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2005-2006 A/C liquid line

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I've been replacing my entire AC system. When looking for a liquid line I came across the thread posted below recommending an alternative hose to the discontinued OEM. The thread has been locked for further comment so I can't add to it.
I ordered the suggested line and discovered an issue. It will fit an 05-06 only if you have an aftermarket air intake. With the stock air filter box the line interferes at both the front and rear of the box. It could be made to work if you carefully re-bend the rear portion of the tubing and remove the intake box horn. The larger flexible portion of the line crosses in front of the airbox and is far to large to fit under the intake horn.
My original line is in good shape so I instead just flushed the line and replaced the orifice tube. The original orifice tube came out with a little coercion with some needle nose pliers and the new one slipped in without issue.
If you do need a replacement the line from Jeepair appears to be the correct one.

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/2005-2006-ac-high-pressure-line.66798/

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I've been replacing my entire AC system. When looking for a liquid line I came across the thread posted below recommending an alternative hose to the discontinued OEM. The thread has been locked for further comment so I can't add to it.
I ordered the suggested line and discovered an issue. It will fit an 05-06 only if you have an aftermarket air intake. With the stock air filter box the line interferes at both the front and rear of the box. It could be made to work if you carefully re-bend the rear portion of the tubing and remove the intake box horn. The larger flexible portion of the line crosses in front of the airbox and is far to large to fit under the intake horn.
My original line is in good shape so I instead just flushed the line and replaced the orifice tube. The original orifice tube came out with a little coercion with some needle nose pliers and the new one slipped in without issue.
If you do need a replacement the line from Jeepair appears to be the correct one.

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/2005-2006-ac-high-pressure-line.66798/

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Great info thanks for updating this.
 
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