jpnjim Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Even though others have posted that the factory supply of original bumpers had dried up, I dug out my parts books yesterday, found a web site that had decent prices for factory parts, and I started searching some of the factory part numbers. The original rear bumper part number came through as a valid number, current & available, for $120 each! I thought about ordering two, but kept my greed in check, and ordered just one. Filled in my credit card info, and went to sleep with a smile on my face. That only lasted till I got the E-mail today: "this part has been discontinued by the manufacturer". :( I had hope, because most of the other MJ stuff I tried to look up came through as discontinued, or number not found, so when the bumper # worked, and they let me order it, I thought I was in the clear. The other bad news is, a few years ago I had ordered & received a factory MJ rocker panel. While I was looking that part up, I searched the database for cab corners, roof panel, etc etc, almost every part came through as valid then, tho I only ordered the single rocker panel I needed. Welp, that's history now too. almost NOTHING (except for the bumper) came through as valid this time, no rockers, cab corners, etc etc. Guess I should've ordered more stuff a few years back, when I got the rocker, and hoarded it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Yeah ! I've been trying to get a new E-brake assembly for about six months , guess I'm converting to the console brake . :shake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glundblad Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Yes, I hate to admit it but I too was drawn to a web site that actually listed the part number. Usually when they are obsolete, no part is listed. I was actually nervious when I made the phone call. The guy at the other end of the phone was very helpful, didnt laugh or anything when I told him what I wanted. He looked it up and said "hmm, that part is no longer available". But I didnt give up. Then I asked about the tail lights. Oh well. At least tires are still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 To smart we get to late To old we get to soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Got a E brake assy, just the ratchet part that bolts to the side cowling. Depending on how low your willing to demean yourself, I might be willing to part with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Yeah ! I've been trying to get a new E-brake assembly for about six months , guess I'm converting to the console brake . :shake: need one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Yeah ! I've been trying to get a new E-brake assembly for about six months , guess I'm converting to the console brake . :shake: need one? Not anymore , I'm half way through the console conversion now . Thanks though . :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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