I need to know if I can replace the OEM rear bumper on my 2003 KJ with one that was taken of a 2001 in a clean, bolt-on procedure requiring no modifications. Yes, I have used the search engine and found no discussion of this. I should probably also add that the parts guys I've talked to at local dealerships are useless with questions like these. Thanks.

I think the 2002-2004 KJs were all the same, but there was an update for 2005-2007 (somebody correct me if I'm wrong). The front end was different after the update, but I don't know about the rear. But, I bet a 2003 and a 2002 are compatible. Back in 2001 they were still making the XJ Cherokee, right? I thought 2002 was the first year for the KJ.

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Thanks, you're confirming what I have since gleaned by looking at OEM parts on Mopar's online site. Same part numbers for 2002-04. The bumper I'm buying was manufactured in 2001 for the 2002 Liberty. The seller indicated it had been in his garage since 2001, and I should have worded my inquiry differently. Thanks again, case closed.

I would guess it would work, since it was made for an 02 KJ, but yes 2001 they where still making the good old XJ..

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but in 01 they released the 02 KJ, so they had both on the lot

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