STETION Quick Latch Hood Pins Universal 2 Pack 2.44" Diameter Quick Release Latch Push Button Quick Release Hood Bonnet Pins Lock Clip Kit (2 Pack-Black)

Good quality hood pins. easy to install if you are moderately handy

I went with highline fenders on my jeep and had to cut the hood, so the factory hold downs were gone. These lock the hood down nice and solid. Easy to latch and unlatch, and hold the hood tight. Plenty of length on the stud too.

They work great but are small, they are awesome if you're looking for something that doesn't draw attention

Hope the info below helps you who are brave enough to take on this challenge. This is an alternative to the standard-setting Quik-Latch brand. I have both and there is a difference in how they are mounted. This design has a smooth, round threaded ring requiring 3 set screws to lock it in place. (Quik-Latch uses a Hex threaded nut only). Hoods generally are designed with two sandwiched metal sheets, upper which you see and a structural lower sheet. You will need to drill large holes in each. You will need a much larger hole in the bottom sheet to access the 3 set screws, or you can do as I did and carefully locate the lock ring set screws, then drill clearance holes, as seen in attached photo) to secure the lock ring. (I purchased set screws and used a 3mm hex T-handle to tighten them after applying thread locker as I don't want set screws rolling around inside my hood later). Note that I drilled the 3 small holes in the hood underside because I didn't want an oversize hole in the structural sheet, as my hood is aluminum and needs as much "meat" as possible to ensure good, long life. Note that I gave a rating of 3 on ease to install....that rating is for the average tinkering person. You'll need a fair amount of patience, some not-so-normal tools, and some part layout skills. Remember that you also have the pins that secure to the radiator support that you must align with the latches. Be prepared to use some creativity and common sense in fabricating brackets (in some cases) for mounting the pins. Af for the part appearance, other buyers were concerned about discoloration. I purchased the silver color, and quickly found that it had a soft chrome finish, not some sort of anodized material. In an attempt to repair scratches, I tried to buff it. That didn't work well. When copper started to show through I realized I had to remove the entire chrome coating, completely revealing the aluminum underneath. I was pleased with the results. As you can see from the photo using wet 500 grit sandpaper on a rotating drill the finish has nice concentric rings and brushed finish, comparable to Quik-Latch brand. Overall it took a lot of work, but I feel the result was worth the effort. For the difference in price between this and Quik-Latch it was worth saving nearly $300 in my case. BTW...to keep the latch working well, ensure you have it adjusted well. If you have the closed adjustment too tight, you can have a LOT of trouble delatching the lock. Users may think the lock is at fault but installation adjustment may be at fault. Additionally, get some good silicone paste lubricant and keep the internal locking mechanism lubricated. Periodically do this, as some water may enter from above and have corrosives that may hinder optimum operation. This is the paste I got from Amazon for that purpose. Best wishes installing. Just be patient and with a bit of advance planning and layout you can have a good installation.

Seems to be high quality, looks good .

Great hood latches for GTR. No problems and shop was able to drill and install these no issues.

Functions fantastic, BUT the nut rusted so fast, it never saw winter yet it rusted like it’s been sitting in salt. It’s been on the bumper for about 2 months. One of them I can’t get back off due to how rusted it is. No matter how much wd40 or penetrating spray, it doesn’t come loose. If I figure out how to not have it rust, they would be fantastic.

These look good, and work well once fitted. That said, there are no instructions. At all. So, do an internet search, piece together some direction from others, do a lot of head scratching and go to work. I used tape to layout the top piece first. You may need to do some work with a carbide bit in a die grinder and some abrasive rolls. Then start figuring out the pins. You may have better luck locating the pins first and using them to locate where the latch would be. In my application I could not do that. The pins must be centered up in the latch as the hood or lid closes. A piece of masking tape over the hole in the latch will give you a reference as to which way you need to move the pin. Once everything is in perfect alignment they work like magic. Be sure you double check after you put the loch screws in the bottom ring of the latch. It does affect the fit. Be patient fitting these latches. You will be there for a couple of hours at a minimum.