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Jan 23, 2011 | 09:51 AM

#11

AirJordan613

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From: Cleveland, Ohio

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Originally Posted by txjeeplover

As was pointed out earlier, the JK hood is about as thick as an aluminum can so it's not abnormal for that to happen. It has bracing support to prevent it from caving in entirely; however unlike its predecessors, there isn't an elevated rise or indention to prevent the hood from flexing. Makes the vehicle a bit lighter and more fuel efficient, but can be annoying if you go through a car wash. After I lifted mine, auto car washes was no longer an option. So the flexing hood under air pressure no longer an issue.

Maybe to save more weight and money they'll just skip the hood altogether

Jan 23, 2011 | 10:17 AM

#12

Culprit

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From: Columbia,Missouri

Just this week a few of my friends and me where sleding and one of them sat on top of my hood and it caved in so far. Luckly it poped right back out it's self!

Jan 23, 2011 | 10:25 AM

#13

kik

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From: New Jersey

Ever notice to that when you hand wash it, it seems as if the door panels push in a bit. I only do a hand wash also; me or the local hand wash.

Jan 26, 2011 | 06:08 PM

#14

nicksabellajk

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From: Houston

When I hand wash it i put force it caves in too.

Jan 26, 2011 | 06:43 PM

#15

AirJordan613

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From: Cleveland, Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlam2001

When I hand wash it i put force it caves in too.

Same here. I believe a lot of the highway hood movement is the hood flexing

Jan 26, 2011 | 07:06 PM

#16

jmow01

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From: IL, Orland Park

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Originally Posted by 07crawler

What?..we're supposed to wash our jeeps???

at the carwash

at that????

I like your style... It's like the woman is going to the mud spa, just for a long time.

Jan 26, 2011 | 08:04 PM

#17

amt97

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From: Pittsburgh, PA

I've gone through the auto car wash dozens upon dozens of times and this happens ... No dents yet.

Jan 27, 2011 | 03:50 AM

#18

bubba2u

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From: florida

i wait on the rains to come.

or i just do this a few times

Jan 27, 2011 | 03:57 AM

#19

toymaster

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From: Cody, Wyoming

Anybody think this is ironic? This thread is about air blowing and caveing in a hood....then a pic is posted with a dude with his a$$ right in the middle of one?

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Originally Posted by bubba2u

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