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Thanks Don and Pete !! Trying not to count my chickens before they're hatched for sure ...

As some of you know I lost my Job near 6 month ago , I knew it was coming and had some money set aside for unemployment days while looking for another job . After many interviews disappointments and time almost running out , I think Ive landed a good job . I won't go into specifics yet , but this job has benefits , good hours , weekends off , room for advancement and pay , and family values . A good friend vouged for me and I go for an interview sometime next week . He more or less said the job is mine as long as both him and the other guy that does the hiring approve , which shouldn't be an issue . I'm trying not to get too excited but I'm definitely in a better frame of mind .

I agree

Of course I'm not speaking for dorman but they did offer a 5year 50k warranty and most places offer moog as lifetime warranty . But a warranty sucks if you have to change parts all the time .

There is different styles of bench seats ,one has a cutout and the other doesn't . If you have a column shift 2wd you shouldn't have the cutout . If you have the floor shift , 5spd or it's 4wd it will have the cutout .try to find one with the cutout . If you move the seat forward it will hit the mini console . Adam, did the MJs (or early XJ's) ever have a 3-speed column shift? I seem to remember something about certain export models with this configuration........... Couldn't say , never seen one .

There is different styles of bench seats ,one has a cutout and the other doesn't . If you have a column shift 2wd you shouldn't have the cutout . If you have the floor shift , 5spd or it's 4wd it will have the cutout .try to find one with the cutout . If you move the seat forward it will hit the mini console .

It should mount to the side like this .. Original bumper and brackets ..

http://comancheclub.com/topic/43483-cobreau-seat-brackets-just-do-not-work/?fromsearch=1

I wouldn't pay a hundred, I'd offer $50, ask them to throw the bent housing for free or tell them you'd bring it back after you got the gears out. Myself, I wouldn't think twice about running used gears as long as they don't have heat or physical damage. I like saving money however I can. I just came back from the JY where I got the rear axle . They are firm on their prices . The other axle is at another yard , I'd like to open it up before I bought it to make sure they are not damaged . Maybe he'll wheel and deal ...

Here's a better price and part number 523 -202 off of dormans website . http://www.dormanproducts.com/gsearch.aspx?type=keyword&q=Bushing&year=2001&make=Jeep&model=Grand%20Cherokee&origin=YMM http://m.ebay.com/itm/Dorman-Suspension-Control-Arm-Bushing-523-202-/381407053466?nav=SEARCH http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=6686368&jnid=301&jpid=0

https://www.google.com/search?q=jeep+wj+control+arm+bushings&start=20&client=safari&sa=N&hl=en&tbs=vw:l&tbm=shop&prmd=sivn&srpd=10870676204921818662&prds=of:1,num:1,cid:9792764791303501222&ved=0ahUKEwilzZz45JHKAhWFkh4KHUyoBdg4FBCCNgjPAjAH&ei=X0CLVuWhNoWleszQlsAN

I'm going from 3.07 gears to 4.10 . I know of a front 4.10 axle with a bent tube for $100 but Leary of using used gears .

Thanks for the info / help . Your axle is waaay cleaner then mine .now I'm on the hunt for a matching front axle ...

It's a manual , the tag is still on the axle with 4.10 ratio .

Manual windows and the panels are gone .

Going to possibly get the axle out of this tommorow . Vin 1J4FT27P8XL540425 I can get it for less than $100 out the door , good deal ? Good axle ? I don't know if the driveshaft will need shortened ( currently have a Dana 35 ) in my 88 Comanche . I know there was a thread explaining this but can't find it . I know I'll have to weld perches and cut the XJ brackets off. Anyone need anything if I end up going ?

No , that's pretty weak metal . Shouldn't have to use a torch .

Big pair of channel locks will bend the bracket to gain access to the bolts . Then you can hammer/ dolly the frame flange straight . Take the vacuum canister for reference to a parts store and they should have the bolts readily available .

https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/5386355531.html

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Thank you for the generous offer , but I'm only interested in NOS lights or like NOS . Thanks again .

Bump .