Lets talk Dead Pedals

[viper88]

Do you find they are beneficial?

Which brand and why?

I remember reading one brand was a pain to install. Suggestions?

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[00 Trans Ram]

I have the Red Rock dead pedal. https://www.extremeterrain.com/redr...ad-pedal-assembly-matte-black-j133782-jl.html

Frankly, it's not the best. All those decorative holes severely weaken it. If you press your foot on it (like to lift your butt to grab your wallet), it bends. I ended up getting some angle iron and bolting it to the back to make it stronger. Looks and works fine now.

The other issue with dead pedals is that they are all still really far away. They are beyond the brake pedal. This means that I rarely even rest my foot on there, even when just cruising along. I find myself putting my foot on the door sill far more often.

 

[JP29]

Tall dude and I've never seen the point of them - maybe those go hand in hand. Usually just rest my leg/foot on the mat right up against the front of the seat.

 

[TylerU]

Installed mine, it was a huge pain in the ass and I hardly ever use it. Would not recommend.

 

[sspectre]

I have a Quadratec dead pedal and it works well for me. I'm shorter, so maybe that makes a difference. Install isn't difficult except it gets a little tight working in the corner there. It also goes all the way to the floor so it's solid (it has a hinge so you can remove the mats underneath). It comes as just metal or with a pad that sticks to it and looks similar to the brake and gas pedal texture.

 

[missionale]

Dead Pedals should be Factory equipment - makes a long drive must nicer and also great when 4 wheeling.
https://www.quadratec.com/p/quadratec/driver-side-dead-pedal-wrangler-jl-gladiator-jt
Quadratec is the best one on the market - simple-few minute install.

 

[JAF1]

Just in case you end up ordering the one from Quadratec, I placed an order for one the first week of October and I am still waiting for it. So hope you're not in a hurry.

 

[mferrara91]

I use mine all the time, but I am shorter. It makes the ride more comfortable for me. I got it off of Amazon, pretty good quality and easy install.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RBSQ5JM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[mferrara91]

Just in case you end up ordering the one from Quadratec, I placed an order for one the first week of October and I am still waiting for it. So hope you're not in a hurry.

Yep...I had a few things I ordered from them and ended up canceling and purchasing elsewhere because of backorders...this dead pedal being one of them.

 

[JayJay]

I use mine all the time, but I am shorter. It makes the ride more comfortable for me. I got it off of Amazon, pretty good quality and easy install.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RBSQ5JM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That looks similar to if not the same as the one that I purchased from Amazon. If I'm driving my foot is on the dead petal 100% of the time. Couldn't live without it.

 

[rcadden]

Yep, I also have the Hooke one from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RBSQ5JM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I love it. I'm 6'1" and use it constantly. Makes longer drives so much better since the seats are setup so funky. The Hooke one installs differently than the Quadratec and others that seem to be a big pain to install. It was easy. It's also really solid, doesn't flex, etc.

 

[oldcjguy]

I went with this one. Very easy to install. There is a little flex in the bracket (maybe 1/4") because it's bolted directly to the firewall with an existing stud and nut. It's spaced out a little. I may put a small piece of wood or rubber behind it, but it doesn't really bother me. It doesn't feel weak or unstable, more like slightly spring loaded. It fits great, really comfortable, and hinges up to make removal of floor mats for cleaning very simple. Feels natural to have a place for my foot to rest on long drives. And someplace to plant my foot when off-road.
Amazon.com: JL Dead Pedal- JL Dead Pedal Left Side Foot Rest Compatible with 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler JL JLU Sport Sahara Rubicon & Gladiator JT 2020 - Foldable : Automotive

 

[Mine&Hers]

One of the first and best add-on’s I did,could not do long trips without it

 

[bwally]

I went with the Mountain Off Road

https://www.quadratec.com/p/mountain-off-road/driver-side-dead-pedal-jeep-wrangler-jl

Not hard to install, if you take your time. I read others had problems. One of my favorite interior mods.
My wife’s wrangler does not have one and I miss it when I drive her Jeep.

Worth it to me.

 

[Heimkehr]

I don't require a dead pedal, didn't install one, and was glad I didn't have to remove what Toledo didn't already fit to the vehicle.

Yes, longer inseam here. Every vehicle I've owned or driven with a dead pedal had it positioned too far forward (toward the driver), which can be distracting during longer drives. Let those who want or need one fund the purchase and installation costs themselves, just as other owners do when attending to their own ergonomic requirements. ?

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