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Advise for 89 jeep wrangler

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Hello!

Looking for advise, tips and tricks for 89' jeep wrangler. She is in rough shape for body, frame is decent besides pass rear leaf spring hole and 1 body mount.

šŸ¤£ I should have my jeep in 20 years as I want to try and do a full restore as she was sitting for around 10 years. (Engine isn't locked up!)

Any tips or tricks is greatly appreciated! Helpful tools etc. šŸ˜‚ just a weekend warrior and never tackled on this big of a project before.
 
Sitting 10 years? Brake system is likely shot, seals,hoses, MC, wheel cylinder seals..... running gear seals dried up...fuel system/carb gummed u.Id do a pull the plugs, squirt in a bit of diesel or light oil, turn it over by the key if it will ,if you know the engine isnt locked up that is. Change the oil and see if it will run to start. Have somebody turn the wheel back and forth while you lay on the ground in front looking at the steering linkage looking for loose parts and slop. Might try a quick drive if you have brakes but be cautious. That will get you started with a , how much money do I wanna dump into this thing.
 
welcome as a new member. you got a lot of work ahead of you. harbor freight can help with tools, you are going to need alot? please keep up informed as you go about the restore. as for parts, e-bay can help, but you have to be careful, some are not good quality. good luck
 
welcome as a new member. you got a lot of work ahead of you. harbor freight can help with tools, you are going to need alot? please keep up informed as you go about the restore. as for parts, e-bay can help, but you have to be careful, some are not good quality. good luck
 
Gilaguy23 said:
Sitting 10 years? Brake system is likely shot, seals,hoses, MC, wheel cylinder seals..... running gear seals dried up...fuel system/carb gummed u.Id do a pull the plugs, squirt in a bit of diesel or light oil, turn it over by the key if it will ,if you know the engine isnt locked up that is. Change the oil and see if it will run to start. Have somebody turn the wheel back and forth while you lay on the ground in front looking at the steering linkage looking for loose parts and slop. Might try a quick drive if you have brakes but be cautious. That will get you started with a , how much money do I wanna dump into this thing.
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šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£ I don't want to know cost. He says engine good. I planed on new brakes boots etc. Just has to make it like 2,000 feet to my shop. It's across my road. Worst cause part it out and make money back.
 
dieselearl said:
welcome as a new member. you got a lot of work ahead of you. harbor freight can help with tools, you are going to need alot? please keep up informed as you go about the restore. as for parts, e-bay can help, but you have to be careful, some are not good quality. good luck
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Yes lol. I have leak down kit, and puller set from harbor freight. One PC at a time. Other then basic mechanical tools. Sockets wrenches etc. šŸ¤£ might be kids vehicle by time I get er done
 
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