Overview
The 74335 is a pair of non-locking hood catches for the 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler JK. They are cast from 304 marine grade stainless steel and electrostatically polished to a mirrored finish. They fit two-door and Unlimited four-door Wranglers of that generation.
The catches install without drilling or modification to the vehicle.
Key features
- Cast from solid 304 marine grade stainless steel
- Electrostatic polishing for a mirrored finish
- Non-locking type
- No drilling or modification to the vehicle
- As a pair
Hood latch care
Hood catches are simple hardware, but they take the most wear where the hood meets the catch. Stainless steel resists rust well, yet road salt, mud and grit can dull the mirror finish if they are left on the metal. The catch works with the hood latch, so checking both parts together helps prevent rattles and misalignment. A non-locking catch does not secure the hood by itself, so the primary latch remains the key part of the system.
Before ordering, confirm the year and body style for your Wrangler JK, because hood hardware can differ between generations. Clean stainless catches with mild soap and water, then rinse to remove salt. Inspect the catch for pitting, looseness or a bent bracket after rough trail use, and tighten any fasteners that have worked loose. Keep the hood latch mechanism lubricated so the hood closes with an even seat.
- Rinse salt off stainless catches
- Check fasteners after trail trips
- Confirm year and body style before buying
Specifications
| Brand | Smittybilt |
|---|---|
| Part number | S/B74335 |
| Type | Non-locking hood catch |
| Material | Solid cast 304 marine grade stainless steel |
| Finish | Stainless steel, mirror polished |
| Quantity | Pair |
Vehicle fitment
Smittybilt lists these hood catches for the 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler (JK), covering two-door models and Unlimited four-door models of that generation.
They do not fit the 2019 and newer Wrangler JL. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The catches install without drilling or modification. As non-locking catches, they have no lock to engage.
What’s included
The product comes as a pair of catches.
