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Review on πŸ”§ Rugged Ridge 11116.21 Hood Catch Kit, Silver - Compatible with 2018-Current Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Models by Greg Moore

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A tedious process but worth it

You can watch YouTube videos that will help you a lot during the uninstall and install process. On the driver's side you only have to remove the nuts on the triple clamp and on the hood latch. Everything is much easier on the passenger side if you remove the air filter and filter box from the engine compartment. The point is to separate the hoses (there are two of them). Be prepared to use a bobble head with at least a six inch extended ratchet shank. You can run your free hand through the small area between the engine and fender closest to the old hood latches. Then be patient and delete the old ones. Follow the instructions in the new latch kit. Have a 13 flat head, any size swing extension, and at least a six ratchet ratchet extension. You will also need two hex keys, forget the size, to remove the latch from the base (this part is detailed in the instructions). DO NOT OVERLOAD THE TIGHTENING, remember what grandpa said, small nuts and bolts require little torque, large nuts and bolts require a lot of torque. . Make sure everything is in order and that Bob is your uncle. Much luck

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