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Locking Hood Latches??? Any experience or suggestions?

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Old 11-12-2013, 04:12 PM
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Looking for a set of locking hood latches. I've only found this one:

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Rampage Products 76336 - Rampage Products Locking Hood Catch Set in Black for 07-14 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK - Quadratec

Any others?
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I went with the Tuffy hood lock. Works great.

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Originally Posted by JKenn
I went with the Tuffy hood lock. Works great.

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Can you send me a link to that lock please?
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The tuffy is a hood lock, not really latches.

http://m.quadratec.com/products/prod...pid=13103+1010

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I've been really happy with the Rampage locking hood hold downs
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Originally Posted by karls
The tuffy is a hood lock, not really latches.

Tuffy Security Products Hood Lock | Jeep Parts and Accessories | Quadratec

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Thanks... looks great!
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Mopar locking hood latch is pretty stout. It also is keyed to your ignition key. A little pricey but well worth it. Also eliminated hood flutter.

MOPAR 82213051 - MOPAR® Hood Lock for 07-14 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK - Quadratec
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I was thinking about getting the Rampage Hood and Gas lock package from Quadratec. Does anyone know if they are keyed the same or would there be two separate keys (one for the hood lock and one for the gas)?

Rampage Products Locking Hood Catch Set and Billet Style Locking Gas Cover in Black for 07-14 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK - Quadratec

Anyone have any issues with either or want to provide some feedback? I know "that's what insurance is for" will come up but I need the security of the hood locks when I drive out of the country. Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by EHarris
I was thinking about getting the Rampage Hood and Gas lock package from Quadratec. Does anyone know if they are keyed the same or would there be two separate keys (one for the hood lock and one for the gas)?

Rampage Products Locking Hood Catch Set and Billet Style Locking Gas Cover in Black for 07-14 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK - Quadratec

Anyone have any issues with either or want to provide some feedback? I know "that's what insurance is for" will come up but I need the security of the hood locks when I drive out of the country. Thanks in advance.
What I really like about the latches aside from locking, they are a very tight hold. A heads up, I've heard members mention being too snug for their preference. They do have adjustable tension by sliding the hood mount up or down, but the ability to adjust is very minimal. Been great for me though.
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I have the Rampage hood locks and think they are awesome! I have no flutter no fading and they look great!
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