Original console latch busted probably 10 years ago. A month ago I replaced it with one from Amazon. It was tight, knew it wouldnt last. It didnt. I dont want to do this again. Any suggestions on a latch that will fit and last?

 

It was quite awhile ago, but the latch on my console was broken when I bought my Jeep. IIRC I went to a dealer and they were able to get me a new OE one along with various other broke or missing parts. Haven't had an issue with it since.

 

You talking about this:

https://www.quadratec.com/p/crown-au...iABEgIjU_D_BwE

Well not cheap but pretty sure it won't break again:

https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJCCL-97-PC.html

 

Like Ralph said, New is expensive.
Junkyard is cheap.... if you can find one.

Another thought. I've been bringing in up the fact that we now have 3D printing in our lives. If you know someone with a machine that can use the plastic that dries really hard and would last a long time, you could do that. Or find a company that can print one for you.?.?.?.?.?

 

Now that you mention that I think I might have seen a 3D printed one or the file to print one somewhere in internet land.

 

There is also 3D metal printing these days as well.... Not sure of its properties, but I bet it lasts. Probably something similar to cast iron.... or better.

 

Thought I did.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4638209

 

Very nice. This is a game changer for a lot of folks.

 

To be frank with you when I see them in the boneyard I grab them.
Replaced the one when I first got the XJ and since have grabbed a couple more.
Still working on breaking the first one. LOL.
So I stopped grabbing them. MLOL.
One boneyard I deal with is a customer of the store.
I grab something like that, show them what I have, and they just look at me funny.
And then just tell me to go away. EMLOL.

 

If I had time to make it to the JY, I'd be happy....

 

I make the rounds at least twice a year to look around.
Not to mention the times that I need something.
The one place I mentioned above when I go there for the first time of the year I bring donuts. LOL.

 

I love the "bribe" that's not really a bribe per se, but motivation for future cooperation hahahaha.

 

Hell yeah.
The ain't stupid they know what I am doing. LOL.
But a box of a dozen Dunkin' Donuts cost what?
$8, $9, $10 bucks?
Money well spent if you ask me. MLOL.