[The Sub Vet]

Is there interchangeability on PTU numbers for jeep? I ordered a PTU
68307402AI Fits 2014-2019 Jeep Cherokee trailhawk with the V6 for $1600
but they are saying that the upgraded version is 68307403AG which they only guarantee for 2 years but want $3800 for.

What are the upgrades? I'm sure the Kid on the phone at jeep has no idea?

Do i have to use what they recommend by VIN and bite the bullet, or is there interchangeability just changing Part Numbers based on manufacturing date variables?

Thanks,

TSV

 

[Gary Kline]

Is there interchangeability on PTU numbers for jeep? I ordered a PTU
68307402AI Fits 2014-2019 Jeep Cherokee trailhawk with the V6 for $1600
but they are saying that the upgraded version is 68307403AG which they only guarantee for 2 years but want $3800 for.

What are the upgrades? I'm sure the Kid on the phone at jeep has no idea?

Do i have to use what they recommend by VIN and bite the bullet, or is there interchangeability just changing Part Numbers based on manufacturing date variables?

Thanks,

TSV

Hey @The Sub Vet , don't want to leave you hanging. I personally don't know. Sometimes parts are very specific per year/VIN, other time's it's just an upgraded part of better design etc. but can be used interchangeably across years. The VIN is the only 100% sure way of course (hence why that's what you're hearing from Jeep. )


Regarding the part you found (68307402AI) are you sure that's for a TH? The Mopar site list that PTU as a 1-speed. See screenshot below.

Question... is a local shop replacing your PTU? You could get the Jeep recommended model number off, say, eBay (new $1800) or off car-part.com etc.
Just my $.02 however I'd double-check that part number you found. A 1-speed unit definitely wont work for a TH.

 

[Mark_]

What my seaching shows is that, indeed, that first one is for AD1 (single speed AWD).

Now...
68307403AG would be for AD2 (non Trailhawk)
68545101AA would be for Trailhawk.

 

[Gary Kline]

What my seaching shows is that, indeed, that first one is for AD1 (single speed AWD).

Now...
68307403AG would be for AD2 (non Trailhawk)
68545101AA would be for Trailhawk.

Thanks @Mark_ for catching that. I was too focused on "2 speed". Forgot about the locker!

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@The Sub Vet , strange the Jeep dealer quoted you 68307403AG based on your TH VIN....