The aux negative runs up to the main battery, the aux positive runs to the fuse block by the main battery. When the JL first came out it didn’t have the software to bypass the aux battery on startup and you had to jump the aux battery from the pole on the fuse block. Thankfully they changed that, hope that helps. Thanks for watching the video!

It’s still running great, it’s down in San Diego now wheeling in the desert. Thanks for watching the video!

I really enjoyed that lift, it rode and flexed great. I sold the JL to get an older LJ but the new owner is still wheeling it on that same lift. Metalcloak does sales on major holidays so that’s a good time to buy one, thanks for watching the video!

No I left it in, figured I’d take it out if I ever had the fender off. Those clips usually break and need replacing on the factory fenders. It’s worked great with no issues so far as is, thanks for watching the video!

This mod doesn’t eliminate the stop start system, it just eliminates the problematic aux battery. You will still have to push the button to turn it off every time you drive or get a programmer. Thanks for watching the video. I hope this helps!

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD it sure does thanks

Yeah, everything works as it should. The remote start stopped working because of low voltage from the batteries dying. This mod and new battery fixed it. Thanks for watching the video!

It could be a couple things but that light means the stop start system is not working. It could be due to low voltage like I experienced or the hood is open slightly. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

This alignment tool is made in the USA and sold by a fellow Jeep enthusiast. This is also not a precision tool, it’s ment to get you close to specs after a day of smashing your tie rods into rocks. Larger tires will also require different amounts of toe than a stock vehicle, which is what most shops would set you at. I’ve also had several alignment shops not know how the adjustment sleeve on the Synergy tie rods work and ran it in like a jam nut. If you have the ability to check or adjust it yourself then you’re good, if not paying a quality off-road shop is the way to go. Thanks for watching the video!

@@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Firstly, I agree that skilled diagnostic alignment technicians are increasingly hard to find. I also agree that if 90% of your vehicle’s use is off-road, then strings and tape measures might suffice. However, modern alignment precision often deals with tolerances as fine as 1/32nd or even 1/64th of an inch. While your tool may claim 1/32nd resolution, I’d question whether even the 1/16th mark is plausible given the slack and compliance in the steering system, including tire shoulders. We’re essentially trying to measure a block of Jello, not a solid piece of steel-something your tool might handle well. As vehicle speed increases, so does the need for precision. This is why your manufacturer triggers the “ESC Disabled” warning light when your steering angle sensor or related systems fall out of calibration. This warning signals that a safety-critical system designed to save lives is no longer functional, and the manufacturer effectively absolves itself of liability. For example, on highway exit ramps, ABS activation can occur because the steering angle sensor and yaw sensor aren’t aligned with the wheel speed sensor. In some cases, vehicles will enter limp mode, limiting speed, when certain thresholds are exceeded. Your JL will do it as well you just haven’t surpassed that threshold yet.

Thanks for the info, I’ve heard on the newer ones people need to cycle it a few times to get rid of the light. Mine worked great after a short drive. I left the battery in, it’s a very small battery and weighs nothing compared to the main battery. If you do still want to remove it you’ll have to pull your fender and make sure you buy more clips because a lot of them break. You’ll also need to run the positive lead back up to the main battery as well. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

Sounds like you removed the wrong negative auxiliary cable from the main battery. You have to remove the smaller diameter negative cable, in the newer models it looks different than mine. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

@ i heard by removing the aux battery cable . Affects the started. Cuz that is conected tothe aux battery! Is thats truth

@ I believe when the JL first came out that was true but Jeep corrected it. This mod only removes the aux battery from the loop and didn’t effect anything on my JL for nearly two years now.

Yeah it was a new product when I installed, I’m really happy with how it turned out. Thanks for watching the video!

What’s up Overkill! 🫡🍻

I suggest checking the Mopar parts diagram, it’ll give you the exact part numbers you need to put those filler pieces on. I ran my Rubicon steel bumper without them. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

No special tools are needed but most factory fuse panels come with a removal tool. The fuses are plastic though so just be careful not to crack them with pliers. This is a nice easy mod to start with, thanks for watching the video!

You’ll want to disconnect at the main battery and tape it off. There’s no reason to dig out the aux battery and disconnect it there. I hope this helps, thanks for watching!

Glad the video helped you out, thanks for watching!

You’re welcome lol.

Yeah, he builds some cool stuff. I’m excited to get it on the trail!

Nice, it was a cool setup. I’m going to do something similar on my current Jeep.

No problem, I’m glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!

Just checked mine and I also have the H6 even tho I have the tow package.

