Kentrol 30513 Polished Stainless Door Latch Brackets for 1981-1995 Jeep CJ/YJ

Vehicle Fitment

• 1981-1986 Jeep CJ-7 (Steel Tub Only)
• 1981-1985 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler (Steel Tub Only)
• 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ - All Trims (S, Base, Laredo, Sport, Sahara, Islander, Renegade) (Steel Tub Only)

Fitment Notes

• 30513 is compatible with steel tub bodies only. It does not fit fiberglass or aftermarket composite body tubs, which may use a different door latch geometry.
• This is a direct OE replacement for Mopar/Jeep door latch bracket part number 55029454K, covering both driver and passenger side in one set.
• Sold as a pair - includes both left (driver) and right (passenger) door latch bracket assemblies with all mounting hardware.
• Does not fit the 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ, which uses a revised door design with different latch and striker geometry.
• Does not fit early CJ models prior to 1981 - the latch bracket design changed at the 1981 model year.

Features

• Manufactured from T-304 stainless steel - a non-magnetic, non-rusting alloy that resists corrosion at the material level - providing lasting protection against the rust and degradation that destroys OEM painted steel door latch brackets over years of open-air off-road use.
• Mirror-polished to a high-gloss reflective finish using Kentrol's proprietary polishing process, enhancing the interior door appearance wherever these brackets are visible. An occasional waxing maintains the finish indefinitely.
• Kentrol uses thicker raw stainless steel sheet stock than competing alternatives, providing greater structural rigidity and resistance to flex and fatigue from door cycling and trail vibration.
• All mounting hardware is included for a complete plug-and-play installation - no sourcing of additional fasteners or adapters required.
• 100% in-house inspection of fit, finish, and function performed by Kentrol before each set ships, ensuring dimensional accuracy and finish quality before the product leaves the factory.
• Designed by Jeep enthusiasts for Jeep enthusiasts - Kentrol has been manufacturing stainless steel accessories for CJ and Wrangler platforms since introducing the concept in 1980, and the 30513 reflects that accumulated fitment knowledge and engineering precision.
• Backed by Kentrol's Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects.

Specifications

• Part Number: 30513
• OEM Replacement for: Mopar/Jeep 55029454K
• Product Type: Interior Door Latch Bracket / Door Strike Pin & Plate Pair
• Material: T-304 Stainless Steel
• Finish: Mirror Polished Silver
• Compatibility: Steel Tub Bodies Only
• Hardware: Included
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Quantity: 2 (Pair - Driver and Passenger Side)

Included Components

• 2x Polished stainless steel door latch brackets (driver side and passenger side)
• 1x Installation hardware kit

Product Description

The Kentrol 30513 is a polished T-304 stainless steel door latch bracket pair - also referred to as door strike pin and plate assemblies - designed as a direct OE replacement for the factory latch hardware on the 1981-1986 Jeep CJ-7, 1981-1985 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler, and 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ. These brackets replace Mopar/Jeep OE part number 55029454K and are manufactured to the original mounting geometry for a plug-and-play fit on steel-tub CJ and YJ models. The factory latch brackets on these Jeeps are painted mild steel, and years of open-air exposure - particularly on Jeeps with the doors removed regularly, as these platforms are designed to allow - subjects them to accelerated rust and corrosion that eventually compromises both appearance and function. The 30513 eliminates that failure mode by replacing the steel substrate with T-304 stainless, which is corrosion-resistant at the material level regardless of moisture, salt, or UV exposure.

Kentrol's manufacturing approach, consistent since the company pioneered stainless steel Jeep accessories in 1980, begins with virgin-metal mirror-finish 304 stainless sheet stock. Each bracket is then stamped, drilled, and polished using proprietary tooling developed specifically for the CJ/YJ door geometry, producing a part that fits the factory mounting points precisely and presents a clean, bright mirror finish wherever the brackets are visible in the door jamb area. Kentrol uses thicker raw material than competing replacement brackets - a design decision that improves resistance to the flex and fatigue encountered from repeated door cycling, trail vibration, and the mechanical stress of the door latch engagement over thousands of uses. All mounting hardware is included in the set, allowing complete installation without sourcing additional parts.

The 30513 covers both driver and passenger door latch brackets in one purchase and is 100% inspected by Kentrol before shipping for fit, finish, and hardware completeness. An important fitment note: this part is designed for steel tub bodies only and will not correctly interface with fiberglass or aftermarket composite body replacements that may use a different door latch arrangement. It also does not fit the 1997-2006 Wrangler TJ, which introduced a revised door design with different latch and striker geometry. The 30513 is backed by Kentrol's Limited Lifetime Warranty and is the polished stainless version - a black powder-coated stainless alternative is not listed by Kentrol for this bracket style, as the interior location where these mount does not require UV or weather resistance beyond what the polished stainless inherently provides.