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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackdogJK
Lets face it... Probably 90% of all forum members removed the front air dam because its ugly and for anyone who actually wheels their rig knows it would get ripped off eventually anyways. That being said most of us now get hood flutter mostly on windy days while driving on the highway.... A little tip for ya. Go out and get yourself a set of Drake hold downs to replace the factory plastic ones. This 100% stopped all hood flutter for me. For a little over 100 bucks the problem is solved.... And they look awesome. Install takes about 30 min with basic tools. Give em a try!
X2 I love them they are almost unjeep like
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Jumpmaster
I went with the Rampage locking hood latches and I have been pleased. Not plastic or rubber. Can lock them up for extra security. No flutter at all and it is windy as hell here in Colorado Springs. Most of my drive to-and-from work on I25 involves my Jeep being tossed around.
I ordered mine from Quadratec last night. I work in the Gulf of Mexico and my rig is parked at a heliport for 7 to 21 days at a time. Might not be 100% unbreakable, but might just break their train-of-thought a little...
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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I made my own set of Drake's for about $12 and using parts in my tool box. Install took about 5 minutes per side.

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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Jumpmaster
I went with the Rampage locking hood latches and I have been pleased. Not plastic or rubber. Can lock them up for extra security. No flutter at all and it is windy as hell here in Colorado Springs. Most of my drive to-and-from work on I25 involves my Jeep being tossed around.
Yeah I run these too. Love how tight they hold the hood, let alone the much needed added security
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepWrangled
I bought the rugged ridge aluminum hinges and I love them! No hood flutter at all. They are adjustable and are just beefy aesthetically pleasing!
Same with these SS :-)
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooter_Trash
I made my own set of Drake's for about $12 and using parts in my tool box. Install took about 5 minutes per side.

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MacGyver level 7
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by crusaderJK
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You must have a hell of a tool box :-)
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepWrangled
I bought the rugged ridge aluminum hinges and I love them! No hood flutter at all. They are adjustable and are just beefy aesthetically pleasing!
Gotta admit those do look good. However, spring removal = dineros
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 4WheelingAstronomer

Gotta admit those do look good. However, spring removal = dineros
Sorry, ZERO dineros
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooter_Trash
I made my own set of Drake's for about $12 and using parts in my tool box. Install took about 5 minutes per side.

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That is awesome -- I'm going to have to figure out what parts I need (they're not in my toolbox)

I've got the Daystars ... haven't had a flutter since I installed them ... but, they're kind of tight ... making my own adjustables would be alot better.
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