Yawnie'sPapa
Well-Known Member
- First Name
- Bill
- Joined
- Feb 5, 2023
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- Location
- Central Iowa
- Vehicle(s)
- '22 JTO, '23 JLUR, '82 SX4, '73 P. Cardin Javelin
I watched the hood on my wife's JLU Rubicon more than once in strong winds, especially when passing a semi or one passed us. Driving 70 mph into winds of 15+ ,mph and hitting the wake of a semi - I was glad those two side latches were strong! I watched the center front lift a bit.The vents and redesigned hood latches were added on the JL to eliminate it and it works well. I've never had flutter even passing at 90 mph or passing a semi truck going the other direction in 40 mph winds. (the two times I always get flutter when driving my Mom's JK.) Stands to reason blocking the vents with the side marker lights would introduce the potential for flutter.
And yes, the latches pull down on the hood. But it's a big chunk of metal and air is being shoved into the engine bay under the hood resulting in an effect similar to the effect of driving a hatchback with the front windows down.
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