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Old 03-13-2009, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by JIMBOX
Nobody seems to care about this remedy, I've posted

I just finished another 1500 mile freeway trip with NO HOOD MOVEMENT



Stock latches/trunk gasket/remove spring

The spring counteracks the latches and causes the "bouncing" as pressure builds up-escapes thru the front-then seals again till the pressure builds again

Remove the spring and use the FULL gasket to eliminate the hood "air gap" !!!

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*L* I dont think it is that nobody cares, it's just been discussed a lot & It doesnt always work. No idea why it is effective for some & does nothing for others.
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Old 03-13-2009, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by JIMBOX
Nobody seems to care about this remedy, I've posted

I just finished another 1500 mile freeway trip with NO HOOD MOVEMENT



Stock latches/trunk gasket/remove spring

The spring counteracks the latches and causes the "bouncing" as pressure builds up-escapes thru the front-then seals again till the pressure builds again

Remove the spring and use the FULL gasket to eliminate the hood "air gap" !!!

JIMBO
Removed the spring a long time ago and never touched the gasket....hasn't bounced since.
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Old 03-13-2009, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by MELONHED
Removed the spring a long time ago and never touched the gasket....hasn't bounced since.

OK. easy enough to do. I'll add it to my weekend list.
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Old 03-13-2009, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ohlhockeyguy
Put the 09 hood latches on my Jeep. Can't wait to try it out on the highway.
I have an '09 and I've only noticed my hood move around once in VERY high winds. I still want to replace them though.
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Old 03-13-2009, 11:55 AM
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Mine was built in November of 09 and the hood moved A LOT. My VIN was outside the recall, but clearly there is a difference before/after.
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Old 03-13-2009, 01:09 PM
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i had to extend my fenders with these dorky add on's because of some cop gave me a hard time. i even had to add mudd flaps. looks cheesy but keeps em off my tail for now till i move back home in the east coast
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Old 03-13-2009, 01:23 PM
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Go with the Daystar replacement JK Hood Latches - they work great....trust me I know.

Originally Posted by adamisadam
Mine was built in November of 09 and the hood moved A LOT. My VIN was outside the recall, but clearly there is a difference before/after.
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Old 03-13-2009, 01:28 PM
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Well, I spent $10 after tax to fix it. And it's an OEM part so if it fails I can make Jeep replace my bend hood! Just a thought.
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Old 03-13-2009, 01:32 PM
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We just got some interior parts back from our paint shop. Here's a few quick shots.





Also, the Jeep is rolling on the new Rock Jock Dana 60 thanks to Currie! We have custom drive shafts being built by J.E. Reel and are expected here Monday!!! More pics to follow.



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In the process of installing my high output arb compressor. I changed out my diff covers last week with a riddler front and a rock crusher rear.
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