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Rugged Ridge 11210.18, 11210.15, Billet Aluminum Hood Catches Installation guide

  • Hello! I've reviewed the installation instructions for the Rugged Ridge Hood Catch models 11210.15 and 11210.18 designed for Jeep TJ vehicles. This document describes the installation and adjustment of these aluminum hood catches, which are intended to supplement the original Jeep hood latch. I'm ready to answer any questions you may have about the installation process or the product features.
  • What is the purpose of this hood catch?
    What should I do to assure hood is fully secure?
    How should I adjust the Hood Catch?
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11210.15 (Black)
11210.18 (Textured)
JEEP® TJ ALUMINUM HOOD CATCH
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Contents:
• A - Latch
• B - Latch Joint
• C - Pivot Base Joint
• D - Pivot Base
• E - Catch
• F - Pivot Base Gasket
• G - Catch Gasket
• H - Flat Head Bolts
• I - Lock Nuts
• J - Binding Posts
• K - Jam Nuts
• L - Adjustment Rod
• M - Safety Snap
Suggested Tools:
• Basic Hand Tools
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Patent No. D692290
• Assure hood is fully secure by undamaged Jeep® front latch & supplemental side
catches.
• Do not modify hood or catches to defeat intended safety of Jeep® primary latch &
supplemental catch system.
Hood catch is intended only as supplemental to Jeep® supplied latch at front of hood.
To avoid risk of property damage or injury: Always;
CAUTION
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1. Remove the factory hood catch.
2. Remove the pivot base from the Aluminum Hood Catch
assembly.
JEEP® TJ ALUMINUM HOOD CATCH Patent No. D692290
4. Re-attach the Aluminum Hood Catch assembly to the
pivot base using the binding posts removed in Step 2.
3. Fasten the catch to the hood. Fasten the pivot base to the
fender.
Be sure safety snap is securely attached to catch.
NOTICE
11210.15 (Black)
11210.18 (Textured)
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5. Adjust the Aluminum Hood Catch by rst releasing the latch.
With jam nuts loose, rotate latch clockwise to increase tension or
counter clockwise to decrease tension. When adjusted properly,
hood should contact and slightly compress the hood bumper.
Be sure adjustment rod has thread engagement
equal or greater to 3 threads on each end. Operating vehicle with
inadequate thread engagement could result in damage to
vehicle.
6. Your Aluminum Hood Catch is installed and road ready!
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NOTICE
JEEP® TJ ALUMINUM HOOD CATCH Patent No. D692290
11210.15 (Black)
11210.18 (Textured)
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