Aftermarket JLU Radio recommendations?

[Archer85]

Does anyone have links or suggestions for best aftermarket radio for 2018 JLU Sport? I currently have the 7'' screen and want something bigger, and preferably with wireless car play. Just wanted to know if anyone had insight or suggestions?

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[TX_Ovrlnd]

Does anyone have links or suggestions for best aftermarket radio for 2018 JLU Sport? I currently have the 7'' screen and want something bigger, and preferably with wireless car play. Just wanted to know if anyone had insight or suggestions?

I have no first hand experience with this head unit since it is brand new but it looks promising.
https://www.alpine-usa.com/product/i509-wra-jl-9-inch-hi-res-multimedia-receiver-jeep-wrangler-jl

 

[Archer85]

I have no first hand experience with this head unit since it is brand new but it looks promising.
https://www.alpine-usa.com/product/i509-wra-jl-9-inch-hi-res-multimedia-receiver-jeep-wrangler-jl

This is def the most expensive option. Im not sure how i feel about the whole casing, looks bulky........but it has wireless carplay and seems to have a ton of features!

 

[TX_Ovrlnd]

This is def the most expensive option. Im not sure how i feel about the whole casing, looks bulky........but it has wireless carplay and seems to have a ton of features!

I'm definitely not a fan of the outer trim and bulky buttons. The price is supposed to be lower than the original version, still a hard pill to swallow for sure! It seems to retain more OEM features and run a stable OS.

 

[Terpsmandan]

Three other options for a larger screen is this:

https://www.extremeterrain.com/insane-audio-jeep-wrangler-ultimate-head-unit-i-e-jl3001.html

or this:

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-JbkG1...VpNCru3nMfemKZDhdwL0WgehdRDHW33QaArphEALw_wcB

with one of these:

https://axxessinterfaces.com/product/AXPIO-JL1

and this:

http://metraonline.com/part/109-UN02

And I can't find anyone that has actually used the AXPIO-JL1. I have one and had the W4660Nex pioneer but ended up selling the radio and keeping my 8.4 and I added an MB Quart stage 6. Also with the AXPIO-JL1 you lose the fader. You can also go with iDatalink Maestro to adapt to the Jeep but they do not have a camera solution.

Third option is to pick up a Uconnect 8.4. They can be had on eBay for less than $1000. Not sure what you need to do to get the Jeep to talk to it but that is probably the least expensive way to go.

 

[jludave]

Just wanted to know if anyone had insight or suggestions?

Heigh10 or Elev8 from Stinger:

https://stingerelectronics.com/pages/jeep-wrangler-infotainment

 

[CDRMidnight]

Heigh10 or Elev8 from Stinger:

https://stingerelectronics.com/pages/jeep-wrangler-infotainment

Hopefully getting mine installed tomorrow!

Cheers,
-CM-

 

[Archer85]

Hopefully getting mine installed tomorrow!

Cheers,
-CM-

What did you pay if you dont mind me asking? and it does not have wireless car play correct?

 

[CDRMidnight]

What did you pay if you dont mind me asking? and it does not have wireless car play correct?

Aloha @Archer85,

I bought it off the marketplace here on the forums. They come up from time to time - just need to be ready to pounce when so… price-wise, about $1K for the unit and integration kit together.

Correct, it doesn’t have wireless CarPlay, but I have a CarLinkIt dongle setup already, so plan on keeping/using that.

Cheers,
-CM-

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