I dunno, that sounds like a pile of crap to me. I have been buying parts direct from Merlin and JLEMOND for a while. When Isuzu discontinues a part, you simply CANNOT get it anymore. Isuzu will deplete whatever they have in GLOBAL stock, and once it is gone, it is gone.

Right now I am trying to find body mounts for my 91 Trooper, and they are completely discontinued. I contacted Energy Suspension, and they basically do not have anything and do not want to try to help at all.

To me, the bottom line is, if you can get, buy it and horde it.

Bart