New TJ Hood
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That hood is from Carbon Creations which also has duraflex highline hood
https://carboncreations.com/select-vehicle/jeep/wrangler/2005
I feel like someone on here tried the duraflex and had a lot of issues. Let me see if I can find more on that
For the cost, I'd rather not run steel since it's heavier and can rust. Similar to why steel corner armor isn't desired by those who don't like rust or making their rig heavy. It all adds up.
Wildman
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I guess I'd have to see a quality hood before I'd spend the money... But my Jeep is a pig too...
You saw one up close in Sand Hollow.
Ribbing aside, you could always ask folks on FB for their opinions of an aftermarket hood they have or for fitment photos before making a purchase.
I'm probably over-thinking a bit, but I have a question for the drivers of Jeeps with louvers...at low to moderate speeds, is there ever a time when the heat leaving the hood is felt in the cabin area? (With the doors/top opened up)
I know before I added some insulation under my console around the shifter, I felt I could fry an egg on the shifter boot, and that heat radiated into the cabin.
I know before I added some insulation under my console around the shifter, I felt I could fry an egg on the shifter boot, and that heat radiated into the cabin.
I never noticed a difference and I wear shorts most of the time.
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You saw one up close in Sand Hollow.
I didn't look that close.
All the guys I've seen commenting who purchased a fiberglass or carbonfiber hood have been less than impressed with more than a few who had to spend $$$ to make it right in either fit or finish or both... Which is another reason why I'll stick with steel....
This is the main reason I want either louvers or a heat reduction hood. I get hot ass air blowing on my legs, it's not from a torn shifter boot, but fixing that did help.
This thread started me down a rabbit hole today (sorry to my employer) that I had thought I had come to a final decision on, but now the gears are turning again. Wildman, I think you have been over this topic many times over the years too, looking back at some older threads, I am glad to see I am not the only one who can't seem to find a solution that checks all the boxes.
Originally when AEV made hoods, that was my plan, then they stopped. Now I am trying to lose weight anywhere it is reasonable. I need a new hood already, so why not try to find something that is also lightweight and a little more hail resistant. When I first looked for CF options, there weren't any. I was thinking of getting a stock (no hilines for me) fiberglass hood and adding a Genright louver. At least that would cover the big flat section where most of the imperfections in the fiberglass would be noticeable. I would have to be careful where I cut and maybe add something under the hood to reinforce where the hardware is used and distribute the stress on the fiberglass. But then I am buying a brand new hood just to cut it up and create another project.
Now there is the CF option I linked before. It is hand laid, so basically the lowest quality of CF available, which is reflected in the price. The quality should be much better than fiberglass but I am still not sure it will be good enough. And I would prefer at least some CF over pure Fiberglass just for some strength.
Also, I think I have grown to like the look of the louver more than the AEV hood. At least I think it matches the rest of my jeep better.
So now I know nothing.
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