I question some of what I read in prior posts. Major appliances are made on assembly lines and are made by the thousands. Uniformity is key. They are not going to change some insignificant bracket from steel to plastic to cheapen a product destined to HD or Lowes. Model numbers are usually consistent and comparable except for the last digit which may recognize some individual difference that may designate a specific seller.
If you are price comparing and find a difference in model number, question the supplier.
Significant effort to cheapen a part for a specific seller would cost more than it is worth. Engineering, buying, storing, controlling, replacing different parts would cost more.
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