Wasn't there an issue if you ran a 242 behind a standard transmission?
I have an NV 3550 in my 88 with the AX 15 crossmember and no issues. I also have the TJ shifter but I kind of like it sitting up that high .
I don't know if I consider that new old stock being that it's an aftermarket hood.I bought some aftermarket hood's before that don't fit right and also don't have that same quality that the originals do
Besides the eliminator I don't know of any model having any gray decals on the very bottom, I'd have to guess painted . The parts catalog should list a decal if there was one down there.
I'm not saying buy them off of team Cherokee, but here's what they look like. https://teamcherokee.com/grille-fastener-screw-nut-16-piece-set-cherokee-comanche-1987-1996/