[Mark_]

Just went through this and wanted to share how I did this.
I removed the top bushings with a ball joint remover and went to napa to find something close. What I found is 267-4492. It's the same type of bushing width and bolt size are the same but it's a hair bigger. I used a cylinder hone to get the hole a little bigger. About 0.01 and then was able to press in with some heat. Will post pictures of sizes. Picture of bushing installed down below View attachment 217815
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That's about 12 mils bigger for the new one. Nice work !

And welcome to JCC

 

[Mark_]

I just replaced my driver side after my camber had gotten progressively worse over the last year. I'm not sure you have the PNs identified correctly. This is what I bought. Camber and all alignment points are now in spec. View attachment 220482
Applications:
L Plus 4x4. With Tech Connect Package 4x4. With Tech Connect Package FWD.

Confusing: PN 05090073AE is for the same applications but costs $568.98

Hmmmmm.

I compared the two from the same reseller, looking closely at pics :

2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee Rear Knuckle, Left 05090071AE | Mopar Estores

2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee Rear Knuckle, Left 05090071AE

store.mopar.com

2014-2018 Jeep Cherokee Rear Knuckle, Left 05090073AE | Mopar Estores

2014-2018 Jeep Cherokee Rear Knuckle, Left 05090073AE

store.mopar.com

Now... the casting is different. 073 seems more 'beefy'. Also, they list the 073 as compatible for 2014 to 2018, while 071 is good for 2014 to 2022... go figure...

 

[Mark_]

RockAuto sells the left rear (with off-road suspension) for $527 (US), right rear (with off-road suspension) for $454.
Curiously, they sell the left rear for regular suspension for $598.
They don't show a right rear for regular suspensions right now...
And they are Mopar knuckles.

 

[Mark_]

Suspension Knuckle Bushing Kit Rr (3 pcs) 2021-2014 CHR Jeep Cherokee

Suspension Knuckle Bushing Kit Rr (3 pcs) 2021-2014 CHR Jeep Cherokee

orders.transbec.ca

They look to be it.

 

[Mark_]

Direct replacement is Moog k202090 no need to rework the spindle.

Good find ! Now just curious (haven't been in there myself, yet) : aren't there 3 bushings on that rear knuckle ? 2 identical and a third one ? Maybe only one is critical (the Moog one), I don't know... The Transbec kit contains 3 bushings (linked to above).

 

[Mark_]

I've tried googling that part number, nothing comes up. How do I go about ordering those? Through a dealer? Both rear knuckles are out on my 2014 trailhawk. My mechanic wants to replace bushings, rather than see me spend a god awful amount to replace both knuckles. Thanks!

Did you see post #90 ?

 

[Mark_]

This is a part number from napa and are a direct fit! They are 117+tax and come with all 3! The top one requires 2 washers tho for somereason the spacing is off a little
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Interesting !! They don't list the Cherokee though. Is it really a perfect match ? Very close perhaps ?

Dorman Products - 523-081

Suspension Knuckle Bushing

www.dormanproducts.com

 

[Mark_]

According to a near by shop this is what they use to replace the bushings in the rear knuckle they said they replace so many they order 10 pairs at a time and they are direct fit

Fantastic, thanks. This could mean big savings for us KL owners...

 

[Mark_]

This is a part number from napa and are a direct fit! They are 117+tax and come with all 3! The top one requires 2 washers tho for somereason the spacing is off a little
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Just FYI for future Canadian buyers : Amazon (Canada) sells the kit for $53 right now :

https://www.amazon.ca/Dorman-523-081-Position-Knuckle-Bushing/dp/B01D8VIOIW#customerReviews

^^ Someone asked if they fit a Cherokee and one reviewer said they did.
Wish we had full specs on these busings though (outside and inside diameters) so we could compare.

 

[Mark_]

Bookmark this information for future reference Mark, you're much better at that kinda stuff than I am...LOL!!!😉😎

I don't bookmark (too lazy) but I search quickly