Buling Wrangler Factory Locking Hood Latches with Keys Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JL JLU 2018-2025 & Jeep Gladiator JT 2020-2025 (Matte Black)

1- get small cable cutter pliers and cut out the spring that pushes the lashes forward, this spring causes the lashes to overlap under the hood and it takes 2 people to close the hood which is inconvenient. 2. You need a 1/2 ratchet and #14 wrench, keep OEM screws, dispose the screws it comes with. 3 you need to push on it to turn the key, every time you unlock or lock. Other than that pretty sturdy just a couple mods to work on.

Fits JEEP JL 2024, difficult to mount the bolts do to ocword bolt placement in the JEEP design, might need to tinker with the locks by bending the metal bar inside the lock to adjust the ability to turn the key smoothly. I needed to because the key bent because it was to tight, but after that it was easy to turn and lock.

Easy to install

Installed on 2020 Jeep Gladiator.Pros:- Easy to install.- OEM look.- Great price.Cons:- Spring loaded latch is a hassle when trying to close hood. Latch stays upright because of the spring and will get caught under the hood as you close it. You have to wrangle both latches to keep them down at the same time, so they don't get caught under the hood.- No instructions, parts list or required tools list. Easy enough job to figure out without instructions. Tool list is always appreciated so you're not messing with sockets and wrenches seeing which sizes are required.- The blue protective covering over the lock face is a hassle to remove! They should have just removed that before assembling the part. It took longer to get that junk off each lock than it did to install the new parts and it's still visible on there as its pinched around the edges where the lock and the plastic housing meet.Tips:Tools list: 1/2" ratcheting wrench for the body nut. 10mm sock and ratchet for the hood nuts. If you don't have a ratcheting 1/2" wrench a normal one will work but just a bit slower job.- Reuse the factory hardware. They factory hardware has captive washers, (at least for my 2020 Gladiator), so you don't drop them when taking nuts off or putting the new parts on.- Option 1 for spring loaded latch problem: After hood is open pull back the latch behind the locking mechanism and twist the locking mechanism on top of the latch to trap it so it doesn't go back to the upright position and get stuck under hood when closing. There's just enough play in the locking mechanism to do this.- Option 2 for spring loaded latch problem: You can remove the spring loading part from around latch to prevent them from springing back into the upright position.Overall:- Only time will tell how well the locks hold up to exposure from the elements.- Very satisfied with my purchase as I can solve the spring in the latch problem myself easily enough.

Love them. Real easy to install. Fit perfectly. The key to turn is a little hard to turn. Will try silicone spray.

I had same issue as one of the other November 2024 reviewers, where one lock just won't lock.I found the reason one didn't lock was because the locking "tongue" (the metal part that turns with the key) is too long on the failing lock, and shorter on the working lock.(1" on the working lock, but 1.125" long on the failing lock.)So, decisions, decisions. Return, or angle grinder.

The Wrangler locking hood latches are of very good quality. They are more finished looking than the original latches. They fit perfectly and work properly. To install you need a 13mm wrench for the part that installs on the body and a 10mm socket for the part that installs on the hood. The Wrangler does not have much room to get the washer and nuts on the bolts. I placed a damp sponge in the opening below where the nuts screw onto the bolts so i could retrieve the nuts when dropped.

Overall the latches work well and I like the OEM look. I would give it 4stars for that. However only one month into the first winter the metal components (springs and pin) are already rusting. 👎. Looks like I’ll be taking these off and putting the originals back on.