I've been looking for some hood vents but I like the large Louver designs. I've been looking at these for quite some time and was curious if anyone else has seen or installed any other brands? I'm only interested in the full hood vents like in the link, thanks.

https://www.hylineoffroad.com/jeep_p...j_hood_louvers

 

I would be scared in the winter time they would let snow melt and have water drip on the top of the engine.

 

Agree with andrewmp6

 

I have not had any issues with moisture in the engine bay (I also use die-electric grease in most electric connections), but in the winter it does affect my xj warming up so I made plates to block off the vents in the winter.

 

Like the rest of my jeep, these were once described by someone as ugly as hell, then the guy wanted me to walk him through how I did it.

These are trailer vents, aluminum. I painted them a flat black for glare. Reason I went with these is that you can close them for snow or heavy rain.

 

^^Very cool idea. ^^

 

I'll be making plates to cover them up in the winter so that won't be a problem

 

I always thought the hood louvers from an '86 IROC would look good if they were functional.

 

That would be pretty cool

 

I really dig these, I have one of those that I plan on using on my trailer build. They are pretty reasonable for what they are.

 

Very cheap mod. Scariest thing about it was cutting the first hole into the hood, after that that I was committed. I painted the edges of the holes to prevent rust used 1/2 angle on the bottoms to stiffen them up and a little silicone to seal the tops.

All in all an easy model.

 

How big do you want to go?

Rod Louvers' has Panels that are 20" wide and 16" long. Mounting hardware provided is 3/4" long 1/4-20 Stainless Steel Button Head Machine bolts with self locking nuts

http://rodlouvers.com/Jeep-XJ-Louver...-P4921315.aspx

 

I know what you mean, once you cut the hole there is no turning back. I put a overhead console in my XJ from a Ford F-150. To do so I had to plug weld the mounting plate I made from the roof top. I plan on hitting the salvage yard to see if I can cut a section of roof so that when I mount that vent I can weld it in. (My vent is made of steal). I don't want the vent sticking up to high so that if I want to mount a roof rack for any reason I can still vent it out under the load. Kicking around the idea of mounting a overland roof tent.


After looking at your XJ again you have the same front Bumper I have. I love the look and the approach angle it gives me.

 

Take it from me, that bumper's take one hell of a beating and still holding up great!

 

look into American Rock Rods. super nice hood louvers. not full hood length, but they are awesome.