How to Install a Double DIN Head Unit and Speakers in a Jeep TJ

[@blakebarlow940]

Extremely detailed and well done video! Nice job

[@zerofecks819]

Be sure to reattach the two nuts at the top of the dash for the anti-theft bracket after removing it, they fix the metal dash sub-structure to the vehicle.

[@ProjectBilld]

Good tip! I've noticed that my dash rattles a bit when I drive over gravel and I'm betting that's why

[@zerofecks819]

@@ProjectBilld If you have any plastic on plastic squeaking noises between the head unit bezel and dash panel (or anywhere else for that matter), craft stores are your friend. They sell 8x11 sheets of self-adhesive felt in different thicknesses, works great for eliminating surface-on-surface interior noises. If something thicker is needed, the furry half of self-adhesive Velcro works well.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Awesome video! Im probably leaving mine stock for a bit, but this is in the plans for the future.

[@scottpaxton6832]

Great job! Succinct with all of the valuable information.

[@ProjectBilld]

Thanks!

[@tk421tt]

Stellar job for a DIYer!

[@ProjectBilld]

Thanks!

[@danielantoniozd26]

Great video! Thank you the details in the description!

[@ProjectBilld]

You're welcome!

[@gregbacon819]

Very well done! I subbed your channel. 👊😉

[@ProjectBilld]

Thanks!

[@outdoorsdna6540]

Very useful

[@redracerproductions]

Nice detailed video. Could the HDMI be used for a front and/or rear mounted camera or are there any other ports available for cameras?

[@ProjectBilld]

The head unit in this video has a rca video port for the back up camera. You could use the hdmi for a front camera, assuming the front camera has that kind of output. There are other head units that support 2 cameras via rca, you might be better off getting one of those

[@redracerproductions]

@@ProjectBilld Thanks for the response, I'll look around.

[@ProjectBilld]

If you check out my website, I just posted about a larger floating touchscreen I put on my jeep. It has both front and rear camera inputs

[@robertb7799]

👌 👌 👏 👏 GREAT JOB!!!

[@ProjectBilld]

Thanks!

[@markblend8467]

Nice helpful video, does the wrangler have a stock subwoofer ? Did using the adapter cable to plug up the ddin head unit keep it functioning

[@ProjectBilld]

The Rubicons have a stock sub woofer in the center console, though it isn't great. It uses the rear speaker inputs for the signal so yes the adapter cable is all you need. Be sure to hook up the remote control wire (blue/blue with white stripe) or the sub amp won't turn on

[@JendellOverland]

What wiring harness is that? You didnt include this in your description

[@ProjectBilld]

For my jeep it is the Metra 70-6502. I didn't include a link as it varies based on model year/vehicle and would be included in the installation gear if you ordered from crutchfield

[@JendellOverland]

That makes sense, I see the wiring harness in the kit. Thanks for the detailed video

[@ProjectBilld]

You're welcome! Let me know if you any questions when you get to installing it

[@518TommyP]

was there any special way to connect the factory amp for the subwoofer?..did you need to combine any wires?ty

[@ProjectBilld]

Nothing special as the factory amp takes its input from the speaker wires. I did have to check my wiring as the amp didn't turn on at first, somehow I missed the remote wire that tells the amp to turn on

[@culbyjenn]

where did you get the adapter for factory harness? it isn’t listed in the description.

[@ProjectBilld]

When I bought the head unit through Crutchfield, the installation materials including the harness adapter were provided by Crutchfield based on my specific vehicle. If you use them you'll input your vehicle and they'll tell you want installation materials you need to buy. Let me know if that helps or if you need me to provide a link to the specific one

[@walterrosales5890]

Hey what radio did you purchase and how is it in terms of responsiveness? Does it freeze? And would ya mind dropping the link to where you purchased the dash kit also! Thank you

[@ProjectBilld]

Hi Walter. Everything I used is linked in the video description. I've had good luck with Sony head units both with this one and in the past, not too flashy but reliable. There are cheaper Sony models than the one I used that I think would work well, I just wanted the hdmi input for the novelty of it.

[@ProjectBilld]

I'll add that the dash kit is not linked, but that's only because if you buy a head unit through Crutchfield they tell you everything you need for your particular vehicle

[@walterrosales5890]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@ProjectBilld]

You're welcome!

[@unteachable491]

i know this is an older video but what did you do about the green wire that says you need to splice into the parking brake? Any easy way to splice in or bypass it?

[@ProjectBilld]

Hooking it to a ground bypasses it

[@777raguilar]

Would hooking it to the black ground wire off the wire harness work? ​@@ProjectBilld

[@ProjectBilld]

It should. As long as it's a ground

[@Juliussilva17]

“Touchdown” 😂

[@chazmorgan1024]

4:27 Did your TJ come with USB already built in or did you add them? if so, how did you do it?

[@chazmorgan1024]

I have a '99 and I am trying to hook up apple car play - but I am not sure where to plug the USB from the new radio into

[@ProjectBilld]

Hi Chaz, The new head unit had 2 usb ports running out the back of it and it came with usb extension cables. Those cables are what you see sticking out of the dash at 4:27. I ran them down behind the glove box. Let me know if that helps

[@coreycooper7593]

Did you have to add a new ground?

[@ProjectBilld]

No, the wiring harness adapter had a ground wire on it. See the black to black connection at 3:24

[@kylerothe5518]

Is this a 03-06 jeep tj?

[@ProjectBilld]

04

[@flixx82]

I'm looking to upgrade the sound system in my jeep as well, (i have an 05 wrangler as well) and i was wondering how well the bass is on the speakers you installed. I love bass, and was just curious how well these speakers do with bass heavy music.

[@ProjectBilld]

Not much bass from the speakers I installed. I plan to add a stealth sub under the front seat as the stock sub is really lacking. You're pretty limited to 5.25 in speakers in the dash but I know a lot of people have installed 6.5 in speakers in/on the roll cage locations. That would get you a little more bass

[@soonlee6946]

Please let me know your screen installation information and purchase information

[@soonlee6946]

Is there a way to buy it in Korea?

[@ProjectBilld]

Check the video description for details on everything used. I don't know if you can buy that exact head unit there or not but I'm sure you can find something comparable

[@soonlee6946]

@@ProjectBilld I don't know if I can buy it in Korea, but thank you

[@EhtaLer]

How much you buy everything for this Jeep?

[@ProjectBilld]

Head unit was the main cost being around $500 but you can obviously pick a cheaper unit. All the equipment I used is linked in the video description so you can check out the costs

[@ReelGoodProductions]

How do you know which wires to connect?

[@ProjectBilld]

Both the stereo and the wiring harness adapter should come with instructions on which wire is what so just match them up

[@jrgeek]

This is absolute garbage. He didn't even use an electric screwdriver!