Thanks for all the shoutouts! As for the discount code I actually found it on a forum and it applies to any products over 50$! Great idea about slotting the hood holes a tad in order to line it up better. Like always, great video!
Class act recognizing JK Gear and Gadgets. I enjoy both your channels. I took your advice and slotted the holes on the hood with a 1/4 bit. I stuck with the 3/8 on the bottom. I guess if someone wanted to take the extra time they could slot those as well. The bigger hole does allow for adjustments though.
gonna grind the slots on the hood instead of drilling. Glad to see your video, a lot tighter. Its better leaving a little more metal on the hood slots, because even if you push them up a little and tighten them down on the nuts it could still loosen or slide down a little as time goes by and open up the gap on the hood. I wonder if its better to swap out the upper nuts to lock nuts or the nuts that have a grove on them that bite down and don't loosen up as easily.
That's cool. I use to think of putting TJ parts on my JK. Some progress like you, some regress like me. I put the black textured rugged ridge hood latches on mine. Only problem with those are the plastic safety clips, they break. They made good on it though by mailing me replacements. I had them on too tight. Two months later and still good.
If you could do it over again, would. you have drilled it to 3/8? Or would you have just slotted the holes? Do the studs on the JL latch fit the holes of the JK as is?
Look at the fender sucked in @6:29 These JL parts are designed for a more vertical installation. Look at the JL hood. The hood is more vertical at catch location.
I just ordered. Fun fact- if you order the 2 of each JL Latch: 68240952AD and Catch Bracket: 68240951AB on that website- INSTEAD of together in the "JK upgrade kit"- it is $5.07 less.
This looked awesome so I bought some and they turned out great. BUT DO NOT use these if you have limb risers. The risers pull on the latches causing them to cant far enough to where it looks terrible and barely closes. I tried tightening the latches tight enough to where they would hold the stress of the riser but ended up pulling the latch mounting bolts straight through the plastic. Love the look and they'll work perfect without risers, just saying they are a no go if you do have risers.
couple non related questions. 1. Why did did you leave your engine cover off? 2. how do you like those tires? I have those tires and they are good on the road, but bad in mud.
The JL latches pull the fender look fender is deflected as cam loads and pulls hood down. Watch JK's video at 10:15 when he latches the drivers side. ua-cam.com/video/ZZO0wn8OW-o/v-deo.html
I will try it first without drilling; if needed you only slotted the top (hood) portion, correct? Mine arrived 3 weeks to the day from order date. Love your videos, btw!
Hey I saw the same video and ordered a set immediately but moparpartsonline canceled my order and didn't put me on backorder. Did you give them your vin? I didn't because I thought they might cancel due to a mismatch. But now I'm wondering if I got canceled because I didn't give the vin. Any thoughts? I love your videos by the way. Great content.
Bill Braski It might be different for you... So I'd just take a little off at a time and keep checking. You can just put it on without slotting first, and then look at the gap and see how much you need it to lower....and that's how much to slot it.
o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ] you wouldn’t remember me lol 😂 but last year at the show we were talking about you were missing a spider webshade ball ,and I have the front Rusty’s cage , anyways I’ll be at the show , take the tj lol
Seeing people drill holes into jeep metal is like watching a horror movie. You dont need to drill holes all you have to do is shave off the points on the latches. Other reviewers do that for the latches and it makes more sense.
Found these on Amazon for way cheaper. Are they the same? 2018 for Jeep Wrangler JL Original Black Stainless Steel Latch Locking Hood Catch Kit for Jeep Wrangler 2007-2018 JK JL www.amazon.com/dp/B07H94WH72/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JyedDbHW3BM55
So that means the bolt is spinning in the hood latch body. You may need to cut the plastic away on the latch so you can get a pair of pliers on the other side of the bolt. That's what I'd do... just carefully dremel the plastic with a small cutoff wheel.
Im not a fan of drilling holes bigger on like that! That's how rust would start to build, unless you rust proof them. I guess i'll pass on them. You did a good job thought!
