Seven Sparta Hood Latches Aluminum Hood Catch Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU 2007-2017, JL/JLU 2018-2022 & Jeep Gladiator 2020-2022, 1 Pair (American Flag)

This hood latch didn’t fit the hood on my Jeep. I have a Rubicon X with the different hood (see image) and my hood has a large indent where the latch sits. My husband couldn’t get these latches to adjust to properly fit. So they’ll be going to his brother (other Jeep in the picture) since they seem like good quality.

Easy to install, work as expected

These are a very well designed and manufactured latches. Fairly simple to install. High quality materials provided with hinges neatly packed and shipped. One suggestion: get some stainless steel washers to use with your installation, two sizes needed, four of one, two of the other. A GREAT VALUE for the money and very REASONABLY PRICED for the quality and fit. Worked and fit perfectly on my 2015 JK.

On a 2008 Jeep Wrangler: Replaced the worn factory latches that were cracking/loose and causing bad hood flutter on the highway. These latches look great, feel sturdy and close securely. Very pleased with the purchase. While the videos I watched were helpful, they all had some omissions. I am not a mechanic but am OK with DIY stuff. The bottom latch assemblies are the harder to remove and then install. The 1/2 or 13mm bolts (almost interchangeable) were impossible to reach with my ratchet wrench...until I passed the wrench up from under the car. The passenger side was easier than the driver side. Installing the new lower assembly required the same technique but, on the drivers side I had to detach the front grill to access the bolt with the wrench. Detaching the front grill is not difficult, there are 5 or 6 pins that are easy to remove and the grill easily pulls forward. You do need to be careful bolting on the new lower assembly- I used a little insect adhesive on my finger tips to keep from losing the new bolt while I hand tightened it on. The assembly that attaches to the hood is easy. The whole process took an hour.

Jeep, very adjustable, much better than stock. And look great.

Installed on a 2017 wrangler unlimited JK Grill didn’t not need to be removed to replace the latches though getting my hands into the spot to reach the hardware was a bit tricky. I agree with the reviews that recommend reusing the factory flange nuts - I’m sure I would have dropped the included hardware. The trickiest part was swapping the little rubber piece from the JL to the Jk because I couldn’t get the screws to unthread. I finally figured out that you need to unscrew them just a little on both sides before trying to remove them fully. Nicely made and fit perfect.

Heavy duty. Quality product

Easy to install. Look great and strong material.

My stocks where getting old so I went with these.

Works exactly as advertised. Really easy to install, but its kinda tricky to get a wrench on it. But its not these latches fault. They are holding tight.