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I guess I should know this after driving my JT for 8 months, but are the side vents functional? I thought they were and these look like they will eliminate them...but I feel like an idiot if they are simply for aesthetics
 

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I guess I should know this after driving my JT for 8 months, but are the side vents functional? I thought they were and these look like they will eliminate them...but I feel like an idiot if they are simply for aesthetics
Never mind, I just answered my own question...I went to the group buy link and saw the pictures better. These don't actually cover the vent.
 

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In on the group buy!
 

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Never mind, I just answered my own question...I went to the group buy link and saw the pictures better. These don't actually cover the vent.
To answer your question though, yes, the side vents are functional.
 
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Ok, we did a quick write up for the installation guide so anyone "on the fence" can decide if they want to join the GB before it ends. The final instructional video will be a bit more detailed.

1) Begin by pulling back the inner fender liner by removing the (3) outer fasteners, unscrewing (2x) 8mm bolts and (1x) 10mm bolt. Video: vimeo.com/385284993

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2) Now clean the painted surface of the fender with the included Isopropyl alcohol pads to remove any wax or residue that may inhibit tape bonding.

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3) Using a plastic panel tool, wedge the fender vent open to route your cables. Notice the back of the light panel has a channel for the wires to exit without being pinched.

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4) Once positioned peel away the red tape backing and begin to apply the panel to the fender. The outline of the panel matches the outline of the fender indentation, use this as a guide.

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Wiring Detail:

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5) Now connect the turn signal (White/ Green Wire) with T-Tap and plug in the yellow wire from the Sidetrack Light. The cable is located in the fender directly above where they wires enter through the fender vent. (You can unplug for easier access but remember to plug back in).

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6) Route the White wire through the firewall. On the passenger side route through the main wiring harness behind the fuse box. On the Driver side route though this grommet which is visible with the wheel liner removed (see photo).

Jeep Gladiator First Look: Sidetrack LED System for JL and Gladiator! IMG_0451-2


7) Now connect the Courtesy Light (Yellow/ Brown Wire) with T-Tap and plug in the White wire from the Sidetrack Light. The cable is located in the footwell and is plugged into the LED Courtesy light (You can unplug for easier access but remember to plug back in).

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8) Repeat steps on the Passenger Side and Enjoy!
 

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I'm in! Thanks for setting this up, and I can't wait to check them out.
Anyone have any "real world" experience with the LED conversion bulbs? I would love to swap my incandescent bulbs for a set of LED's.
 

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I'm in! Thanks for setting this up, and I can't wait to check them out.
Anyone have any "real world" experience with the LED conversion bulbs? I would love to swap my incandescent bulbs for a set of LED's.
Yes, we offer some great LED conversion solutions for the Gladiator.


Give us a call 1(800)407-5776, we would be happy to get you set up.
 

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Do you ship to Australia? Cost to Sydney?
I assume the free shipping does not include Australia ;)
 
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