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Thanks for all the shoutouts! As for the discount code I actually found it on a forum and it applies to any products over 50$! Great idea about slotting the hood holes a tad in order to line it up better. Like always, great video!
Class act recognizing JK Gear and Gadgets. I enjoy both your channels. I took your advice and slotted the holes on the hood with a 1/4 bit. I stuck with the 3/8 on the bottom. I guess if someone wanted to take the extra time they could slot those as well. The bigger hole does allow for adjustments though.
Took your advice and just slotted out all the holes that needed to be done.
Worked out great on the hood part
I like the upgrade, nice install, I just order a set for my JKU and the code still works! I got the shipping discount! Awesome!!!
I got it from top with a 1/4 " rachet and 13mm socket. No problem.
installed these yesterday, I will be stealing your slotted idea. Thanks
I Manuvered the the nut back in place first then aligned the latch was able to turn the nut.
gonna grind the slots on the hood instead of drilling. Glad to see your video, a lot tighter. Its better leaving a little more metal on the hood slots, because even if you push them up a little and tighten them down on the nuts it could still loosen or slide down a little as time goes by and open up the gap on the hood. I wonder if its better to swap out the upper nuts to lock nuts or the nuts that have a grove on them that bite down and don't loosen up as easily.
That's cool. I use to think of putting TJ parts on my JK. Some progress like you, some regress like me. I put the black textured rugged ridge hood latches on mine. Only problem with those are the plastic safety clips, they break. They made good on it though by mailing me replacements. I had them on too tight. Two months later and still good.
Joe Stacks Too bad they didn't put the inline 6 in the JK. The 3.8 so far has been very reliable. Just doesn't have the low end torque of the 4.0
If you could do it over again, would. you have drilled it to 3/8? Or would you have just slotted the holes? Do the studs on the JL latch fit the holes of the JK as is?
I woulda liked doing this but already have the rugged ridge hinges on and I like them, nice install
Are the rugged ridge thinner than the JK latches?
Look at the fender sucked in @6:29 These JL parts are designed for a more vertical installation. Look at the JL hood. The hood is more vertical at catch location.
They look sweet. I’m still a little nervous about drilling in my Jeep though
I cut the little tabs off.
Cool mod! Really enjoying the channel.
Nice! Thanks for the tips!
WOW!!! The price has gone up. Got mine from Mopar a couple years ago and they were like $65.
Thanks I did it .looks good< it took 3.5 weeks to get the latch
How are they holding up now? Any fading? My Rugged Ridge hood latches started to peel off the paint now and thinking to get these. Thanks!
I just ordered. Fun fact- if you order the 2 of each JL Latch: 68240952AD and
Catch Bracket: 68240951AB on that website- INSTEAD of together in the "JK upgrade kit"- it is $5.07 less.
If you remove the headlights the bolts are easier to get to for the bottom latch
WHICK METAL CLOAK FENDER IS THAT? I DIG IT
Who makes the flat wheel guards?
What do you mean slotted - jeep looks awesome
Mine are being delivered tomorrow! :-)
Great video, thank you.
Great! Looks great
Thanks for the video, did the latter part & ground the uppers instead of drilling like you suggested, perfect fit!
What do you mean you didn't drill?
You don't have to do any drilling; the top will fit good and the two prong will marry into the hole once you start tightening it down.
This looked awesome so I bought some and they turned out great. BUT DO NOT use these if you have limb risers. The risers pull on the latches causing them to cant far enough to where it looks terrible and barely closes. I tried tightening the latches tight enough to where they would hold the stress of the riser but ended up pulling the latch mounting bolts straight through the plastic. Love the look and they'll work perfect without risers, just saying they are a no go if you do have risers.
Did u reuse the rubber gasket?
Nice headlights! Where did you get it?? Please! Thanks for the vid
What headlights do you have, they look like Morimoto Super 7s
Did you reuse the rubber gasket from the previous latches?
couple non related questions. 1. Why did did you leave your engine cover off? 2. how do you like those tires? I have those tires and they are good on the road, but bad in mud.
