Reviews for Rugged Ridge 11252.51 Hood Lift Kit for 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK
Had to learn the hood trick for the attachment to the hood without loosing the the bolt plate in the hood but was easy and works great.
Really easy to do and so convenient when you're working on the Jeep. Must have, should be one for the first things you order.
Easy install - no need for drilling with my 2013. Should have installed this a couple years ago.
It is the kit all my friends recommended.
This install is super easy before and after the attachment to the hood. The difficulty lies in how you actually attach it to the hood. The bolts could probably be a few mm longer to facilitate an easier install. I'd recommend having one of those telescoping magnet pens handy as the parts could fall into the hood. I had to biden the holes in the hood by using a screwdriver to pry them open a few mm further. Not difficult, and probably user error on my end, but I love the final outcome and the product works as advertized!
These work exactly as described. Now i have a slight hood flutter, so new hood latches are next.
great kit. the only problem I run into was the hood bolts on both sides needed to grind off about a 1/4". you may nor run into this with a standard hood, but I replaced my hood with a 13th anniversary hold. I saw one other jeep guys said he cracked his paint. I caught it before I tightened the bolt. I just thought I would chat in on the install
Installed 09MAR2019. Instructions were satisfactory and clearly explained the installation process. The most difficult part I experienced was attaching the hood pieces that mount to the hood, otherwise it was a simple installation that can be performed almost anywhere. I did find like some that installed, my hood somehow shifted forward and the security latch/ catch has to be pushed back a slight bit when closing. Otherwise, this is a straight forward installation. I had no clearance problems as well though having a sPOD and ARB compressor among other items I've installed under my hood on the driver's side. I recommend this product.
Screw on the driver side of the hood that holds the bracket hit the hood and cracked the paint.
Struts failed after a month or so.