Terrific Aftermarket Fob I came across

[Slatecaller]

Got it all setup. I like it so far.

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[OldGuyNewJeep]

Got it all setup. I like it so far.

I got mine and am about to smash it. I cannot “use the right technique” to sandwich it together with the battery. Taking a break from it. Shitty design for the battery, I have to be honest.

 

[Slatecaller]

I got mine and am about to smash it. I cannot “use the right technique” to sandwich it together with the battery. Taking a break from it. Shitty design for the battery, I have to be honest.

It was a PITA to get both sides lined up. It took me forever to get it and couldn’t tell you how I did it. Watched the setup video over and over and couldn’t get his technique to work. Good luck!!

 

[OldGuyNewJeep]

It was a PITA to get both sides lined up. It took me forever to get it and couldn’t tell you how I did it. Watched the setup video over and over and couldn’t get his technique to work. Good luck!!

I got it. Takes FOREVER with lots of swearing. The video doesn’t help.

Anyway, it matches my Benchmade and my Granite Crystal Rubi. Yay. I hope the battery outlives me because I never want to do that, again.

Edit: Removing the “not glued in” chip is impossible to do without causing minor damage to the original key. In the video you can see he even cuts the plastic. No biggie. The AJT fob’s plastic also doesn’t feel as good quality as the Jeep fob’s did. Lastly, the fob is still huge.

Conclusion: not as good an “upgrade” as I was hoping for, but at least the flip out key won’t stab me in the leg anymore and it looks cool.

With GMC fob for scale:

 

[uglyyeti]

Not a bad match for sting gray. Yes, getting the thing mated up with the battery requires some patience. My chip popped out pretty easily with a really small flat head working from the ends.

 

[bpdunsta]

My blue one came today. As others have said, install was a bit of a pain getting the battery to sit right. I'm also not thrilled about the color. I got the blue with black buttons and screws to "pair" with my Ocean Blue Moab. On the website, the blue really "pops".....in reality, it almost has a sort of green hue to it, not like a teal, but not really blue either. It's strange.

I'll give it a go as I do prefer the size and weight of the fob to the original.

 

[Rahneld]

@bpdunsta :

Sorry for the color let down. If its any consolation, people far wiser than me have considered Wrangler accessories, either made or purchased, merely "partially finished objects waiting for customization...."

I've yet to put my new fob together yet.

 

[bpdunsta]

@bpdunsta :

Sorry for the color let down. If its any consolation, people far wiser than me have considered Wrangler accessories, either made or purchased, merely "partially finished objects waiting for customization...."

I've yet to put my new fob together yet.

I already have my can ready to go

Just not looking forward to trying to get that dang battery in again. Hahaha

 

[Rahneld]

I already have my can ready to go

Just not looking forward to trying to get that dang battery in again. Hahaha

Maybe you want to use the MOPAR touch up paint if color match is your most coveted attribute over, say, whatever makes spray paint for plastic special and better at adhesion to it.....

...suspect the former more costly too.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

Well, mine is on the way / shipped to New York.... and I will not be back in NY for a few more weeks..

Only solace I have now, is knowing that you other knuckle heads were able to get the transponder out of your stock fob and the friggin battery finally ito the AJT Design fob.. ...

If @OldGuyNewJeep can do it, then I can ............. I think.. Perhaps my being left handed and 70 will make the difference...

Finally a new offering that other's are installing / figuring out the install of, before I am. Usually it is me doing things first... like the z-clip install on the Bestop SR for JL.

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[Goin2drt]

I got mine today. A little tricky and the video doesn't help at all as it is for a Tacoma and nothing like our JL but really any common sense will get it done.

HOWEVER I do not know how to remove the end of the key. Not sure if there is an allen set screw, I need to grind it off etc.

See pic

 

[Rhinebeck01]

@Goin2drt

There is a JL fob video. To get the key off you need to drive the little roll pin out of the hole with a nail. Watch the video... Talks about roll pin removal at frame 1325.

 

[Slatecaller]

I got mine today. A little tricky and the video doesn't help at all as it is for a Tacoma and nothing like our JL but really any common sense will get it done.

HOWEVER I do not know how to remove the end of the key. Not sure if there is an allen set screw, I need to grind it off etc.

See pic

You have to drive that little roll pin out with a small punch or nail.

 

[Magnetdragon]

I got mine today. A little tricky and the video doesn't help at all as it is for a Tacoma and nothing like our JL but really any common sense will get it done.

HOWEVER I do not know how to remove the end of the key. Not sure if there is an allen set screw, I need to grind it off etc.

See pic

I used a thumb tac and it came off easily

 

[OldGuyNewJeep]

I used a thumb tac and it came off easily

Picture hanger nail is also the right size. The end of mine did not come off easily. I had to use pliers and vice grips (and cardboard to prevent scratching).

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