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Well I know it has been discussed probably numerous times, but I have yet to see any real solid ways to stop the hood from flapping around like a floppy chicken :). I travel a fair bit on the highway and am tired of every time a truck comes the other way, I have to close my eyes and hope my hood doesn't rip off the Pat. Well I had a bit of an idea the other day. I work for an Industrial supply company and we sell these rubber hood tie downs. I thought that these would work well for my hood so I tried it. Here are the pics. Keep in mind these are not painted yet. These pics were taken tonight at 9:30 so a good overall pics of the car didn't turn out, so those will come tomorrow. Have a look at these. They work great! That hood ain't going anywhere now :) And for 2hours to install, and only $5 bucks each, thought they turned out pretty good. They have that Jeep feel to them too. Anyway enough about it now and here are the pics.





 
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It does give it that tough, Jeep look, in addition to solving the problem. Someone added hood catches to my Willys wagon. They look just fine there too.
 
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I thought about the rust issue as well. Here is my thoughts. I made rubber gaskets to seal the entire base of the mounts. I also put silicone under it too. I was really unsure of the look but had to try something. I know this will not suit everyone's taste but what the heck, I don't care :) really it is a personal choice.
 
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Never had any problem with the hood in just over 16k miles but will keep it in mind if I do.
 
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I will say one thing, thats the cleanest looking vehicle I have ever seen in the wintertime..not one spec of dried road salt residue on it what so ever.
Are the mounts painted on the other Jeeps that have this tie down installed right from the factory? I'd probably follow their lead on that one.

Will it be tough to find an exact match of the colour of the body if you do paint it? Will you get a clear coat put on it as well?
 
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I dunno. To me they don't appear like the "cleanest" possible method to secure the hood, so I'm not sure whether you would benefit much from painted mounts. You still have those large rubber bits whatever you do to the mounts.

(Not saying they look ugly or anything, just saying that they look not stock in a sort of obvious way.)
 
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The more off road looking parts you add the more the hood catches will fit in. The roof rack and driving lights are a good start. Some nerf bars, light bar, brush guards and so on would really complete the look. Hopefully that kind of stuff will become available at some point in the future.
 
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I didn't like the first pictures, but after seeing the whole Pat I like the way it looks. I agree with jepster67 the more offroad things you add the more it will all fit together, like they are there for a reason when offroading, if that makes any sense. I think I would paint them some color either it be green to match or maybe a black (flat or glossy). It will give it a more custom look and not that they were laying around so I decided to slap them on. When customizing a vehicle it's all about being different and making the vehicle yours, because you know what will work best for you and your vehicle. Keep up the good work!
 
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Looking at your Patriot My first thought would be "hay his hood must be hinged at the front" wonder if he put a different engine in it. Looks cool and I would only consider painting the metal parts to match the car or flat black to blend with the rubber strap. It does make the Pat look more Jeep like.
 
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Even if I had my doubts abt the look in the first photos, now i don't think they look bad. I have some issues with my hood, but I don't consider doing something like that at the time. Keep it in mind thougth...
 
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I agree with jepstr67 and koolkatken83 - catches look good combined with the driving lights, basket on roof and even with the green outdoor color. Don`t the catches make some wind noise at higher speeds, though? And sure - painting the metal parts either car color or flat black or grey would look much better.
 
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Keeping Fingers Crossed said:
I will say one thing, thats the cleanest looking vehicle I have ever seen in the wintertime..not one spec of dried road salt residue on it what so ever.
Are the mounts painted on the other Jeeps that have this tie down installed right from the factory? I'd probably follow their lead on that one.

Will it be tough to find an exact match of the colour of the body if you do paint it? Will you get a clear coat put on it as well?
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Spend a lot of time at the car wash :) I was thinking just black on the mounts. The rubber is black so it will match, and black goes with eveything anyway.
 
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Tony1911 said:
I dunno. To me they don't appear like the "cleanest" possible method to secure the hood, so I'm not sure whether you would benefit much from painted mounts. You still have those large rubber bits whatever you do to the mounts.

(Not saying they look ugly or anything, just saying that they look not stock in a sort of obvious way.)
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I tried multiple different means of putting them on. Angled, upside down, etc... this was the most efficient way of using this style of mount. They work, are they best solution maybe not, but what the heck different is what I am. Besides we are all different. We are Jeep owners. LOL!!!
 
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I appreciate all the feedback. I wasn't entirely sure at first about the whole thing. I am going to paint the bits black. I have color match to the car, but after all they are aftermarket so to speak so why try to make it look factory. I have plans for a proper basket shortly. Gonna do the tires and lift next. Will eventually all turn out real nice. Again the feedback is welcome.

Anyone want to know more about how to install I might post some part #'s and instalation instructions if wanted. Let me know.
 
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Boy George said:
I agree with jepstr67 and koolkatken83 - catches look good combined with the driving lights, basket on roof and even with the green outdoor color. Don`t the catches make some wind noise at higher speeds, though? And sure - painting the metal parts either car color or flat black or grey would look much better.
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They don't make noise at all.
 
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stickerboy said:
I tried multiple different means of putting them on. Angled, upside down, etc... this was the most efficient way of using this style of mount. They work, are they best solution maybe not, but what the heck different is what I am.
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It's not the way they are positioned, it's just the way they look. A plastic or metallic latch would have looked more "stock". That said, my point was merely that they're just obviously aftermarket. Nothing wrong with aftermarket.

And I never doubted their efficiency. I thought we were talking about mere aesthetics. :)

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Besides we are all different. We are Jeep owners. LOL!!!
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Hell yes! :smiley_thumbs_up: (Well, except to the "lol". :) But otherwise, I definitely agree.)
 
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