Early Bronco Air Conditioning Kits

Why Vintage Air Gen V SureFit A/C Kits are the Right Choice for your Early Bronco

Adding air conditioning to an Early Bronco is one of the best upgrades you can make if you actually drive your rig. The problem is that not all A/C kits are created equal, especially when it comes to installation quality, fitment accuracy, and long-term reliability. After installing multiple systems over the years, our recommendation at Wild Horses 4x4 is clear: the Vintage Air Gen V SureFit A/C Kit is the best option we’ve found for anyone buying an Early Bronco air conditioning kit for a 66-77 Ford Bronco. That’s why it’s the kit we sell.

Easier Installation with Early Bronco-Specific Design

We’ve gone over multiple Early Bronco A/C kits, and while none of them are completely free of modification, the Vintage Air Gen V SureFit system comes closer than anything else we’ve seen. The bracketry is more accurate, better thought out, and requires noticeably less cutting, drilling, or reworking compared to other kits on the market.

In contrast, we’ve seen competing systems with engine brackets that weren’t even cut correctly for the hardware included in the kit. That leads to frustration, wasted time, and installers having to “make it work” when they shouldn’t have to. The Vintage Air brackets line up the way they should and feel like they were actually designed around the Bronco engine bay.

The same applies under the dash. Other systems often rely on generic evaporator mounts that don’t really match the Early Bronco interior. Vintage Air uses mounting brackets that are more Bronco-specific, which makes installation cleaner and more predictable.

Proven Reliability Where It Matters

Fitment is only part of the story. Reliability matters just as much when choosing the best Early Bronco A/C kit.

We’ve had experience with other kits failing shortly after installation, whether due to poor component quality or inconsistent assembly. That’s not something you want to deal with after investing the time and money to add air conditioning to a 1966-77 Ford Bronco. The Vintage Air Gen V kits we’ve installed and supported have been consistently well made, with solid components and dependable performance. That track record is a big reason we stand behind them.

Two Interior Vent Options to Match Your Build

With the Vintage Air Gen V SureFit system, we offer two interior vent configurations, depending on how simple or custom you want your Early Bronco A/C installation to be.

Underdash Vent Assembly

This is the simplest and most popular option. It uses a plastic molded vent assembly that mounts just under the dash. Installation requires no permanent dash modification beyond drilling a few mounting holes in the underside of the dash panel. The finished look is clean, fits the Bronco interior well, and doesn’t feel out of place. For most owners who want a straightforward install and a factory-friendly appearance, this is the option we recommend.

4-Vent Plenum Setup

The alternative is the 4-vent plenum system. This version provides four outlets at the evaporator, allowing you to run hoses to vents mounted wherever you want. This is ideal for custom builds where you may want to cut the steel dash panel for integrated A/C vents or route airflow to the rear of the Bronco. It offers maximum flexibility, but it does require more planning and fabrication. If your goal is simplicity, the underdash unit is still the better choice.

Engine Compatibility for 66-77 Ford Bronco A/C Kits

The Early Bronco A/C kits we offer are designed around the standard small block Ford engines most commonly found in 1966-77 Broncos, including the 289 and 302. They also work well with a 351W swap, making them a solid option for many upgraded builds.

If you’re running a late-model fuel-injected Ford engine, such as an Explorer 5.0, Mustang 5.0, or a Coyote swap, these kits can still be used. The key difference is compressor mounting. In those cases, you’ll need to account for your specific accessory drive and bracket setup. We can custom order Vintage Air kits with universal hoses so you can properly route and connect everything to your engine configuration.

Our Honest Recommendation

We don’t claim that any 66-77 Ford Bronco A/C kit is completely bolt-in with zero effort. Old trucks weren’t built that way. But based on real installs, real use, and long-term support, the Vintage Air Gen V SureFit A/C Kit stands out as the closest thing to a properly engineered air conditioning system for the Early Bronco.

It fits better, installs cleaner, holds up over time, and gives you options depending on how simple or custom you want your build to be. That’s why it’s the kit we trust, and why it’s the one we offer at Wild Horses 4x4.