What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

[CarbonSteel]

@Roky - I went back and checked the polarity and it is correct in my Jeep. The Metra adapter's white wire is positive (I tripled checked this with a fluke meter) and according to the Infinity instructions, the wide blade on the speaker is the positive connection and the white wire in the Metra adapter has the wide blade--so it is correct in my case. Note that I have the 8.4" screen with the OEM Alpine "upgraded" system (amp + sub). The Infinity's come with a small roll of foam gasket material and I applied it to the perimeter of both speakers on the back side (the circle that you can see in the image below).

Here is a photo (pre-trim) to give you an idea of what has to be snipped so that it will fit. I intentionally snugged them into place so the hold down screws would make a mark on the hold down tab so that I could see what needed to be trimmed. Note the OEM speaker grills are no where near the speakers, you have to press down on them quite a bit before it contacts the tweeter. Last, but not least, the speaker surrounds are totally free to move without restriction or contacting anything. Hope this helps!

 

[Roky]

@Roky - I went back and checked the polarity and it is correct in my Jeep. The Metra adapter's white wire is positive (I tripled checked this with a fluke meter) and according to the Infinity instructions, the wide blade on the speaker is the positive connection and the white wire in the Metra adapter has the wide blade--so it is correct in my case. Note that I have the 8.4" screen with the OEM Alpine "upgraded" system (amp + sub). The Infinity's come with a small roll of foam gasket material and I applied it to the perimeter of both speakers on the back side (the circle that you can see in the image below).

Here is a photo (pre-trim) to give you an idea of what has to be snipped so that it will fit. I intentionally snugged them into place so the hold down screws would make a mark on the hold down tab so that I could see what needed to be trimmed. Note the OEM speaker grills are no where near the speakers, you have to press down on them quite a bit before it contacts the tweeter. Last, but not least, the speaker surrounds are totally free to move without restriction or contacting anything. Hope this helps!

Awesome, thanks !

 

[vasdimpop]

Finally got around to order a smaller torque wrench to install the Mopar grab handles! Love the look and they even have a little Jeep Easter egg:

 

[ronstar]

with 2 door smaller top have you tried taking off yourself? or is it still a 2 person job

I haven't tried lifting it off by myself. I put in a strap. based hoist system.

 

[ronstar]

Back seat seat belts flutter and make a lot of noise when topless. So I added these velcro straps. Now it's quiet.

 

[Gregj]

Installed the rear Rubicon 44 on my Sport, WOW! They should have come with 4:10’s! Massive difference in drive ability. Too hot to do the front today, we are breaking temp records here.
Gregj

 

[hoag4147]

Installed the rear Rubicon 44 on my Sport, WOW! They should have come with 4:10’s! Massive difference in drive ability. Too hot to do the front today, we are breaking temp records here.
Gregj

Nice. How in the he!! did you work on this heat at all today…. Crazy hot. Just curious, did you convert over brakes or did donor axle come with Rubi brakes?

 

[Gregj]

Rubi axles were complete, brakes and all. Came with the drive shafts too.
Gregj

 

[hoag4147]

Rubi axles were complete, brakes and all. Came with the drive shafts too.
Gregj

That’s sweet. Sounds like nice set.

 

[hoag4147]

@Roky - I went back and checked the polarity and it is correct in my Jeep. The Metra adapter's white wire is positive (I tripled checked this with a fluke meter) and according to the Infinity instructions, the wide blade on the speaker is the positive connection and the white wire in the Metra adapter has the wide blade--so it is correct in my case. Note that I have the 8.4" screen with the OEM Alpine "upgraded" system (amp + sub). The Infinity's come with a small roll of foam gasket material and I applied it to the perimeter of both speakers on the back side (the circle that you can see in the image below).

Here is a photo (pre-trim) to give you an idea of what has to be snipped so that it will fit. I intentionally snugged them into place so the hold down screws would make a mark on the hold down tab so that I could see what needed to be trimmed. Note the OEM speaker grills are no where near the speakers, you have to press down on them quite a bit before it contacts the tweeter. Last, but not least, the speaker surrounds are totally free to move without restriction or contacting anything. Hope this helps!

I must not be as anal as most . When I swapped mine I didn’t trim that little bend. Just tightened down and called it good. Doesn’t interfere with anything

 

[multicam]

Installed the rear Rubicon 44 on my Sport, WOW! They should have come with 4:10’s! Massive difference in drive ability. Too hot to do the front today, we are breaking temp records here.
Gregj

Wait.. do you now have 4.10’s in the rear and something other than 4.10’s in the front? If so don’t accidentally engage 4WD, holy crap

 

[Gregj]

Wait.. do you now have 4.10’s in the rear and something other than 4.10’s in the front? If so don’t accidentally engage 4WD, holy crap

Yes, I am aware of the problems with different gear ratios and promise not to engage 4 wheel drive until I get the front changed out. It was just too hot today to finish!
Gregj

 

[CarbonSteel]

I must not be as anal as most . When I swapped mine I didn’t trim that little bend. Just tightened down and called it good. Doesn’t interfere with anything

Yep; either way they fit. How do you like them?

 

[multicam]

Yes, I am aware of the problems with different gear ratios and promise not to engage 4 wheel drive until I get the front changed out. It was just too hot today to finish!
Gregj

Okay damn I don’t blame you! Yeah I should have known, anyone doing that work themselves should know

 

[hoag4147]

Yep; either way they fit. How do you like them?

I think well worth the money - much cleaner. Haven’t done sound bar yet but thinking about trying them to see if any improvement. My biggest complaint is lack of music driving with top and doors off. Oh well, not sure willing to invest what it takes to improve that.