Excessive Hood Movement
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Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 13
From: Alberta
Re: Excessive Hood Movement
I opted to go to the Dealer first instead of the Daystars first. The hood movement has been getting increasingly worse. In any event went to the Dealer. Service writer could not find the update. I had told him to check for it under the 2009 Jk's as well, no luck. They did however order new hood latches and cover them under warranty. There seems to be an improvement but I haven't passed a Semi or driven in the wind on the highway yet.
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,216
From: Somewhere between NE and SW Alberta
Re: Excessive Hood Movement
Check out Project-JK.com - Jeep JK Wrangler Resource
TSB's are listed in the right hand column about half way down.
TSB's are listed in the right hand column about half way down.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 13
From: Alberta
Re: Excessive Hood Movement
Check out Project-JK.com - Jeep JK Wrangler Resource
TSB's are listed in the right hand column about half way down.
TSB's are listed in the right hand column about half way down.
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 104
From: Saint Clet,Quebec
Re: Excessive Hood Movement
Got the pictures like i wrote way back,,,You need a 1/4 ratchet with a small head, like a snap-on or a gray:p BTW the pictures were taken by daughter
Last edited by tracklock; Jul 14, 2009 at 10:57 AM.
Thread Starter
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Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 13
From: Alberta
Re: Excessive Hood Movement
Well I went on a road trip finally. The new dealer replaced hood latches have definitely improved the hood movement but it has not solved it. Passing large on coming trucks still lifts the hood. All though it is not as excessive as it was. I was told that the lift has something to do with the hood movement , Where as it is allowing a lot more air to get underneath? No I didnt come up with that myself I was told by the Technician. Not sure about that one ?
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Alberta
Re: Excessive Hood Movement
Finally put some miles on. The dealer replace hinges have improved the hood movement but not solved it. There is still quite a bit of movement when meeting large trucks on the highway. It was suggested to me that the lift is allowing more air to enter the engine compartment by the Technician? Not sure about that one ? Eventually I am sure I will end up ordering the Daystar kit .
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 104
From: Saint Clet,Quebec
Re: Excessive Hood Movement
TECHNICIEN.....That's the problem
...no more good mechanic...Ya right more air for the engine
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With the daystar the hood doesn’t move at all. I'm not afraid of the big rig anymore:)
...no more good mechanic...Ya right more air for the engine...With the daystar the hood doesn’t move at all. I'm not afraid of the big rig anymore:)
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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 133
From: Nelson B.C.
Re: Excessive Hood Movement
I read this thread and wondered why I haven't experienced this phenomenon. So guess what? Today it happened to me also. I guess it would be safe to say that they never bothered to test the prototype in a wind tunnel! Ya 100 kph and passed a big semi.
Just about a 60 dollar bill for those Daystar latches - so I ordered a pair!
Just about a 60 dollar bill for those Daystar latches - so I ordered a pair!
Last edited by Chasmoe; Jul 31, 2009 at 05:00 PM. Reason: Additional