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Awesome. Thanks for sharing! Going to give this a go on my JK soon
JL hood latches on a JK
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sipafz
Caught the Bug
Looks Great! Thanks for confirming how easy this modification is. It’s on my short list.
Just installed the JL hood latches on a Jk. I kept the tabs on and used a dremel with a small grinding head to make the bottom holes were it is needed larger in order for the bottom latch to fit. There must be a reson for these tabs. I like the fit and looks of these better than the Rugged Ridge or Drakes that I have used. Again very easy to install.
Apollyon78
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Found this video on Youtube, pretty informative, and not much required to make these fit.
marcusjames2
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WhiteMetal
Member
I like the look of the latches on my jl but the jeep get hood flutter when windy or passing semi trucks, how is it on the jk do you get hood flutter?
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BaddestCross
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If that's the case, I'll stick with my Daystar hood latches.
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AZ Explorer
Caught the Bug
Weird, I've had my JL at 85 or so in high winds and passing trucks... no hood flutter at all.
The JK was terrible, went with the Rugged Ridge latches. They were great and stopped the flutter completely.
WhiteMetal
Member
Yeah that’s what I’m running on my jk no flutter what so ever.
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WhiteMetal
Member
Well that sucks i figured everyone would have this same problem. Why can’t I luck out like this on the lottery.
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WW_Svi
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I’ve noticed some flutter on my JL when going 75, but I’ve been thinking it’s more flex in the hood and not the latches. The few times it’s happened it seems to be the center of the hood and not near the latches.
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No flutter at all with the new JL latches on my JK! Even at 80+
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WhiteMetal
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I haven’t looked yet is there a way to tighten them, like can the metal hook part screw in or out?
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marcusjames2
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Finally installed mine. I love them. So easy to change. Much more solid and easier to open and close.
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Gbint
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marcusjames2
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. No flutter supper easy great project for u and the kiddos!! Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app
jdofmemi
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Put mine on tonight. I think they look good, and they feel solid. They actually pull the fender and hood together.
The true test will be when I hit 80+ and look up over the cage bar to see if I still have wings, or if a hood has taken their place.
Had to drill out the lowers, and used the photo from Strike Force Zebra in this thread.
Hardest part was pulling my inner liners out, and now I have a bunch of small projects I can get to.
The true test will be when I hit 80+ and look up over the cage bar to see if I still have wings, or if a hood has taken their place.
Had to drill out the lowers, and used the photo from Strike Force Zebra in this thread.
Hardest part was pulling my inner liners out, and now I have a bunch of small projects I can get to.
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Lojo
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I put some on a while back. Solved the hood flutter problem totally. Hood lines are also even. Just had to oblong holes in hood to raise the hood portion of the latch so it all aligned. Bottom stayed in place.
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