OEM TJ Hood Latches, Original Factory Hood Latch Kit for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Accessories, 1 Pair, Black

Easy installation and replaced the locking system with no drilling

Worked perfect with OEM

These are a nice looking set of locking Hood latches build quality seems solid. The first set that I received did have a crack. Installation is easy 3 nuts, I would suggest using the factory nuts as they are higher quality and larger built in washers then the nuts that come in the package. The nuts that come in the packaging are the same as the factory hardware so same thread pattern and size. The relatively lightweight without feeling cheap. I think paid a little high for these as I've noticed other sellers are selling them for about $10 less. They're decent value for your money. The locking functionality I would say is slightly better than the other factory looking hood latches that lock with a keys. However these and the other ones can be easily defeated. They're a slight deterrent from somebody just walking by and opening your hood. Anybody that wants to spend any effort on getting into your hood is going to do it pretty easily. I was able to open these with a pair of needle nose pliers without damaging anything. I've read the reviews on the other factory looking Hood latches with the key and reviewers say they can pretty much be open with almost any key or a flat head screwdriver, so again it's just an added deterrent and makes it a little bit more difficult to get under your hood. I think you'd have to probably spend a significantly more amount of money to get anything that has a solid locking mechanism that would be difficult to defeat.

Worked great on our TJ.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Pick a different brand, cheap and don’t fit well. Plastic is too weak.

Product as advertised. Quick install.

I just installed these today and so far I really like them. They seem to be good quality and look very similar to the factory latches which is what I was looking for. It comes with 4 keys and all the keys works smoothly. The latch springs are a bit stiff but I expect that to "break in" after some use. Install took about 15 mins and was very easy with a ratchet and socket for the hood clip parts and a box wrench for the latch part. Latches close tightly and the locks work as they should. Pic attached to compare what the mounted latch looks like and the factory latch is there for comparison. If anything goes bad I'll update my review... but so far so good.

Met expectations.