Wrangler JL Hood Locks

[Waynev01]

Hi, I recently joined the "Jeep " life.
I purchased a 2020 Sahara unlimited. I was curious on thoughts of hood locks. I've seen some that are steel and some I'm guessing are ABS maybe ? What do all recommend ?

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[Heimkehr]

The Bolt option is well regarded. That's what I installed on my Jeep.

Note that you'll need a rivet gun capable of handling the provided 1/4" rivets.

 

[OminousSkitter]

The Bolt option is well regarded. That's what I installed on my Jeep.

Note that you'll need a rivet gun capable of handling the provided 1/4" rivets.

The rivets aren’t required. I did it with some spare nuts and bolts, but rivets would be easier/more secure.

 

[Heimkehr]

The rivets aren’t required. I did it with some spare nuts and bolts

I had considered doing the same, but...

 

[ScotM]

I did the bolt lock and replaced my hood latches with locking latches. I also relocated the horn wires so they can’t be cut or seen from the grill. Then I used JScan to make the hood sensor link to the car alarm. So if the hood does open the alarm will sound

 

[rk911]

These are what I bought for my '23 JL Sport-S
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They may have a pair for your Jeep.

 

[ScotM]

These are what I bought for my '23 JL Sport-S
Extreme Terrain

They may have a pair for your Jeep.

Same ones I bought.

 

[Boatbuilder88]

My wife and I are retired and we take a lot of road trips in our Jeep. We don't want to be stranded somewhere with a disabled Jeep or no Jeep. Insurance doesn't help much when stranded.

Like @ScotM, I have a multi-faceted approach to engine bay security. I have locking hood latches (visual deterrent but not too secure), the Taser hood alarm (audio alert), and the Lasfit Stealth Hood Lock (physical lock).

FWIW... After using it for a couple of years, I can honestly say that the Lasfit hood lock is a great product. It works with the Jeep's key fob and the grille remains stock.

Also, @Lasfit customer service is top shelf! I had an issue with the hood lock's manual pull cord. Customer Service was very responsive, helpful, and patient. Problem solved!

Hey Jeep, it's 2025! The Wrangler needs a locking hood and fuel filler door!

 

[ScotM]

My wife and I are retired and we take a lot of road trips in our Jeep. We don't want to be stranded somewhere with a disabled Jeep or no Jeep. Insurance doesn't help much when stranded.

Like @ScotM, I have a multi-faceted approach to engine bay security. I have locking hood latches (visual deterrent but not too secure), the Taser hood alarm (audio alert), and the Lasfit Stealth Hood Lock (physical lock).

FWIW... After using it for a couple of years, I can honestly say that the Lasfit hood lock is a great product. It works with the Jeep's key fob and and the grille remains stock.

Also, @Lasfit customer service is top shelf! I had an issue with the hood lock's manual pull cord. Customer Service was very responsive, helpful, and patient. Problem solved!

Hey Jeep, it's 2025! The Wrangler needs a locking hood and fuel filler door!

I bought the locking gas cap off Amazon and keyed it to my fob.

 

[kah.mun.rah]

I bought these. Cheap, look stock, and work well.
https://a.co/d/0fodKN0

 

[wcjeep]

Bolt hood latch install was easy. Bought the rivet gun from Amazon.

 

[m3reno]

The locks that hold the hood down do not work. I installed a pair and forgot to give the mechanic the key and he simply pulled the latch down and opened my hood. I had to bend back the metal to make it work again. you are better off with the Bolt hood lock.

 

[Jay_NM]

The bolt hood lock is absolutely the best option, and far easier to install than the locking hood latches. I love how it can be keyed to match the vehicle fob key.

 

[JINO]

Has anyone used the jeep kill code using tazer?

Theft is common, and i have tazer, wondering if I could use that to any benefit.

Or would hood lock be better? As i do use remote start nearly everytime I start my jeep.

 

[BobW]

I have these powder-coated SS (https://www.quadratec.com/p/rampage-products/locking-hood-catch-kit-wrangler-jl-76337). Trivial install.

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