Replacement Charge Port Cowling?

[acollins]

Hey guys! I just finished installing a Gobi rack on my 4xe and ran into an issue. I had a bolt sieze on me at the very end of the install and I had to hacksaw off the bolt to get it off.

During all of the shaking on the back of the rack while hacking the bolt off, I ended up cracking the front cowling around the charge port at one of the bolt holes. Was trying to see if anyone had any repair/replacement recommendations?

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[Dyolfknip74]

You can get a replacement from your parts department. I think they're like $100 but you'll need to get it painted.

 

[acollins]

You can get a replacement from your parts department. I think they're like $100 but you'll need to get it painted.

Any idea on a part number? I wasn't finding it on replacement part sites. Everything I saw was non-4xe

 

[Dyolfknip74]

Any idea on a part number? I wasn't finding it on replacement part sites. Everything I saw was non-4xe

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/wrangler-4xe-cowl-side-charge-port-and-door.76658/

 

[Dyolfknip74]

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/wrangler-4xe-cowl-side-charge-port-and-door.76658/

If you're in the US, you won't get cheaper Mopar parts than those links from Benny.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

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Any idea on a part number? I wasn't finding it on replacement part sites. Everything I saw was non-4xe

There are very inexpensive, aftermarket 4xe cowl cover guards / trim kits that come in many different colors to include carbon fiber.

Not sure if you would be interested in same but I figured you or someone else reading this thread might be interested in same.

Here is one such offering. Internet search for more.
https://www.amazon.com/Hgcar-Cowling-Corner-Wrangler-Gladiator/dp/B0B1P88WS2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=IQR9KIE6HB7M&keywords=4xe+jl+cowl+cover&qid=1666707425&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjkzIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ==&sprefix=4xe+jl+cowl+cover,aps,123&sr=8-3&th=1

 

[acollins]

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There are very inexpensive, aftermarket 4xe cowl cover guards / trim kits that come in many different colors to include carbon fiber.

Not sure if you would be interested in same but I figured you or someone else reading this thread might be interested in same.

Here is one such offering. Internet search for more.
https://www.amazon.com/Hgcar-Cowling-Corner-Wrangler-Gladiator/dp/B0B1P88WS2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=IQR9KIE6HB7M&keywords=4xe+jl+cowl+cover&qid=1666707425&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjkzIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ==&sprefix=4xe+jl+cowl+cover,aps,123&sr=8-3&th=1

Not a bad idea. If I can find one in white or 4xe powder blue, I think this would be a good backup option short of buying the mopar part and getting it painted at a body shop. Thanks!

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