flint54 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I have one piece of metal that needs to be replaced, it's the outer half of the two-part rear wheelwell, RH side, the one that turns to swiss cheese. (Amazingly, the LH side. also original, is great.) Actual part number is 55004042, and they call it a fender. Dealer says NLA, and so does Chrysler Parts Direct. Sherman and Team Cherokee do not list it either. Anyone know of a source for this part? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Pick-n-pull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Is that the metal arch that holds the flare on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flint54 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Yes, this is the piece where the wheelwell and the outside sheet metal join, where the flare bolts on. I wish there were a junkyard within a hundred miles of here that had even one comanche to pick from. Since I expect this truck (when I'm done) to outlive me, I would really like to install a new part, if one can be found. Wondering also who can tell me the difference between the cherokee and comanche flair retainers for the rear. The fronts are identical, but the rears have differing part numbers. Has anyone successfully interchanged them for the rear? Want to line up some replacements since I know the studs will bust off mine (like they did in front - every one), when I remove them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSimon Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I've got a lot of bondo on mine, so I went to the local JY and got this for $20. Would something like that work for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 #7 is the part he is looking for in this picture. I was not able to find any availability on it in some searching that I did though... :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 got my patch panel from a 2dr XJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Wondering also who can tell me the difference between the cherokee and comanche flair retainers for the rear. The fronts are identical, but the rears have differing part numbers. Has anyone successfully interchanged them for the rear? Want to line up some replacements since I know the studs will bust off mine (like they did in front - every one), when I remove them. I don't think you can make the rear XJ retainers work, some only have two studs, all MJ ones have three. Inevitably you will break a couple of studs, I have on all three of my MJs. What I've done is grind off the stud heads and punch out the studs. Then braze in new bolts (Stainless is preferred with the right brazing rod). It's pretty easy, just time consuming because I decided to replace all 36 studs every time. You can also try http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ go to the collision catalog then Fender, Exterior trim, Wheel flare, Retainer they're ~$15 each, then you'll need the nuts also (I assume). Not sure if they really have them, they list parts that aren't available sometimes. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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