1. Home
  2. Jeep and Willys (new and old)
  3. Install question on Jeep Wrangler

Install question on Jeep Wrangler

Hello,

Talked to the local car audio shop (good reputation locally) about replacing my '04 Wrangler soft-top's factory stereo system with a decent deck and speakers. Looking at an Alpine CDA-9815 with the XM radio option, plus 4 Alpine speakers in the factory locations (either side of the lower dash and in the speaker bar behind the upper sport bar). I've got the following questions about the information I received:

1) The center console has a knock-out grill for a sub-woofer (my Jeep doesn't have a sub-woofer, but does have the console). The salesman told me it would cost $500 extra to mount a sub-woofer in this area due to the complications of "building a custom enclosure" and that only a 6" speaker would fit, eliminating most of the advantages of a sub-woofer. This all sounds like BS to me (how does the factory get one in there?), but why would they tell me this when I'm willing to pay (reasonable) money for a sub-woofer and install (he clearly did not expect me to pop for the $500, and knew I wouldn't go for it even before he gave me the info).

2) The soft-top eliminates the roof as a possible mount-point for the XM radio antennna. The salesman said we could put it inside the vehicle, on top of the dash. Anyone see any potential problems or have a better suggestion? Anyone using an XM antenna inside the car? Any problems with reception?

Thanks,

PLM

Reply to
Patrick Mills
Loading thread data ...

Expensive stereos & Jeeps don't mix. As for the antenna, how about the hood or that spot between the hood and windshield, or above the spare tire. Any of which will scream "Free Stereo!"

Reply to
Jeepers

Reply to
David C. Moller

;-)

Well - it *does* have ARB's front and rear, too!

PLM

Reply to
Patrick Mills

Then I stand corrected! If you need me, I'll be over here, eating some crow. :)

Dave

Reply to
David C. Moller

I am doing the same in my 2004. I did not buy the upgraded sterio because it was such crap in my 2002. J L Audio has a 6-1/2" subwoofer - reported to be very good. It needs a small enclosure. Do a google search. Somepone has info on replacing the original Mopar sub with this unit. I am going to try an 8" sub built for a vented enclosure in the console. I replaced the front speakers with Infinities from my 2002 Wrangler. I used Metra adapter plates and canted the speakers slightly up. Made a big difference. But, the sound bar is different and the 5-1/4" infinities did not fit the sound bar the same way. I had to cut the plastic shims off the factory speakers to mount the infinities and I believe this has cut bass response. They were better in the 2002. I will have to mess more with the mounting to improve the sound.

Oh, the grill is not a nock-out. The sub mounts behind it and the grill protects the sub. As for replacing the radio, make sure it has a removable face. Depending on where you are, an upgrade will dissapear real fast out of your TJ.

Reply to
q

Reply to
L.W.(ßill)

Reply to
L.W.(ßill)

yes it is I should have changed that, but they used to make a 6" to go against Morel

Reply to
Tha Ghee

MotorsForum website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.