Help! Alternator Bracket: Lower Rear Boomerang Piece #5300-4388

[NickyV]

To make a long story short, I'm installing A/C on my 2.5L 1987 (Renix), and I'm really hoping to get this done by the end of the coming weekend.

 

But now I'm a bit stuck, because I'm missing one crucial piece: The lower rear alternator bracket. It's shaped like a boomerang. Part number 5300 4388. I see a few on e-Bay, but I'm already way over budget on this and none will get here in time. 

 

 

But here is my question: Do I actually need this precise part? I'm thinking I can fabricate my own solution. I'm thinking I can use an L-shaped Unistrut bracket or something.

 

I can see that there is a pivot point in the bracket, but based on what I'm seeing in the parts manual I don't think that is actually utilized in the MJ/XJ setup... I think that's only maybe used in the YJ, which uses the same bracket.

 

Any and all help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!