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Mar 13, 2009 | 07:49 AM

#4771

HappyCurmudgeon

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From: Niagara, New York

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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

*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.

Mar 13, 2009 | 11:03 AM

#4772

MELONHED

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From: PARKER, COLORADO

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Originally Posted by JIMBOX

JIMBO

Removed the spring a long time ago and never touched the gasket....hasn't bounced since.

Mar 13, 2009 | 11:35 AM

#4773

adamisadam

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From: Long Island, NY

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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.

Mar 13, 2009 | 11:43 AM

#4774

Jmacaws

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From: Redondo Beach

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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.

Mar 13, 2009 | 11:55 AM

#4775

adamisadam

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From: Long Island, NY

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.

Mar 13, 2009 | 01:09 PM

#4776

jkblackruby

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From: ontario

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

Mar 13, 2009 | 01:23 PM

#4777

KSU_MAN_JK33

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From: Goddard, KS

Go with the Daystar replacement JK Hood Latches - they work great....trust me I know.

Quote:

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.

Mar 13, 2009 | 01:28 PM

#4778

adamisadam

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From: Long Island, NY

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.

Mar 13, 2009 | 01:32 PM

#4779

MBRP Tech 1

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From: Huntsville Ontario

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.