Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler JK shifters

Got hood flutter?

IndominusHuman said:
Can you post a picture? How does it look with the body lines of the JK?
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here ya go

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I replaced mine with a set of JL latches that I got off of Amazon for 25 bucks. I couldnt stand the flutter everytime an 18 wheeler would pass me on the highway. I have zero movement now.

I have read posts of people keeping their stock latches and removing the spring under the hood but I havent tried it.

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conky said:
I replaced mine with a set of JL latches that I got off of Amazon for 25 bucks. I couldnt stand the flutter everytime an 18 wheeler would pass me on the highway. I have zero movement now.

I have read posts of people keeping their stock latches and removing the spring under the hood but I havent tried it.
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I think I want to try some JL hood latches now. My only concern is with my hightop fenders if the latch will open enough for me to disengage the latch.

A weird question, but how far do the jl latches have to open for you to be able to slip the bracket off the hood side?
 
Welp, I know this is an old thread but, I experienced my first "flutter" today. MIne too was more of a lift than a flutter. It's the first time I noticed it, and I was running about 75 behind a semi. I'll say this, I disliked it enough to move to the slow lane and I'll be looking into aftermarket latches soon.
 
I got no flutter but by just reading this thread I end up buying one pair from Amazon for $17 bucks . Easy install and I end up liking it! I don't see the need for locks but it came with it.
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Does any of your hand latches have adjustments to take-up slack? I noted on mine that they have adjustments.
 
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