Over time, all internal engine wear surfaces become worn.
This is true for connecting rods, crankshaft journals, camshaft lobes, piston rings, bearings, etc.
When rebuilding a worn out engine, you'll need to replace them all to regain the engine's original performance.
This replacement connecting rod bearing fits 72-83 CJ5, 72-75 CJ6, 76-86 CJ7, 81-86 CJ8 Scrambler, 72-74 DJ5, 71-83 Wagoneer, 74-83 Cherokee, 72-73 Commando, 84-01 Cherokee XJ, 84-91 Grand Wagoneer SJ, 86-92 Comanche MJ, 87-95 Wrangler YJ and 97-02 Wrangler TJ models equipped with 2.5, 3.8, 4.0, 4.2, 5.0 and 6.6 liter models with 0.020-inch under size crank.
Replaces OE 8126204.020.