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Apr 20, 2004 | 08:04 AM

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mabar

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Re: plastic Hood latches

Yep, this same thing happens on my '02 TJ also.

Tom

"Christine Courty" <ccourty@infionline.net> wrote in message
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> This same exact thing happened to me a few months ago when I was driving
on
> I-70. It was really windy, and I actually pulled over because I thought
the
> main hood latch wasn't holding. They were fine, as were the plastic ones.
> I was wondering if this is normal. Guess it is.
>
> "SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uy_gc.41674$9kJ.6631@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > Hey guys,
> >
> > driving home from work today I was getting pushed around by some good
> clips
> > of wind.
> > Narrow/short wheelbases on a somewhat light vehicle....ok...so I get
> pushed
> > around no biggy!
> >
> > But I could see my hood buffetting quite a bit! I know the safety latch
> is
> > there but has anybody had problems with those plastic hood latches on
the
> > TJ's?
> > I thought maybe with some weathering and UV exposure that they might get
> > brittle and let loose at some point?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> >
>
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