Gladiator Hood

[Triumph]

Thinking about replacing my stock hood on my Overland for a Rubicon hood.
Has anyone replaced theirs and any opinions regarding this.Thanks very much

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[Oilburner]

Can’t imagine there would be much more to it than unbolting the existing hood & bolting/aligning the new one.
Them Mojave hoods look good too

 

[JTBurns]

Yea I don't think the Rubicon hood would require any extra modifications. I thought I heard the Mojave has different sized cowls, so maybe that one isn't as straightforward. I wouldn't put them on my Sport, just doesn't feel right since it's not that trim. Buy I have rubicon wheels so call me a hypocrite lol.

All that said, have you seen the DV8 heat dispersion hood? I like the look and they have one for the JL, not sure about the JT yet...

 

[Triumph]

Can’t imagine there would be much more to it than unbolting the existing hood & bolting/aligning the new one.
Them Mojave hoods look good too

Yea just paint than install. Mine is black, and it would look awesome
Thanks

 

[Artsifrtsi]

Correct on the Mojave... you'd need the cowls at a minimum, not sure on anything else.

I only don't like the DV8 hood because we see it too much with the angry grill down here. I like how subtle the rubicon hood is.

 

[Triumph]

Yes I prefer the rubicon hood
Thanks all

 

[jurfie]

Correct on the Mojave... you'd need the cowls at a minimum, not sure on anything else.

I only don't like the DV8 hood because we see it too much with the angry grill down here. I like how subtle the rubicon hood is.

DV8 also sells a "replica" Rubicon hood; not sure how the price compares to a Mopar version:
https://dv8offroad.com/collections/...ts/dv8-rubicon-replica-hood-jeep-jl-hdmbjl-ta

And @JTBurns : the JL hood will fit the JT.

 

[XJhawk]

The expensive parts is getting it paint matched.

 

[aldo98229]

Yes, this ^^^...! You’re going to be looking at a $1,000 paint job.

I’m happy with the clean lines of the Sahara/Overland hood. It’s got more of a classic Jeep look.

 

[Gren71]

Wouldnt a JL hood work? Makes me wonder if you could scavenge one from a junk yard or tow lot

 

[JTBurns]

DV8 also sells a "replica" Rubicon hood; not sure how the price compares to a Mopar version:
https://dv8offroad.com/collections/...ts/dv8-rubicon-replica-hood-jeep-jl-hdmbjl-ta

And @JTBurns : the JL hood will fit the JT.

Awesome that's what I thought. Now I just need my hemi swap and I'll be all set lol!

 

[Triumph]

Yes, this ^^^...! You’re going to be looking at a $1,000 paint job.

I’m happy with the clean lines of the Sahara/Overland hood. It’s got more of at a classic Jeep look.

Have the hood coming from mopar the paint job will be less.. Not for all understand
Thanks

 

[Flying J]

Yes I prefer the rubicon hood
Thanks all

I swapped hoods the first week I had my Overland.
Hood and Vent inserts. I didn't bother with the insulator pad.
Very easy to do, took me around 30 minutes max.

 

[Triumph]

I swapped hoods the first week I had my Overland.
Hood and Vent inserts. I didn't bother with the insulator pad.
Very easy to do, took me around 30 minutes max.

Any problem with the hinge bolts backing them out

 

[Flying J]

Any problem with the hinge bolts backing them out

No, None at all. Just make sure you have the correct bit and that is it very good condition.
A worn bit will not grab the bolt securely and could strip out the head.
Put a bit of WD-40 on the bolts and let it soak in over night.

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