-one set up that packaged a small heater core, 2 spd blower, temp control, and ducting to route air. Simply run the two coolant lines, supply power to the blower and you have great heat. While it is small, it puts out a great amount of heat. It works out great, as you can face the rear of it forward to blow the heat at your feet when mounted btween the seats on the tunnel. I have friends running them now as the only heat in the rig(cj7,sami,2 toys, plus myself) and they love it. Another has added it as rear heat in a older cherokee and it heats really well. makes a great hand warmer in open rigs as well. Here are a few pics of one to show the coolant line location, heater core, heat control lever, and fan. Blower switch is center off/lo/hi overall dim 15"Lx8"Hx5"W Wiring for fan: Green wire(12ga) + yellow/green stripe -ground blk/wht - not used Most pull-n-pays will sell the whole setup for $25.00, as a blower motor. Hope this helps somebody. Happy winter wheelin!! Attached Thumbnails __________________ 85 toyota ex cab a few goodies

02-18-2010, 08:56 PM	#2
KargoMaster Cleaning off the rust... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,009	Nice tech... __________________ brad 5.0L \| 435 \| 203 \| 300 \| 4.10 \| 39.5 Buildup BACK underway...

02-18-2010, 11:31 PM	#5
blustroker woods beater Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ryland heights ky Posts: 52	if you mount it between the seats, you can modify the 4runner console to fit to gain some extra storage. Also forgot to mention that if you modify the outlet duct with a little plastic welding it can greatly expand the mounting possibilities. Once you hold one and look at it, you can see how easy it is to find a good place for it. The last truck we did was a gutted toy p/u,we were able to fit it on the cab side of the fire wall under the cage bars. The blower will suprise you with the amount of air it moves on high. __________________ 85 toyota ex cab a few goodies

02-22-2010, 10:06 AM	#7
sidekickproject DontStopTillTheCasketDrop Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 18	when you call the junk yard what do you ask for?? __________________ you'll never know if you dont try!!

02-18-2010, 09:46 PM	#3
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	good info. im writing those specs on my garage wall for later reference. thanx

02-18-2010, 09:48 PM	#4
bc35339 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mount Washington KY Posts: 133	Thanks for the info! I may try it out.

02-19-2010, 06:39 PM	#6
8UP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 1 Posts: 92	I've got the same one in the rear of my rig, out of an '88 'runner. The kid throws a blanket over herself and the heater and stays nice and toasty. Happy kids make for happy 'wheelin'.