What did you do TO your Gladiator today? [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO GUN TALK]

[Jeepsh]

I’m prepared to be roasted for this but….

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[KX L]

I’m prepared to be roasted for this but….

NOOOOOOOO

I think you forgot to add the I and T at the end of your member name.

Too each their own---but better you than me.

Just messing with you---and I owe you a for sure.

 

[Sonoran_Mohavey]

I’m prepared to be roasted for this but….

As long as you like it! That's all that matters

 

[Dryfly24]

I’m prepared to be roasted for this but….

… ?

just messing with you man. If you like it that’s all that matters.

 

[Jeepsh]

Nice! That’s about what I expected.
That said, I do like it, the ambers are really what I was after.

NOOOOOOOO

I think you forgot to add the I and T at the end of your member name.

Too each their own---but better you than me.

Just messing with you---and I owe you a for sure.

 

[Nomad1]

Installed a subwoofer with a DIY speaker enclosure, which was a couple weeks in the making. I installed it under the back seat (driver side) so that I would not give up all of the storage space. I had to remove the plastic bin for the hardtop bolts, which to me, was a worthwhile tradeoff.

I used cardboard to make a pattern for the bottom and top. Because the underseat storage is tapered, the shape is really constrained by the bottom.

Then I did the same for the top. I made it slightly bigger to conform to the opening (more for aesthetics than function).

I used 3/4" MDF I purchased from a local Home Depot. I used Titebond, coarse drywall screws, and Loctite PL Premium. Because the enclosure is small, I decided pretty early to make it a sealed box.

I cut out the opening for an 8" shallow mount sub (Kicker) and sprayed it with bedliner.

Here it is with the speaker installed. I went with a shallow mount 8", 2 ohm subwoofer. Link to Subwoofer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BLVEXH2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For the speaker terminals (hidden from view), I used cheap spring loaded ones from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G71CBQW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I saw posts where other members, as well a few YouTubers, tapped into the speaker wires and installed line output converters (LOC). I went with an APSUB-CH41. No cutting, splicing, or T taps required. The adapter plugs in between the 8.4 radio and factory harness. It takes some patience to stuff the bulky harness behind the factory head unit.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_541APSCH41/PAC-APSUB-CH41-AmpPRO-SUB-Wiring-Interface.html

I routed the plug for the LOC and blue power on lead down the passenger side near the glove box.

I routed the RCA cable, power cable, and turn on lead down the driver side and tucked them under the plastic trim.

To route the power cable to the fuse holder and battery, I used a Daystar firewall grommet and routed it into the engine compartment on the driver side. The hole has a plastic cap (for auto transmissions). I believe the hole is occupied if you have a manual.

Daystar Firewall grommet: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004K2285E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I went with a BOSS amp (2/4 ohm). Price was really good (half price of most major brands), had great reviews, and provides ample power. Fits in the cubby behind the seat. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004S4XNEO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here is the finished sub in the storage bin.

The APSUB-CH41 came with a bass control knob, but it did not include a housing, so I mounted it in a small electronic project box and attached (double sided tape) it next to the shifter. If you use this, there is no need to route a control cable all the way back to the amp. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F3Q784X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The sound is amazing. I set the bass level even on the head unit and adjusted the bass with the amp and subwoofer. Now, it is much less muddy from the broad band from the factory amp. Because it is a sealed box, it has a very clear, punchy, tight bass for the lows. No distortion whatsoever. Very happy with the balance of storage space and much better bass response.

Update 2-26-21:
I changed the amp to a Kicker 46CXA8001. The power rating on the Boss Audio one I originally put in was misleading (not as powerful as description says). The Kicker is much smaller and more powerful.

I made some adjustments to the enclosure and was able to put in a 10 inch sub (Kicker CompRT 10). I also got rid of the screws, filled in the holes, and texture it with bedliner again for a cleaner look.

Do you have any dimensions for the box? Don't have my gladiator yet but want to start getting stuff ready.

 

[FloridaJT6MT]

Happy Jeep ?:

ANGRY Jeep ?:

 

[Jeepsh]

Happy Jeep ?:

ANGRY Jeep ?:

It saw the gas price and realized it only gets 17 MPG

 

[Sonoran_Mohavey]

Weekend dump, I guess I never post what I did "today" heh. Here is what went down this past weekend.

-Hothead Headliners
-Midland GMRS Radio and Ghost Antenna
-Custom grab handles made by @darksidedesign

 

[htremper]

Drilled into the roof (yea…pucker moment)

 

[jonsheritahe04]

Mounted Hi-Jack

 

[rezar1]

Sneak peak of my Tuesday.

You must have gotten the last set of Adapt shocks available in the country. I cant find them anywhere. They are back ordered due to chip shortage.

 

[DocMike]

These were the eADJUST. I need to swap the brain and cartridge for the Adapt. I'll be upgrading when it's not a 25 week wait. Gillian at Offroad Elements hooked me up with a package deal.
https://www.offroadelements.com
She undercut list on everything and got free shipping. Very pleased with her service.


Pleased with the lift. But now my brain says 35s look small. Time to look for trusses and things to go to 37s.

You must have gotten the last set of Adapt shocks available in the country. I cant find them anywhere. They are back ordered due to chip shortage.

 

[Beemer533]

Quality of life improvement.. It irritates me that the JT doesn't come with hood struts, but whatever.

I'm glad I waffled for a few weeks on spending the money as I was able to get a set from Redline during the BF sale... Now that I have them I'd say it was well worth it even at full price.

Next I'm following someone else's lead (can't remember who posted this originally) and getting a pair of rocklights and a strut switch to light up the engine bay (another thing that annoys me wasn't available from the factory lol)

This is the switch I'm getting: https://www.etrailer.com/p-DG52479VP.html

Edit: After getting the switch I figured I'd update the post; it does not fit the Redline struts, it's too large. You could get it to work, but It wouldn't be ideal. I'll probably find a tilt switch from some other vehicle. Either way I'll update in case someone else wants to do the same.

 

[rezar1]

trusses

I just talked to her and she was able to get me the shocks which I think it's the last set for a while =). Same like you, I will update them once it's available. Do you know is it matter of just changing the brain or do you have to do more for the upgrade?

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