Installing AC - should I use a body lift?

[Aliracer]

I am going to run AC and curious if a 1” body lift would help make the AC unit fit under the hood better and possibly keep it running cooler? It’s a 73 bronco with 2.5 body lift and 33’s.

Someone told me they recommend doing a 1” body lift if you run AC, but wasn’t really sure the reasoning. Just trying to see everyone else’s thoughts. Thanks!

 

[Redneck72Bronco]

I am also installing A/C and I would recommend the 1” lift because the compressor sits as high as my HEI distributor which rubbed the hood before the body lift.

 

[stlbl]

If you are already running a 2.5 inch body lift reducing it to 1" will gain you nothing

 

[Broncobowsher]

You will have to account for the body lift with the fan shroud. If you just shift the stock shroud, you will be loosing cooling performance, not improving it.

 

[Aliracer]

Great feedback, much appreciated