Review of Bestop Vehicle Trim - Chrome Replacement Hood Latch for Jeep Wrangler 1942-1995 - B5129100 Video

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Bestop Vehicle Trim - Chrome Replacement Hood Latch for Jeep Wrangler 1942-1995 - B5129100 Review

Hi everybody, Andy here with etrailer.com, and today we're gonna take a brief look at these Bestop chrome replacement hood latches for the Jeep Wrangler, 1942 to 1995. Now, these Bestop hood latches are going to fit your 1942 through 1995 Jeep CJ, YJ, Wrangler and Scrambler. And these latches are spring-loaded, and they've got quite a bit of strength and tension there, and they're going to pivot… see more >

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