Just bought an 89 Jeep wrangler and looking for any parts I may need to make it a reliable vehicle for desert exploring. It has the 4.2 liter carbureted engine and 5 speed trans. I don't have much money to spend on it, so if you've got some cheap parts I could use please let me know. From what I can tell the main things I need is a good functioning carburetor, a set of tires (current ones are very old) windshield and whatever else? Figured I'd try here and try saving some money first! It's the first Jeep I've ever bought so not all that familiar with them. Located up north near Reno.
Thanks!
I have a '90 and '93 YJ Wranlger. Both 6 cyl. with autos, but if I can help with advice, give a holler.
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Carb and electrical - do the 'Nutter bypass' and don't look back. It'll save a lot of headaches later. Unless you're in a 'smog county''.
If the trac bars are still there, take 'em off. They only restrict the leaf springs, producing a stiffer ride.
You'll also want to upgrade the distributor to an HEI. Or I'll sell my MSD 6AL and Accel coil setup, with mounts, for $200.
Tires - Depends on what lift (for clearance) and gearing. (If you're local . . . Pahrump, LV, etc., I have a set of 5 factory alloy rims w/ basically new tires, 31x10.50x15 A/T. Spare never used, still has the nubs. $400. Tires are only 2 years old, been garaged.) Can post pics.
Also have a complete heater assembly. Took mine out since it's a fair weather trail rig only.
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I recommend joining the Wrangler Forum,
https://www.wranglerforum.com/ and the Jeep Forum,
https://www.jeepforum.com/forum/
More info than you'll ever need! I'm on both, same user name.
Good luck!
Bob
