Has anyone had to replace a hood latch yet?
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I have two more words.... Zip Ties look like SH#@! for a "fix" I would not rock a zip tie. I mean a trasil fix so you don't get a face full of hood going down the road, but not for a real fix. I have installed the Daystar Hood Wranglers, and they rock. The hood is not moving anymore! I like them but if you want all your friends to ask "why do you have these Ghetto azz plastic zip tie on your hood?"
Whatever works for you. 
Good Luck JOE>
Whatever works for you. Good Luck JOE>2 more words? LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think someone's just jealous they dropped cash on something that could be fixed for 1/100 the price
Ghetto? Oh pleeeeeeeeze But hey....I AM cheap, but it looks like ya' like spending money on stuff YOU dont need-- Wanna Buy ME a supercharger
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Dumb question i guess but if you have to replace the latches with these (see bellow) how do you get the OE latches off? (see above picture)
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I just used a razor blade to cut through the rubber (to expose the rivet that holds it on) and then a hefty wire cutter to cut through the rivet. Once the stock latch is off, the Daystar one uses a provided nut/bolt/screw/rivet-thingie to attach the new latch. I will be a little tough to close the hood at first, but after it's been on for a while, it loosens up a lot. Mine have been one for 6 months or so and I haven't had any problems with them.
