Replacing factory air / LMC

[tj1970cst]

I am going to either rebuild my factory ac with a sanden compressor or get a kit like vintage air. LMC has a kit that interests me part # 32-0579. It says factory ac with cable controls. Is this just a vintage air kit? I have heard the vintage air cable converters are kinda goofy. I was hoping this kit from LMC actually used cables like the original stuff.

For $1199, seems like it might be cheaper to just buy the kit. If I re do the original I know I will need a compressor, condenser, hoses, poa and txv.

Any other input or opinions from people that have done this before or are more familiar with what the aftermarket offers?