AC Thermostat Probe Replacement / Bypass Options?

[aris_garage_builds]

I'm currently refurbishing a 4.0 HO HVAC Box to swap into my MJ. Mine did not come with factory AC, so I'm planning on adding it while I already have the dash pulled apart for my 4.0 swap. Although I ran into a bit of a speed bump - while disassembling the HVAC box I broke the thermostat / probe that connected the the AC evaporator core. I'll include a picture below of the part. I've done some researching and it appears this part is no longer made / quite hard to find. Is there a good option for replacing it? If not is there a way to bypass it? Or possibly a way of upgrading to the 97+ AC core that doesn't have the probe? I'm using a 95 / HO wiring harness for the engine swap so would love to avoid OBDII parts if possible. Appreciate any advice, thanks!

[AZJeff]

Are you trying to use the evaporator from a 97+ XJ in your MJ?  If so, doesn’t that require the use of the corresponding heater box?