Hooke Road Black JK Grill Inserts: Enhance Front Grille with Mesh Cover Guard for Jeep JK Wrangler 2007-2015 Review

Looks great on my 2015 Wrangler JKU. I bought this item because I prefer to mount with pull tabs rather than tape. For a better fit, remove the grille first so you can place your hand on the back of the grille while snapping the inserts into place. Otherwise, the tabs may not be locked. But if it is, then it's perfect! Check that all tabs are in place before reinstalling the grate. I used to have a (expensive) steel mesh insert but it rusted after 4 years. With ABS inserts this problem is now…

As I wrote in another review, I liked those gloss black grille inserts more than the matte black ones I had previously purchased from your company. Initially, I had to file the additional firmware a bit to make the first use fit. Everything else went smoothly. These shiny black ones all match right off the bat. I removed the grid for both setups. I took the Jeep out onto the freeway to test my new tires and when I got home there were no issues with the grille inserts. I like them because they…

I bought this product expecting it wouldn't be very good, but I was pleasantly surprised. The finish is nice and shiny, like the black OEM paint. The 4 tabs are quite strong and have enough tabs to attach securely behind the bars. They are arranged quite symmetrically. Cons: Some of the edges have some plastic left over from not being very carefully removed from the molds. There are also small indentations on the front where the molds were poured. And some inserts move up and down a few…

Okay, I've read the reviews and seen some negative reviews about looking cheap or "cheesy". I don't mean to be awkward, but I had a very different experience. I decided to give them a chance and ordered them. They arrived and I thought I made a big mistake. They looked pretty plasticky and I was concerned. I quickly realized that they are exactly the same as the source material you put them in. It fits perfectly with the standard grill. They fit great, looked great. I didn't have the 3m…

My Clearcoat Black 2016 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara AKA "BLACK MAGIC” looks great. But I have to say that I had a really hard time putting them on at first. Then I thought of something. I remembered reading a review where someone said they had to remove the gray plastic inserts, attach the black ones, and then put the grille insert back onto the Jeep's grille. You know it worked! That way I was able to figure out why they just wouldn't snap. The bottom two clips proved a problem for a pair of…

Great product and easy install on my 2016 Rubicon Hard Rock. There were no instructions included, but they weren't needed either. I didn't have the 3M tape as I've read some have it and some don't. I don't think it's necessary. During installation I heard a satisfying click and it seemed to me that they were firmly installed. Now here's a hint. When I heard my first one click, but was having trouble getting my second to click due to the weak nature of the Jeep grille, I reached behind the…

Inserts look great (see picture)! I bought the grille's adhesive inserts a year ago, but my local brushed car wash last year scratched them (see pic). It's a small price for such a relatively cheap item compared to what I get at a car wash for a monthly service compared to other local car washes. In any case, be aware that the adhesive type is very difficult to remove because it gets stuck in there, and if you ever replace them due to fading or scratches, the inserts and leftover adhesive are…

Let me start by saying that this is a clip in version. One of the other reviews I read said they were adhesive but the ones I got were with clips. Second, they suggest you remove the bars, I agree. All you really have to do is pull the grille forward a bit, but that's necessary because you need to get to the back of the grille to make sure each insert is fully engaged until it clicks into place. You can't make sure it's protected from the front. You will be tempted to try, but trust me, you…