What fits what?

[ultimag]

Don't know if this is the right place to post this......if not, let me know where it should be.
Anyone know of a reference that tells what fits what? By that I mean what parts would be interchangeable on different Jeep years/models? I had VW's for years and always had references as to what parts would interchange.......is it possible that someone has done the same with Jeeps, or is it 'trial by error'?:shades:

 

[TerryMason]

You'll find that with Jeeps alot, if not most parts are interchangeable. Let us know what Jeep you're looking to swap parts with and we can go from there.

 

[ultimag]

We have a 1988 Wrangler Sport. I was just wondering if there was some reference publication to show interchangeability of parts. It would help from time to time if say you happened on a Jeep or Jeep parts and wondered if they would fit your ride.

 

[superj]

there is nothing like a reference packet for that. you can look on the forums and usually there is a thread with what people have found that works but nothing written out.

 

[TerryMason]

In the Jeep community there is a much looser definition of "interchangeable". I'm currently installing a Ford Explorer rear axle in my wrangler because it's considered a fairly easy swap - this entails cutting all the metal brackets off the old axle and welding on a custom bracket kit...

I've never seen a list of interchangeable parts - most often it's starting with a problem, like wanting to upgrade your axles, then picking from the array of possibilities.

 

[ultimag]

Thanks....first Jeep.....lotsa VDubs under the belt. Just have to learn as much as possible and adlib the rest!!

 

[superj]

yup, ha ha ha. that will be what you are doing, almost literally.

you a water cooled guy or an air cooler?

 

[SteelHeadz]

Part's fitment rule.
1) Does it look like the original part?-- you can make it work:shades:
2) Does it look better that the original part?---you can make it work
3)Will it work better than the original part?---It'll work8)
4)Does it look like you your not going to the hospital for this to make it work ? Git'e'r dun!!:shock:
5) If you can cut, drill, rewire , and weld it, It will work.

 

[ultimag]

AIR COOLED!! Bugs, Kombis, Things, Meyers Manx to name a few..
I kinda feel like this Jeep thing is gonna be an adventure!

 

[superj]

i come from the same stuff. i had a 70 and 71 ghia, one an autostick. and a 68, 70, and 71 beetle.