Kicker Powered Subwoofer Upgrade Bundle | 2020+ JT Jeep Gladiator
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- čas přidán 16. 05. 2023
- In this video we install our new 2020+ Jeep JT Gladiator Kicker Powered Subwoofer Plug & Play Upgrade Bundle. We offer an 8" and 10" subwoofer option.
Interested in learning more or grabbing one for your rig? Visit our website to learn more and buy!
2020+ Jeep Gladiator JT Kicker 10" Subwoofer Upgrade Bundle:
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2020+ Jeep Gladiator JT Kicker 8" Subwoofer Upgrade Bundle:
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Possibly the most detailed "how to" I've seen on CZcams. You answered all my questions! Thanks!
Thank you very much! We know how crucial those little details that often get overlooked end up making or breaking a simple install. Great to hear you found it useful.
What a fantastic product. I installed one out of necessity (space restraints) and it exceeded my expectations. I’ve built plenty of stereos and still…great product if you just want some kick, and fill in the gap with some low bass.
Thank you so much for sharing! We couldn’t agree more. This little compact powered sub provides quite a Kick!
This is on my short list for upgrades.
It’s here when you’re ready. Let us know if you have any questions.
Prolly gonna put this in my Mojave.
It’ll be a great upgrade!
Just ordered one for my 2 door JL hoping the install goes as smooth as shown here!
Give us a call on Monday. This package is pre-wired for the Gladiator with lengths, etc.
Will do, when I ordered there was a drop down menu that had 2dr, 4dr, gladiator. I selected the 2door one 🤷♂️
Let me know the results, looking to upgrade my 2D JL as well
Did you do it? Want to add this to 2dr JL as well.
How did u set the setting on the amp
great install video, I hope that is your camera mic being over powered & not the sub amp clipping, lol
The sub amp definitely isn’t clipping.
Very good video Thank you, followed your instructions however I have an issue where the Kicker has power but will turn off and on randomly. I’m getting 6 Vdc on the speaker line using the DC offset mode. Is this correct? Double Checked all connections. Blue led turns red back to blue, indicating a signal loss?2020 JL Wrangler.
Needs line out converter
You mentioned you upgraded the speakers and now you are ready to add the sub. When you upgraded the speakers did you install an amp for the upgraded speakers or just plug in play directly to the factory head unit?
We have our plug and play Kicker upgrade bundle which we added using the factory stock head unit.
Thanks for the demo but I didn't quite catch where the remote wire is connected to in the Jeep?
When you’re connecting to a stock head unit and using the B-pillar, you won’t need to connect the remote wire. If you’re connecting to an aftermarket head unit with RCA’s, then the head units wiring harness should have a blue lead to splice in to.
Watch our JK Hideaway install video where we tie into an aftermarket head unit. That video will show you the RCA connections as well as the blue remote wire connection.
Hi, I wired up the 10” unit today and it sounds great but I’m wondering when the unit turns off… I’ve left it connected with the car off for 15+ minutes and the blue power light is still on, wondering how I get it to only turn on with the car since I don’t want a dead battery
Hello! You’re going to want to review the power source to make sure that it’s not connected to a constant. It turn off within a few seconds of turning the Jeep off.
I am interested in this unit my question is can I tie the power wire into the power outlet on the dash that is not being used right now and is not connected to anything ?
No- you will need to connect the power to the battery.
Im sold on this but what about water fording? I’d assume this is not water proof?
Correct, this is not a waterproof solution.
The one thing I did find out is you do not have to go to the "b" pillar to access the speaker wires . Just remove the glove box to access the Knee speaker wiring. Dark Green/Violet is the + positive and Dark Green/ Yellow is the - Negative.Now just get the solid Gray and white speaker wires from the HA10 and connect them to the + speaker wire and do the same with the Negative wires and you are done . No need to connect 4 speaker wires as shown here because the HS10 is a MONO product so it only needs to be connected to only one pair of wires .
incorrect... the output is mono but needs stereo input [left and right channels] as low freq signals from source unit are NOT the same on both channels
Someone commented a month ago about installing this in a 2 door JL, are there any difficulties or concerns with installing this system in a 2 door that you know of?
