JKPhoto

I installed a set of Daystar Hood Latches earlier. Took about 15 minutes. Your going to need 2-vice grips and 2-Phillips Head screw drivers.



Packaged Kit



Attach Vice Grips as shown and twist them in opposite directions. They will snap loose. Discard the broken cap and plastic pin. Repeat on the next section.



This is what it will look like after you snap the plastic pins and remove them.



The Daystar Hood latch kit includes 2-latches, 4-threaded pins, 4-screws & Loctite.



Make sure the flat part is attached to the bottom mounting bracket.



The new installed Daystar Hood Latch is a beast to lock the first time. Use a bit of muscle and snap it shut.

Pluke the 2

Hey, sweet. thanks for taking your time (taking the time*) and showing us. its on the todolist

oh, ya did i say, nice pictures!@

JPSquad

Thanks for the great write up. This is on my to do list.

Serg5000

Nice write up. I was to lazy to order those. I had velcro so I used it. 60mph head wind and no flutter.

74CJ5

Already purchased them. Installing this weekend. My hood flutters like crazy on the highway.

jason0341

Looks cool, but why wouldn't you just save that money and remove the hood spring That will fix the flutter right away.

JKPhoto

Glad you guys are like the photos and info.

I removed the hood spring as well as installing the hood latches.

07crawler

I removed my hood spring 6 months ago , it does not fix the flutter at all...ordering the Daystars next week with a few other things

JKU Rubicon

Do you see a real difference? (with the wind)

Christine

I wish I saw this before I did my Daystars. Nice pics and write up.
I could see a major difference with hood flutter.