scottL 185 Posted December 15, 2016 Anyone heard of Certifit Autobody Online Store? They sell replacement body parts for Jeeps as well as other makes. Just found out about them myself and leaving this here for future reference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ob1jeeper 849 Posted December 16, 2016 Yup. Have bought bumpers, fenders, & hoods from them. Some of it is not OEM quality levels, but is better than most of the advertised "less expensive" parts. Just look it over carefully, and decide whether it's going to work for what your needs are. Besides, I've ordered OEM stuff only to find it badly damaged in shipping as well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
91AzXJ 2 Posted December 16, 2016 The nickname is Sortafit in the body shop industry, but it is better than OEM price wise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
91AzXJ 2 Posted December 22, 2016 Nice and clean! Like the lights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reybie 89 Posted December 22, 2016 Wow, nice and clean is right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottL 185 Posted December 23, 2016 Nice and clean! Like the lights. Wow, nice and clean is right Thanks guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottL 185 Posted January 12, 2017 My lift gate started making a nasty rattling sound over bumps in the road while driving and I've also noticed it wouldn't lift as high as it usually does when opened I called Vatozone for another set of lift gate supports for my 2001 Jeep Cherokee, manufactured by Mighty Lift in the USA p/n 95771. My local store had 2 spares All It took was a 10mm socket and a thin flat head screw driver to replace them. It helps if you have someone around to hold the lift gate up while you replace the shocks one at a time as they are under constant pressure. Now the lift gate feels tight & more secure, opens like it should too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottL 185 Posted January 20, 2017 A quick pic or two after the muddy holiday trail ride January 7th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottL 185 Posted January 24, 2017 Lately I can smell coolant from inside & outside the cabin. My engine is not overheating, the floorboards are dry and there are no visual leaks anywhere underneath my Jeep. The heater still works great but I can see condensation on my windshield after the motor reaches operating temperature in cold morning conditions above where the heater core is mounted. We are preparing for camping in cold country next weekend and I'd like to avoid futzing with a foggy windshield. Has anyone ever tried K seal to stop a coolant leak? http://www.kseal.com/ I would love to know if this snake oil really works as good as internet testimonials say or if anyone has another quick fix idea that will not otherwise damage my cooling system. Last option is tear out the dash and replace the heater core, I'd also want to replace the a/c evaporator at that point. The process seams grueling http://justanothersillybolg.blogspot.com/2014/02/1998-jeep-xj-heater-core-evap-core.html My Jeep is getting old which sucks considering how many plastic tabs/clips will potentially be destroyed during r&r. EricsXJ (Dude who wrote the book on advanced modification of 84-01 Cherokees) has a great idea to combat squeaks, creaks and rattles if I do end up removing the dash: utilize adhesive felt between trim pieces that are prone to make contact while driving https://www.amazon.com/FELT-06-Polyester-Thick-Length-Width/dp/B000QDRRNE/ref=pd_sbs_328_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=83ZMKZJ09SFWW9R22WX3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
