Adding AC
427Dagget
05-27-2008, 03:18 PM
I just purchased a 99 Sahara and was thinking of adding AC to it. Besides changing or adding the obvious things ( compressor, control assembly, belts, hoses etc. ) how much of a job is it? Are there major electrical issues, or just find a wrecked one and start grabbing parts?
DAB77
05-27-2008, 05:29 PM
Check with your local radiator repair shop, an aftermarket A/C kit is the best way to go. Kits are around $800. easy to install and look like factory when finished.If you buy a crash victim as a donor and the system has been open to the atmosphere, the only parts that you can trust are the mounting brackets,plenum chamber and wiring.
fredjacksonsan
06-05-2008, 07:01 AM
The dash and air handling stuff underneath were different on mine. I had A/C installed on my '97; got the kit, installed by the dealer and total cost was about $2000. If you know what you're doing under the dash, go for it; but if not you may want to let them do it, although it's more expensive.
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