Dashboard lighting

[dmoralesbello]

I decided to add a bit of color to the dash of my Hydro Blue Gladiator Mojave. I must clarify that this is totally an urban Jeep and my main goal regarding interior mods has been to make it more luxurious and upscale along the lines of the MB G-Wagon. So I first painted the interior of the top satin black and added insulation and liner from HotHeads plus sound reduction panels to the interior of all doors and floors. Then I installed Katskinz upholstery to accentuate the dark gray and orange interior color scheme from factory... and now the illumination mod.
Installed the AC vents with LED lighting from American Modified (overall quite happy with the kit) and a fiberoptic trim kit from Oracle Lighting (also quite good) . You can change the colors on both kits to match your preference. I prefer deep blue although orange also looks cool.
Here are some pics:

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[Minty JL]

I have been thinking about this..........but didn't want to have a Fast and Furious Jeep LOL

If you don't mind, could you post up the kit you ordered and any install tips. From what I can see in your pictures, you did one hell of a clean install

 

[dmoralesbello]

Here's the link for the fiberoptic led dash kit from Oracle;
https://www.oraclelights.com/collec...or-jt-colorshift-fiber-optic-led-interior-kit
Here's the illuminated AC vents kit from American Modified;
https://americanmodified.com/produc...jTMGK17JDJ5AyviFxdJgO9VaJPYntWuhoCsu4QAvD_BwE
I also used this harness from Amazon to tap into the back of the cigarette lighter to provide a switched 12 volt power source to both kits. It isn't strictly necessary but it looks way more professional and safer than just T tapping into the OEM harness. Here's the link for that;
12 Volt Power Adapter for 1999-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK JKU TJ Unlimited & for 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler JL JLU Unlimited & Gladiator JT
The fiberoptic kit includes 4 light sources to which the end of the fiberoptic cable can be attached. I used one of them for each side of the top of the dash, and a third one for the trim around the lower controls (power windows, media ports, etc. ). You simply cut the cable to the needed length. I left one light source unused, and unplugged and stored it away as a spare or if I can think of any other place I'd like to illuminate in the future.
I didn't want a "Tron" or "F&F" look either so I tucked the strip on the top of the dash quite far under the edge of the dash pad. It's barely noticeable in daylight and provides very subtle indirect light during night drives. There's nowhere to tuck the strip around the lower controls so that one is more visible but doesn't bother me as it's further from line of sight while driving. All the light sources and wiring sit neatly behind the AC control panel.
The illuminated AC vents require disassembly of most of the dash (there a few videos on You Tube that I studied since no instructions are supplied) to remove the 2 plastic front panels and swap the factory vents for the new ones. The harness supplied is excellent and I routed it from behind the AC control panel to each corresponding vent. Remove the trim rings from your original vents as they will be needed for the new ones. Again I took power from the above mentioned Amazon harness so all the ambient lighting goes on with the ignition and turns off when you shut the engine and open the doors.
Both kits are relatively simple to install but take your time with disassembly and use proper trim removal tools so as not to marr the dash panels or break any clips. Take your sweet time and the result will show it. It took me about 3 hours total for the 2 kits.
The fiberoptic kit is controlled from a remote (which I store in the center console) whereas the vents have a hard wired 3 button touch pad which you can slip under the edge of the lower dash and only pull it out when needed. I made both kits match blue (see pics in previous post) but, with my color scheme, the orange also looks really nice.
I'm super happy as to how it turned out. It's actually much more subtle than how the camera picks it up. Most people that have seen it think the Gladiator includes these lights from factory.
I tried uploading 2 videos but apparently the files are too large.
I hope this helps.

 

[Minty JL]

OK, thanks!

So one feed for each side of the dash (2x) and the 3rd one for the lower center section. Got it.

Are you running an individual set or different kit under the dash for the foot wells?

 

[dmoralesbello]

For the footwells I simply changed the factory white LEDs for a set of blue ones. They send you the exact same LED board which replaces the originals in the light housing. Really easy but expensive. I can't recall who makes them but I'll look it up and post it for you. .

 

[Minty JL]

For the footwells I simply changed the factory white LeDs for a set of blue ones. They send you the exact same LED board which replaces the originals in the light housing. Really easy but expensive. I can't recall who makes them but I'll look it up and post it for you. .

