Will these work with my OEM hood and hinges?

Yes. These mount at factory latch points and are designed to work with your stock hood and hinge assembly—no modifications needed.

Do I need hood pins with these latches?

Hood pins are optional. These latches alone provide secure lock-down; pins add extra security if you want redundancy, especially for off-road use.

How much heavier are these than the factory latches?

Weight difference is negligible—these are steel replacements for OEM steel latches, so no impact on your Wrangler's handling or balance.