@@MiguelCatch22 that’s interesting, I wonder if they made that change in the later models. Did yours come with the aux button package?

@@FROSTBITEOFFROAD no aux buttons. Just the tow hitch and wirings. I do have the bigger alternator at least. Just bought a h7 today tho! My battery was under 12 volts and I kept getting the service start stop. So I deleted the aux and pulled the fuse 42 also. I’m going to test the aux battery but I’m sure it took out my main.

@ sounds like it, you’ll be happy with the new setup!

Yeah that’s the first sign of low voltage, the aux battery starts to drain the main battery. Mine eventually died and wouldn’t start, getting a new battery and doing this mod fixed it. You can always do this mod and have your main battery tested at Napa to see if it’s still good. Hope this helps, thanks for watching the video!

That’s with Sport fenders, they sit a couple inches lower than Rubicon ones. I was also measuring from the bottom lip of the rim not the ground to keep it consistent and so tire size didn’t matter. Hope this helps thanks for watching!

Yeah, I found a picture of somebody with that same bumper that installed a Mojave front skid plate as well. I don’t know if he modified anything but it looks like it worked fine. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

@@FROSTBITEOFFROADya good to know for sure! Thanks for the reply!🤘🤘

@@Shipchasers no problem 🍻

Yeah, the main battery will do all the work at that point. That’s why I went with a performance battery, I always turned the stop start function off when I drove like a lot of people do. They do sell programmers that make it so you don’t have to push the button every time which is nice. Thanks for watching the video!

Thanks, yeah it’s a great mod that can save you some headaches down the road. Thanks for watching!

That doesn’t sound fun, I’d make sure you’re new main battery is good but if you’re not getting anything to work there’s probably a bigger issue, might be time to hit up the dealership. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

If you decide to remove it, you will need to move the auxiliary positive lead up to the main battery positive terminal. And then just tape off the negatives. It’s a bit more work. It doesn’t hurt anything to leave the battery in but it’s up to you. Hope this helps, thanks for watching the video!

As far as I know this is just for the Wrangler’s and Gladiator’s. I’m sure you could check forums to see if anyone has tried it. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

It’s not the end of the world but the main battery will be working harder, that’s why I upgraded to a performance one. Most people turn it off but if you like that feature it might be better to leave it stock. Hope this helps, thanks for watching the video!

I’d cycle it a few times, if the warning stays on I’d have your main battery checked at Napa. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

Did you get that sorted out? I hear after you disconnect the main, the wires are still live as they’re still connected to the aux battery and if it touches metal it grounds out and blows the metal array fuse thing

@@rylantruax9487 I have not, I am just living with the single beep on start up and the warning light. I cut the negative cable from the auxiliary battery, wrapped it with electrical tape, covered it with heat shrink and zip tied it back on it's self so I am confident it isn't making contact with anything metal.

@@RodandGayleBrown I wish I knew. I've done the method since my first reply and I still have the light on too😭😭 maybe I'll be lucky and it goes away tommoroe. Now I am able to use the stop start button and it stays lit which before it would immediately tell me it's not working. The stop start warning apparently lights up for other error codes so maybe it's something else I dont know

Yeah it’s not a fun thing to deal with, thankfully this mod is super easy! Thanks for watching the video!

This stuff worked great on the aluminum, I’d probably redo it every few years if I still had that Jeep.

I believe you need to run the positive aux end up to the main positive terminal from what I’ve seen others do. The negative ends you can tape off and stow away. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

No problem, glad the video helped you out. Enjoy your new Jeep and thanks for the super chat!!

Glad the video helped you out, thanks for watching and the subscription!

No problem, it wouldn’t hurt anything but you’d have to reroute the aux positive wire back up to the main battery positive terminal. It’s just easier to leave it in place especially if you want to reverse the mod. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

I appreciate the rapid reply! I figured that was the primary reason. Thanks!

@DirtRoadTherapy no problem! 🍻

No it started right up, the remote start even started working again. You can always pull it out and take it to Napa to test it. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

I had the Danna 44 in the rear as well, it was a max tow with limited slip and narrow width. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

You are correct, I ended up with a bad battery from Odyssey. They replaced it with a new one that functioned normally. Thanks for watching the video.

The diesel JL does have an aux battery, Wolf Overland on KZbin did a delete video if you want to check that one out. Thanks for watching!

That would be covered by the main battery just like any other vehicle that only has one battery. That is one of the reasons I went with a performance AGM battery. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

That was the factory hitch, my Jeep came with the tow package. I had a JK that had the wiring but no hitch or plug and it was super easy to add, just had to drop the exhaust to get to the bolts. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!