Adding A/C to a '95 YJ... what are the chances?

[Sine Deviance]

My '95 YJ does not have A/C. I'd like to have A/C I have the 4-cyl/5-spd. The way I see it, these should be all the parts I need:

*Compressor
*Condensor
*Evaporator
*Lines/hoses
*HVAC dash climate control panel
*Mount brackets for compressor and condensor
*Replacement YJ dash with upper vents and vent tubing (non-A/C models only have the foot vent)
*New belt for compressor pulley.

I checked a universal A/C kit at JC Whitney. It costs $1600 and many people have told me those kits suck. If I did it the junkyard way I think I can do the entire project for around $300, maybe $400 max. Plus I'd have the benefit of staying cool OEM-style.

Again, this all depends on the parts. Assuming I want to do it, what are the chances I'd be able to find the parts I need out of Wranglers in junkyards? Also, is there anything else I would need or should know about before going in that you guys know of?

Thanks!

 

[xt master]

Jeeps came with AC? :lol:

 

[jfrabat]

Mine had AC installed when I bought it (and believe me, during the summers in Miami, I USE IT!). So I would guess it is a good bet that you could find the parts depending on whatpart of the country you are on; here it is difficult to find Wranglers on the JunkYards, but there are plenty of Cherokees... So I dont see why you could not go this route.

 

[TJ_Jeep]

i never realized mine had A/C til i got my windows tinted 2 days ago and had to keep them up for three days. Man let me tell you it was cold lol, that was really the only time i've ever used it