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From the picture you are showing, that doesn't match up with the part number you are referencing. The part number you are referencing is for the small spring that is mounted right there on the hook of the hood lock bar assembly that has a tendency to disappear or go bad also. The spring in your picture you are referencing is J0963336. Sorry for not using very technical terminology for these springs. I am looking at some factory parts books, so I could get the part number, and not the technical service manual that gives the actual technical term for these springs. I only opened up my 81-86 and 87-90 Factory Parts Manuals and they had the same part numbers for those hood springs. I am sure if I looked back in my older parts manuals, the same spring is used further back.
I did not find the part number yet for the ones I need, so running a little in the dark with that.
The info I posted is all from the ebay post. So seller has bad info?
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My safety catch is also wonky, as seems only attached on left side of the DS latch, but not seeing where it needs something to get it solid.
Anyone have a clear close up pic of the DS latch assembly for reference?
'81 CJ5 Base, 258 I6, MC2100, T176 4 spd, 300 TC, D30 Front NT, 3.31, 2-Piece AMC 20 rear NT, 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
'84 Grand Wagoneer, 401 V8 (.030 over), Edelbrock clone 1406, 727 auto, Selec-trac NP229, AMC 20 REAR - D44 FRONT - WT 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
Rather be driving, than waiting to be modified
963338 is a Jeep factory part number from the 60s. I suspect the J0 prefix was added by Chrysler to separate Jeep parts from their other lines. It's still a Kaiser-Jeep origin number.
This suggests to me that you could use the springs from any year J-truck or Wagoneer/Cherokee/GW. Looking at the '62-73 parts book, that number does indeed go back to the beginning of these vehicles. Seems impossible that the aftermarket would have duplicated this part, and I'd think you are very unlikely to find it in NOS somewhere. Advertise in the WTB ads here, and you'll likely get plenty of offers for used replacements.
The safety catch with cable release is something that started in the 80s. There are parts books online that cover this era on the Tom Collins site. Look there to find the part numbers, though again I doubt any replacements exist other than used parts. This is from my '82 -
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You could search for that little spring, but I expect the hardware store will have a spring that will work fine.
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Tim Reese
Maine beekeeper's truck: '77 J10 LWB, 258/T15/D20/3.54 bone stock, low options (delete radio), PS/PDB, hubcaps.
Browless and proud: '82 J20 360/T18/NP208/3.73, Destination A/Ts, 7600 GVWR
Copper Polly: '75 CJ-6, 304/T15, PS, BFG KM2s, soft top
GTI without the badges: '95 VW Golf Sport 2000cc 2D
Dual Everything: '15 Chryco Jeep Cherokee KL Trailhawk, ECO Green
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As one of my hood latch springs broke, after bringing the truck home, I would like to go with new springs.
Sure I can find a comparable spring that will do the job.
My safety catch.....looks just like yours, and spring is good, but latch seems to only be attached on that left side just like yours shows.
It does not have anything attaching it on the right side, which does not seem correct, but everything looks like it was made that way?
Just has the one rivet on the left side to rotate on, and does not stay aligned with the slot in the truck, when closing the hood.
'81 CJ5 Base, 258 I6, MC2100, T176 4 spd, 300 TC, D30 Front NT, 3.31, 2-Piece AMC 20 rear NT, 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
'84 Grand Wagoneer, 401 V8 (.030 over), Edelbrock clone 1406, 727 auto, Selec-trac NP229, AMC 20 REAR - D44 FRONT - WT 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
Rather be driving, than waiting to be modified
No connection to the passenger side. The cable releases the main catch on both sides. The hook on the safety catch goes through the hole in the core support. Pull the cable, the main catches release and the hook on the safety hold on the driver's side. Walk around to the front and release the safety, and raise the hood.
Seems foolish to search for a new work-alike replacement for that spring, but suit yourself. Re the safety, nothing else there but what you see. The pin goes through the safety catch and the latch assembly. If what you have is bent or loose so it will not line up, I'd look to replace the whole latch assembly, including the bar and both spring catches and the safety catch. Again, plenty of sources for a used one, and it's not something that will be in great demand.
Tim Reese
Maine beekeeper's truck: '77 J10 LWB, 258/T15/D20/3.54 bone stock, low options (delete radio), PS/PDB, hubcaps.
Browless and proud: '82 J20 360/T18/NP208/3.73, Destination A/Ts, 7600 GVWR
Copper Polly: '75 CJ-6, 304/T15, PS, BFG KM2s, soft top
GTI without the badges: '95 VW Golf Sport 2000cc 2D
Dual Everything: '15 Chryco Jeep Cherokee KL Trailhawk, ECO Green
Blockchain the vote.
Not denying to use springs made for the task, just looking for options, at less cost that work.
And the hood latch function as a whole is not in question.
Speaking only how the safety latch is connected to the drivers side latch.
I only have the single rivet on the drivers side latch-inboard side, that holds it on the mechanism.
With only the one rivet attaching it on the left side of that DS hood latch, when I work the safety catch, it is really loose and wobbly.
I will get some pics of mine, that looks just like yours, so maybe I just need to replace or figure out to tighten it up a bit on the one rivet.
'81 CJ5 Base, 258 I6, MC2100, T176 4 spd, 300 TC, D30 Front NT, 3.31, 2-Piece AMC 20 rear NT, 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
'84 Grand Wagoneer, 401 V8 (.030 over), Edelbrock clone 1406, 727 auto, Selec-trac NP229, AMC 20 REAR - D44 FRONT - WT 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
Rather be driving, than waiting to be modified
On mine, that rivet goes all the way through to air on the driver's side. It's also the pivot for the main latch, and has a spring wrapped around it that holds the main latch closed. When you pull the cable, the long bar rotates and turns that pin. This pulls the catch back and releases the cone-shaped catch that's in your first picture.
The safety catch is held tight by that pin to the side of the main latch, and does not wobble. I expect if your safety catch wobbles, the pin though the main catch has been loosened somehow either by wear or prying to get the hood open.
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Tim Reese
Maine beekeeper's truck: '77 J10 LWB, 258/T15/D20/3.54 bone stock, low options (delete radio), PS/PDB, hubcaps.
Browless and proud: '82 J20 360/T18/NP208/3.73, Destination A/Ts, 7600 GVWR
Copper Polly: '75 CJ-6, 304/T15, PS, BFG KM2s, soft top
GTI without the badges: '95 VW Golf Sport 2000cc 2D
Dual Everything: '15 Chryco Jeep Cherokee KL Trailhawk, ECO Green
Blockchain the vote.