It was really windy here today and my hood (with bug deflector) really shook, especially when meeting big trucks. Has anyone ever had a hood lift? I guess it shouldn't happen with the latches done up properly, but it was enough to make me consider different latches. The Mopar locking ones are big $. Anyone tried the neoprene ones? Other suggestions?

 

I did this quick, cheap and simple mod several years ago. Works great. The hood doesn't move at all now.
http://www.jkowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49397

 

I bought one of the hood locks very easy to install factory holes remove front grill 4 rivits and your done 1/2 hr and no one can open your hood without the key.I bought the one that re keys to your Jeep key.

 

I've heard if you have the bug deflector on it, it will flutter more than usual. I could be wrong.

But I've not had any issues and I do not have the bug deflector.

 

My jeeps hood fluttered at high speeds my fix was pull the spring by the latch. Sure the hood doesn't spring up when I release the side latches but I can live with it

 

I also bought the mopar hood lock that keys to your ignition key .. It stopped the hood flutter .. and I like the idea of having my hood locked ..

 

A couple of heavy Zip ties and done... Cheap easy fix...
Thread a tie wrap through the fastener ends and around the rubber dog bone lengthwise. Latch hood and snug up tie wrap... It will never flutter again..