The JL latches pull the fender look fender is deflected as cam loads and pulls hood down. Watch JK's video at 10:15 when he latches the drivers side. ua-cam.com/video/ZZO0wn8OW-o/v-deo.html
those are nice fenders. what type are they?
Hi , can be use JL hood on jk as well good latch
That's the best kind of wife interruption.
Which hood latch, when closed, is shorter?
Which hood latch, when closed, is thinner?
Looks good!
Are you using same hardware?
I did this several months ago. I ordered my parts from MoparAmerica.com
I got a set coming.
I will try it first without drilling; if needed you only slotted the top (hood) portion, correct? Mine arrived 3 weeks to the day from order date. Love your videos, btw!
How did that go?
what kind of headlights are you running man. I know a different mod but since I am watching..
These! ua-cam.com/video/tmTSg2s2zlM/v-deo.html
The link you gave isn’t working ??
Hey I saw the same video and ordered a set immediately but moparpartsonline canceled my order and didn't put me on backorder. Did you give them your vin? I didn't because I thought they might cancel due to a mismatch. But now I'm wondering if I got canceled because I didn't give the vin. Any thoughts? I love your videos by the way. Great content.
Damian Waller I didn't give them any info about my Jeep.
o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ] ok I'm going to try again. Maybe it was a fluke.
I wish you would've showed us how much you slotted the holes so we can just do that instead of drilling out to 3/8 like you mentioned.
Bill Braski It might be different for you... So I'd just take a little off at a time and keep checking. You can just put it on without slotting first, and then look at the gap and see how much you need it to lower....and that's how much to slot it.
Thanks! I'll try that.
I love the design of your hood decals. Were they done custom or did you order them off of a website?
Rod Hughes I made the design and a local guy cut them for me.
Jester Graphics can make hood decals for your Jeep.
www.thejestergraphics.com/
You going to the pa jeep show this year
sean planning on it.
o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ] you wouldn’t remember me lol 😂 but last year at the show we were talking about you were missing a spider webshade ball ,and I have the front Rusty’s cage , anyways I’ll be at the show , take the tj lol
What fender flares are u running?
Those are from Metalcloak
Seeing people drill holes into jeep metal is like watching a horror movie. You dont need to drill holes all you have to do is shave off the points on the latches. Other reviewers do that for the latches and it makes more sense.
Discount code doesn’t work!
what color is that jk
Clear Anvil
Mine rusted out on the inside already. Not even a year old.
Still on Back Order
Found these on Amazon for way cheaper. Are they the same?
2018 for Jeep Wrangler JL Original Black Stainless Steel Latch Locking Hood Catch Kit for Jeep Wrangler 2007-2018 JK JL www.amazon.com/dp/B07H94WH72/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JyedDbHW3BM55
I can't get my 13mil bolts off. They just spin
So that means the bolt is spinning in the hood latch body. You may need to cut the plastic away on the latch so you can get a pair of pliers on the other side of the bolt. That's what I'd do... just carefully dremel the plastic with a small cutoff wheel.
I just got them off. Yeah
🇵🇷👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 NICE VIDEO
Now figure out how to install them on the tj... :P
SWBCrawler great idea !
All of your videos rock but, you didn’t show how it works? Guess, I’ll ask a JL owner if I can open and close his hood latches to see the difference.
Watch this at about 11:28.... Maybe that will help. ua-cam.com/video/LUdAAQUILtY/v-deo.html
@@o3djeeps Nope, your hand was in the way.
Not visible... Like the holes you're painting cause the paint bottle is in the way 😂
You'll have to close your eyes and and imagine what painting bare metal might look like. :-P
Im not a fan of drilling holes bigger on like that! That's how rust would start to build, unless you rust proof them. I guess i'll pass on them. You did a good job thought!
Dude, those short clips of the starting of the drill process literally make me cringe haha
What size slot bits were those?