Yes, they don’t fit under the seats of the 2-doors as they do in the 4-door JK. With some creative installation though, it can be mounted into a 2-door, just not neatly under the front seats.
Do you keep the factory sub or does it get disconnected?
Keep the factory sub connected.
How does the amp.power on?
I did not see a remote wire ran to cause the amp to power on?
I have this sub. I just bought the entire kit. I have everything installed, but the sub. Using a stock head unit.
Do we need a remote wire?
Surely the amp isn't powdered on the entire time?
When connecting using the stock head unit, the amp/sub is receiving its signal from the speaker wire which is also the “on” trigger. You will not connect the blue amp turn on wire. And no, the amp is not on the entire time.
@trailseven yes sir, hooked all of it up today. Left the remote laying there. Turned on radio and the sub powered right up.
Full install is complete less the gain switch. Just set the adjustments on the amp itself. Did not want to have a knob sticking off the dash anywhere.
@@Labyrnthdom Very good! Let us know if you need anything!
What gauge wire are the speaker wires in the B pillar? trying to figure out what size T-connecter/taps to buy
Our bundle includes the taps for you.
@@trailseven ahh great. One more question. Are the B-Pillar colors the same for 2024 year model upgrades to radio and airbags? The reason i question this is that when i pulled my soundbar speakers on the right hand side, the wire color at the speakers was solid green, and green w/ black stripe. I was able to locate the colors listed in the video in the B pillar, and they are braded, but the color mismatch had me concerned.
I upgraded both to this and the stinger 10 head unit but my blue wire didn’t come with all that extra thing from the jk video do need to run a wire?
Did you purchase the Hideaway from us?
@@trailseven yes, I even made sure I selected aftermarket head unit when I purchased
@@theebadecity Shoot us an email so we can raise it to support to assist on Monday.
Support@trailseven.com
You can call us also during business hours and we’ll get it sorted out asap.
301-450-3207, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm est.
You keep saying the A Pillar, it's actually the B Pillar. The A Pillar is the post along the windshield.
You’re absolutely correct. We stand corrected.
Will this work with the Factory Alpine "premium" stereos? My brother in law blew the OEM sub in his '21 Gladiator Willys and he'll looking for an upgrade.
Yes, this works fine with the factory Alpine Premium systems. The Kicker Hideaway will sit right next to the factory enclosure.
Thanks! @@trailseven . I'm sure he'll be placing an order in a couple weeks. Can't wait to work on the install.
@@tjancijr Awesome! Let us know how we can assist!
Probably a stupid question, but… Did you disconnect the negative battery terminal? I’m assuming better safe than sorry, but, both videos of installing subwoofer in JL or JT you never mention anything about it.
Not a stupid question at all. We did not disconnect the battery, however it’s not a bad practice to get into the habit of doing.
If you have the alpine factory sub will both the factory and the new sub work at the same time?
Yes sir. The Gladiator in the video has the Alpine sub which is retained and plays simultaneously.
@trailseven thank you for the replies this is very cool
@@82ndAirborneVeteran Absolutely, let us know if you need anything at all.
Followed this step by step on factory radio. Unit cuts out at high bass levels & some chirping noise while bass is hittin then kicks back on, blue light then red light. It’ll keep cycling like this. Checked ground and power, I’m thinking maybe the t-taps? 😢
Could be t-taps or the ground. Give us a call, what is your order number?
Where you able to get it to work?, I just installed yesterday and I have the same problem, thank you
@@VENOM000023 I have not. After a certain volume level the speaker won’t work. It’ll only work with a reduced balance setting in stereo. But then you’ll almost lose soundbar. Haven’t had time to figure it out. I have an audio guy and soon as he can fix this I’ll let u know
@@trailsevenare people still having this issue, and if not, what was the correction? I’m shopping now, but concerned about running into issues.
