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Question; where would that phone go if the airbag deployed in a front end collision?
Yeah JD, that's a really sucky place to put a phone, or any item in this accessory, at least while driving, that is taller than the lowest point where the Airbag deploys, or perhaps I should say explodes from.

A more responsibly photographed picture of the device by the manufacturer might have been taken from above as well showing breath mints, a pack of gum, a paperclip, etc.
 

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Yeah JD, that's a really sucky place to put a phone, or any item in this accessory, at least while driving, that is taller than the lowest point where the Airbag deploys, or perhaps I should say explodes from.

A more responsibly photographed picture of the device by the manufacturer might have been taken from above as well showing breath mints, a pack of gum, a paperclip, etc.

Man, if I had a nickel for every time I needed a paperclip handy while driving...

WAIT! I could put the nickel with my breath mints and gum!
 

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Man, if I had a nickel for every time I needed a paperclip handy while driving...

WAIT! I could put the nickel with my breath mints and gum!
And yet this product does not win suckiest place to place tiny loose object on the JL.

Dim the lights....

Tthe winner goes to the 2018 JLU with leather seats, where the backseat armrest, when folded down became the drink holders, but when up as a middle seat revealed this tray in the center console rear that was so shallow that is wouldn't have even been deep enough for these guys to swim in:

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Yeah JD, that's a really sucky place to put a phone, or any item in this accessory, at least while driving, that is taller than the lowest point where the Airbag deploys, or perhaps I should say explodes from.

A more responsibly photographed picture of the device by the manufacturer might have been taken from above as well showing breath mints, a pack of gum, a paperclip, etc.
My worry too. Many years ago when vehicles didn't have airbags and radar detectors were metal and dash mounted, I was in a wreck under 50mph. I had major damage to my mouth from the radar detector flying off it's clip from the dash. An iPhone weighs much less but an airbag is an explosion which would create much more force. Maybe change, paper clips and such would be tolerable shrapnel.
 

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My worry too. Many years ago when vehicles didn't have airbags and radar detectors were metal and dash mounted, I was in a wreck under 50mph. I had major damage to my mouth from the radar detector flying off it's clip from the dash. An iPhone weighs much less but an airbag is an explosion which would create much more force. Maybe change, paper clips and such would be tolerable shrapnel.
I'd hope that such items, residing below the airbag inflation point, would remain in place and not be any such shrapnel at all.

If you're right, I'd be inclined to get rid of my purchase of this item from my JL altogether!
 

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I posted the pic in another thread as well but fitting for here.

Husky hard shell box with foam that can be pulled out to fit anything. I used it to store my CMM mirrors when not in use.

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I posted the pic in another thread as well but fitting for here.

Husky hard shell box with foam that can be pulled out to fit anything. I used it to store my CMM mirrors when not in use.

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I have the smallest size of the HF version of this box that’s the perfect size for my winch remote. Fits in the rear under floor cargo cubby.
 

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Must give @elf883 credit where it’s due. Got these put in and they’re great! Thanks again!

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everything fit snug i hope , should be hard to remove - i pull up on the mat to get them out when needed
 

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Wired to footwell light. Turns on with key fob unlock and dimmer switch on dash.

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Strip runs along the driver side hood hinge, and under the A pillar panels instead of going through firewall.
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I didn't even buy extra wiring, just ran the entire strip down to the footwell, but now I wish I did so I can complete the bottom right corner lol.
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