American Flag Hood Latches for Jeep Wrangler JK

[@sdericmonty]

I think you’re the only dude who did the passenger side on KZbin! Thanks!

[@EvolvingMale]

Yeah, I noticed that, too

[@joyjones4356]

Your engine looks new. Really clean.

[@colag1966]

2 bad azz nice jeeps!!!

[@EvolvingMale]

Thanks

[@frogmanwade]

Thank you. That's bolt on bottom sucked... Easy to install and thank you for the video

[@EvolvingMale]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching

[@4521bubbles]

Just put new yellow ones on my jeep and it was a b***h to screw the inside ones. All these videos make it look so easy when it's not if you don't have the correct tools lol This was a good video thanks

[@559jgs]

I cut down a 13mm deepwell socket. I live in Toledo area where the Jeep is built. Definitely need small hands.

[@GreatAdventureBrothersFlorida]

Those look great!

[@ziobruno9324]

The two sets that you mentioned at 11:03 is not a shipping mistake. Look closely , they are imprinted JK and JL Use correct one.

[@EvolvingMale]

huh. I missed that completely. Thanks for the heads up

[@ILoveChanelLynn]

Thank you for your video! I appreciate you! 😁 Gave me the confidence to tackle! 🔧💪

[@matpadgett7022]

That one bolt that holds the bottom half of the latch pissed me off to the point I quit the installation couldn’t get that little bastard loose

[@EvolvingMale]

I believe it's the mood going into it. At least for me. In a hurry or already pissed off, I'll have issues.

[@ChadRevels]

Will these latches work on a Gladiator ?

[@EvolvingMale]

According to the description, they will. The best part is, with Amazon, you can easily send it back for free. But the description says yes and I believe it’s the same setup on our Gladiators.

[@American_Jeeper]

That looks like a gigantic PITA to put together. Why didn't they use mounting tabs, like the originals, to keep it in place and make it easier to tighten?

[@EvolvingMale]

It wasn't that bad. Just a little work

[@American_Jeeper]

@@EvolvingMale I decided to go with the factory JL latches, which requires of tiny bit of Dremel work on the hood holes, a little bit of Dremel work on the fender latch pins and some touch-up paint, but I will admit I do like the look of your latches.

[@EvolvingMale]

@@American_Jeeper jl latches are definitely a good look. My wife bought these (her jeep), so we went with that. Anything is better than stock jk

[@American_Jeeper]

@@EvolvingMale Amen to that. I just bought my '08 JKU (I've had a '76 CJ-5 for 10 years) and the hood flutter scared the shit out of me, the first time it happened. I don't understand why the JK doesn't have a positive latch system like the CJ does. The side hood latches are a secondary securing system.

[@EvolvingMale]

@@American_Jeeper that's a wonderful jeep. I had a 78 cj5 and now I have a 78 cj7. The five was betterbut I'll get this one running good some day

[@auri9755]

Hey! I ordered these and after about a year or so the aluminum starting wearing off and became silver in some spots. Is there any way to fix this? If I order new ones, how can I prevent this from happening again? Should I wash my car more often? Thank you!! Please let me know

[@opponentwatchers2751]

How much did they cost? I have no tools. Can you do it for me?

[@EvolvingMale]

Sure. Bring it over, baby!

[@559jgs]

Just did this 1-fender bolts are a bitch.cut down a 13mm deepwell socket. 2-to latch down hood is too close to the fender I'm going to install rubber spacers so I get an even fit between the hood and the fender.3- If your fender flares are painted as my Sahara is I suggest mounting more rubber as not to scratch the fuck out of your paint if they pop open and I expect they will! or when you're working on you Jeep. looks nice but would not recommend.