Seven Sparta Hood Latches Aluminum Hood Catch Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU 2007-2017, JL/JLU 2018-2022 & Jeep Gladiator 2020-2022, 1 Pair (Base)

These are aluminum and should last longer than my old ones. Very well made and look nice. After adjusting, they lock firmly. I didn't even look at the directions. Install can be completed with a 13mm 1/4" socket and a wobble attachment. I've seen some that cost 4x as much as these, not sure what they do that these can't. For the money, I'd recommend these all day long.

Much better than original latches. Very sturdy, adjustable, and look good. Installing was fairly easy. On the passenger side, getting the bottom nut off is a bit tricky, but is very doable. Small hands help, but if your like me and have larger hands you can still get it done. Would buy again, shipped fast. Good product!

These are outstanding..so solid you’ll think you should be installing them on an army Tank. Great feel when latching, no clanking metal but super solid clasp and hold as if there was rubber between the metal components. What an outstanding product for the money. Coated so they are rust resistant. Hood is more stable than stock latches now. Easy to use, easy to install with a few challenges but not bad. If your grill removes easy, it will make installation of these a snap! Perfect functionality with excellent form…WHAT AN UPGRADE!!!

Hood latches were very easy to install. Took about 30 minutes. They seem solid and sturdy. Easy to open and close. I would definitely purchase again.

First, I save 5 star ratings for the best of the best products and as much as I like these latches, the instructions were awful and not much more than a handful of photos. That said, if you are semi-handy you can grasp what needs to be done and in what order but there are likely to be a few re-do moments. Take some time to think about things, take your time doing the work, and while it's a cumbersome and time consuming process it's pretty easy skill-wise.I did detach my grill by removing the snap buttons and pulling it loose from the bottom clips. I left the wiring harnesses connected and leaned the grill forward. That took only a few minutes and really, imho doing so saved me much more time getting access behind the fenders. Can you get your fingers and socket wrench in there with the grill on? Maybe but why struggle more than needed?If I had to do the job again I'd probably mask off the body and fender areas surrounding the latch area. You are working with metal parts, Allen wrenches, etc and one slip and you got a nice scratch. I worked very carefully and deliberately with luckily no oops-es but it could easily happen.I felt the size of a 3/8 socket wrench worked best in the small space behind the fenders but the normal length of it was a little short so I used a pipe as a makeshift extension. That helped a lot holding the lock nut in place behind the fender as I threaded the bolt into it. Regular nuts vs the lock nuts provided would've made the install much easier overall.When you mount the upper "hook" piece I'd start with it at it's lowest position. For me it was perfectly tight there and any higher would've been way too tight.

I like them. They seem heavier duty than the stock ones and look a lot better. Would be nice if they mentioned how the rubber gaskets are for JL or JK so I wouldn't have to reinstall them. Or maybe a handy way to get your fingers in that small space. Overall happy

This is exceptionally well made and totally stopped the hood flutter. I previously purchased an aftermarket hood latch like the stock one. The hood flutter was worse than the original one I took off. This one definitely is worth it! Should have got this one first.

The media could not be loaded. These things are built like a tank! Once installed and locked down, it’s not going anywhere.The pain of installation is only on the lower units. I had to use a combo of extensions and universal joint socket pieces on the driver side, and I had to remove the air cleaner box on the passenger side. (2015 JK)The uppers install in seconds! Would recommend adding a couple washers when installing the upper because the OEM nuts have a flange (shoulder) on the nut itself, and the supplied nuts are just standard nylon lock nuts.Much better than the stock latches!