Took my Ranger in to body shop this a.m. to repair damage from hitting a deer about 5 weeks ago. i asked if they had any issues getting the parts and they said No, all parts are here.
From my past experience, the shaft was probably the failed part. Happened on the early crown vic's too. Could be where the seal rides on the shaft is out of spec ie: too soft, too small diameter, to rough etc, killing the seal. I suspect the shaft was an updated part #.
I just ordered the shocks/struts only and reused the OE springs. It is fairly easy DIY and new struts are actually easier to install than getting the old out due to having to clear staked bolts on OE strut. I used a $25 spring compressor that came from Harbor Freight to swap springs.
This is 2" Readylift 2 piece on a 2wd 2019. Worked fine, I eventually went to Eibach frt/rear kit for the ride quality. I installed on jackstands in my garage....no problem.
Thanks Bret. The CJ is not quite as it seems. I inherited it from my FIL who bought it new in 1946. I did make a few improvements though. Tube chassis, 4 link narrowed 8.8 (from a ranger), mustang II front , roller cammed aluminum head 5.0, and a C4 auto.
I have restored cars, tractors, motorcycles, boats, outboards and anything else that will sit still long enough. I particularly like doing something that most people consider as trash. Example the Yamaha trials bike was actually pulled from the dump. The Honda CL70($50 not running) is the latest.
I don't use my truck offroad and it gets dusty a lot more often than really dirty. I found that CircleK locations with a car wash has an app for unlimited washes starting at $19 a month. They are touch free or brush type, your choice. The neat thing is it isn't for just 1 vehicle as most are...
"My first reaction is to take halfsies and small claims his ass for the other $800". I suspect, once you accept the deal, you will no longer have recourse in court. You are playing poker with someone who has done it before. Just set on it a day or two and let him think about...