@@sbcbaits994 Thanks for reaching out. When installed and set with the correct adjustments, the Hideaways are great. As long as they’re not treated like 2 12’s with a 1000 watt amp, they’ll hold up just fine. They’re a compact solution to add a little bit of bass into a system.
Where does the Blue wire connect too? Isn't that the remote Turn On for the amp?
In this install we’re installing using the factory head unit. In this scenario, the blue wire isn’t used. The blue wire (remote turn on) will be used when installing to an aftermarket head unit as can be seen in our JK Hideaway install video. In that scenario, RCA’s will be used to connect to the RCA sub out as well as connecting the blue wire to the harness. Our product page has purchase options for the stock head unit or aftermarket head unit installation.
@@trailseven so I'm guessing when the switch DC/12v is in the DC mode the Remote On isn't used and as soon as the Red Wire is supplies 12v to the amp it turns on?
@@gregoetker1389 The red wire is terminated at the battery for power regardless of the DC/ 12v mode. The remote turn on is only needed when the sub is in 12v mode. Do you have a stock or aftermarket head unit?
@@trailseven yes I have a 8.4 stock radio.
Yes the Red Wire will always be used since that is the main power wire for the amp. The Blue wire is the Remote On. The DC/12v is telling the amp internally to use the blue wire or not. So if the switch is set to DC,vim assuming it's triggering a circuit inside the amp to use the red wire power to turn on the amp.
You could install a toggle switch and use the blue wire to create a manual Remote On.
@@gregoetker1389the red wire is a constant 12v whether the vehicle is on or off. When in DC mode (connected to the stock had unit), the amp gets the "turn on" signal from the speaker inputs. There's no need for a remote wire in this scenario.
Howdy T7,
Found this kit on crutchfield for $370. What’s different from the one you offer on your site for much more?
Cheers.
Thank you for asking! We don’t offer the product as a just off the shelf box product. We provide the necessary adapters, connectors, and we prep the harness with everything attached and soldered for a complete ready to install plug and play bundle.
For comparison, we do offer the HS8 for the JK as an off the shelf box product price with no prep for those interested.
@@trailseven ah, awesome. Thank you. That’s definitely worth it. Appreciate y’all.
@@Σατανας666 We appreciate you too! Let us know if we can assist with anything at all!
We're can I buy one for my jeep gladiator
Click the link in the description. 👍🏻
I installed mine exactly the same way and the power light flashes blue and red and sounds distorted. I have good power and ground
I have the same issue, wondering what the correct voltage needs to be from the speaker lines. I’m getting 6Vdc. Checked all connections. Seems to be randomly switching on/off about 5-10 seconds.
@@RichTones The voltage going to the amp is 14.06, the ground has 0.08 and the voltage at the rear speakers is 6.78 volts.
The people at kicker told me it could something wrong with my 2018 ram
@@JavierMartinez-dk8wo thanks man! I’m going to try installing a thicker gauge power and ground wire tomorrow. As volume is increases it seems it’s starved for power and cuts out.
@@RichTones I returned mine let me know if it works so I can go get another one
Wrong. These fit under the driver or passenger seat of the JLU. I have the 10” under my drivers seat in my JLU and my wife has the 8” under the passenger seat in her JLU.
Hey that’s great to hear! From our test fit, the air vent and the hump prevent them from sliding directly under but we’d love to see your install! By all means, please share them-
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@@trailseven sent you an email with pictures and a short write up of the install.
@@darubenking Thank you very much for sharing with us and with the JL community! Great looking build!
@@darubenking Hi ~ just ordered my kicker for my JLU Wrangler 22'. Would you mind sharing your pictures and short install write up. Will take any input you have TY!