Awesome. Defiantly interested in the foot wells

 

[Flhryder]

Here's the link for the fiberoptic led dash kit from Oracle;
https://www.oraclelights.com/collec...or-jt-colorshift-fiber-optic-led-interior-kit
Here's the illuminated AC vents kit from American Modified;
https://americanmodified.com/produc...jTMGK17JDJ5AyviFxdJgO9VaJPYntWuhoCsu4QAvD_BwE
I also used this harness from Amazon to tap into the back of the cigarette lighter to provide a switched 12 volt power source to both kits. It isn't strictly necessary but it looks way more professional and safer than just T tapping into the OEM harness. Here's the link for that;
12 Volt Power Adapter for 1999-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK JKU TJ Unlimited & for 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler JL JLU Unlimited & Gladiator JT
The fiberoptic kit includes 4 light sources to which the end of the fiberoptic cable can be attached. I used one of them for each side of the top of the dash, and a third one for the trim around the lower controls (power windows, media ports, etc. ). You simply cut the cable to the needed length. I left one light source unused, and unplugged and stored it away as a spare or if I can think of any other place I'd like to illuminate in the future.
I didn't want a "Tron" or "F&F" look either so I tucked the strip on the top of the dash quite far under the edge of the dash pad. It's barely noticeable in daylight and provides very subtle indirect light during night drives. There's nowhere to tuck the strip around the lower controls so that one is more visible but doesn't bother me as it's further from line of sight while driving. All the light sources and wiring sit neatly behind the AC control panel.
The illuminated AC vents require disassembly of most of the dash (there a few videos on You Tube that I studied since no instructions are supplied) to remove the 2 plastic front panels and swap the factory vents for the new ones. The harness supplied is excellent and I routed it from behind the AC control panel to each corresponding vent. Remove the trim rings from your original vents as they will be needed for the new ones. Again I took power from the above mentioned Amazon harness so all the ambient lighting goes on with the ignition and turns off when you shut the engine and open the doors.
Both kits are relatively simple to install but take your time with disassembly and use proper trim removal tools so as not to marr the dash panels or break any clips. Take your sweet time and the result will show it. It took me about 3 hours total for the 2 kits.
The fiberoptic kit is controlled from a remote (which I store in the center console) whereas the vents have a hard wired 3 button touch pad which you can slip under the edge of the lower dash and only pull it out when needed. I made both kits match blue (see pics in previous post) but, with my color scheme, the orange also looks really nice.
I'm super happy as to how it turned out. It's actually much more subtle than how the camera picks it up. Most people that have seen it think the Gladiator includes these lights from factory.
I tried uploading 2 videos but apparently the files are too large.
I hope this helps.

Do you have the link for the cigarette lighter harness?

 

[dmoralesbello]

I do not but if you copy and paste the description of it in my previous post into the Amazon search bar, it'll come right up.

 

[ORACLElights]

Looks great! ?

 

[ORACLE Terry]

I decided to add a bit of color to the dash of my Hydro Blue Gladiator Mojave. I must clarify that this is totally an urban Jeep and my main goal regarding interior mods has been to make it more luxurious and upscale along the lines of the MB G-Wagon. So I first painted the interior of the top satin black and added insulation and liner from HotHeads plus sound reduction panels to the interior of all doors and floors. Then I installed Katskinz upholstery to accentuate the dark gray and orange interior color scheme from factory... and now the illumination mod.
Installed the AC vents with LED lighting from American Modified (overall quite happy with the kit) and a fiberoptic trim kit from Oracle Lighting (also quite good) . You can change the colors on both kits to match your preference. I prefer deep blue although orange also looks cool.
Here are some pics:

Really great install! Looks like luxury!

 

[ORACLE Terry]

I decided to add a bit of color to the dash of my Hydro Blue Gladiator Mojave. I must clarify that this is totally an urban Jeep and my main goal regarding interior mods has been to make it more luxurious and upscale along the lines of the MB G-Wagon. So I first painted the interior of the top satin black and added insulation and liner from HotHeads plus sound reduction panels to the interior of all doors and floors. Then I installed Katskinz upholstery to accentuate the dark gray and orange interior color scheme from factory... and now the illumination mod.
Installed the AC vents with LED lighting from American Modified (overall quite happy with the kit) and a fiberoptic trim kit from Oracle Lighting (also quite good) . You can change the colors on both kits to match your preference. I prefer deep blue although orange also looks cool.
Here are some pics:

Would you mind if we shared these on our social media? Send me a direct message with your IG if you'd like.

 

[dmoralesbello]

No problem at all. Go ahead and feel free to post. Please tag me @davidmoralesbello on IG.

 

[sharpsicle]

This is slick. Seeing how you can set it further into the panels so it's less visible might be the tipping point for me to pull the trigger on those lights. That was one of my main hang-up's with them; seeing the strips so obviously during the day.

 

[dmoralesbello]

This is slick. Seeing how you can set it further into the panels so it's less visible might be the tipping point for me to pull the trigger on those lights. That was one of my main hang-up's with them; seeing the strips so obviously during the day.

Absolutely! Makes it look cool but not "ricer" LOL!

 

[Great Offender]

I do like the colored lights in the foot wells but the rest might be a bit too much so I researched "Interior Auto Lighting" and found some decent budget options. Since this purchase in no way jeopardizes my life I'm going to give it a shot for $20 on Amazon.

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