How to Upgrade your Front Speakers to 6.5" in a 2018-up Jeep Wrangler JL or Jeep Gladiator Truck

[@escapingthenest2020]

I had (past tense) been considering doing this myself. Considering all that needs to be removed to access the speakers... I will hire someone, thank you so much for the video!

[@toddwoods582]

Great thing about this is once the engine is out and separated from the transmission, it's very easy to go ahead and check the oil.

[@fredlebhart1393]

hahah right?!?!

[@volunteeraudio]

And we show these videos so you don’t get half way in and figure out you dont want to check the oil lol

[@ChrishinaJScott]

😂😂😂😂

[@scottluna4249]

Don’t forget to remove all the wiring connectors inside the cabin, speakers, seats and remove and unmount all the tires before taking that engine out lol😂

[@josepech1111]

Wow, intense for the two speakers. I think I will have you do that part. I already changed the upper dash and the top sound bar.

[@volunteeraudio]

It takes some time! Thanks for watching!

[@josepech1111]

@@volunteeraudio we plan on traveling in your area this coming year. I will reach out to you for audio upgrades to my gladiator.

[@joshlockard7384]

Thank you for the great video. Only thing that would have made it better is if you would have been here for the install in person. Haha

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you for watching!

[@Tunaslayer1]

This Jeep will never run again. Pulling the engine is easier than this!!!!

[@volunteeraudio]

All screws are back in and it runs fine, have you seen what must be done to get to the turbo on the 2.0l engine?

[@GeoScouter117]

Curious, why wouldn't you remove that passenger side panel to make it easier to access? Is it because of the airbag? Thanks for this video though. I am considering this upgrade and this was very informative.

[@volunteeraudio]

We actually pull everything that is needed for install, anymore is just additional labor that is not necessary

[@def-supreme5409]

Good JOB!!!

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you!

[@georgeabraham2524]

First I found you do not have to remove the Head unit at all . Second I have no idea how you got to move the lower drivers side brace like you did.. A better video of that side would help... It was a bear to get that pod out and back in there and my brace did not even move 1/2 the distance that yours did . I also removed the LH of the steering wheel vertical brace and to be honest about it I broke off the upper bracket on the new speaker pod . Seams to be tight enough without it so not to much worried about it. Other wise great video and learned a lot by watching .

[@rafaelcrisostomo3301]

How much is this job?

[@bud1lite]

No way id ever do all that myself,nope lol Great video though👍

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you for watching!

[@OverNoobin]

Thanks for this video. Would love to see a video of how you put the pod together... is there a better pod to use so you can construct & not have to swap? I'm also seeing that if I'm swapping the head unit, this is clearly the perfect time. Thanks for the step-by-step. It's intimidating, but I think it's something I want to try.

[@volunteeraudio]

The pods are very simple to put together, the include everything necessary and bolt in exactly like the original pods

[@VASteelersGuy]

Just got these from you guys and the speakers do not sit flush into the new pods no matter what orientation I'm using? Do I need to cut material away?

[@volunteeraudio]

Yes the pods have small tabs that are cut off for using 6.5” speakers,

[@gabedasilva2509]

Watched the first 5 min decided I’m just gonna pay someone to do it lol

[@volunteeraudio]

The point is to show you what’s involved so you can make an informed decision

[@trademedaddy5927]

I cant tell from the video. For the passenger side pod, does it attach on the right side to a metal bar? How much space is there between the new pod and metal bar if so? I ask because I had to modify my metra pod to fit a larger magnet speaker. I had to heat up the pod and expand it out about 1/2" on the "shelf" part of the pod. I'm wondering if it will still fit.

[@KnightsGarage]

How does this effect the sound of your phone over Bluetooth with that X-over and tweeter? On my gladiator seems to only output some from my phone calls to the front left top dash speaker.

[@Donttreadonme2024]

Hey so dont know if anyone knows the question(I don't really know much about car stereos) If I have a Alpine Amplified system in my jeep does it have enough power to pushed 6.5 in the knee location?

[@volunteeraudio]

That depends on how much power your 6.5” requires

[@rafaelcrisostomo3301]

Will this fit a 2019 wrangler ?

[@volunteeraudio]

Yes

[@jorgelopez-xn2ye]

I took mines off without taking all that off all you need is sledge hammer, long pry bar & blk electrical tape 😅 What brand are the New speakers 🔊 I found powerbass OE-400 🔊4” 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@volunteeraudio]

We used alpine 6.5” in this video, you want to upgrade to a bigger speaker than a 4” to get better sound

[@bneiswin]

I already have the alpine amp upgrade system that came with the upgraded tweeters and the 8” sub. Is there a 6.5 speaker you recommend that isn’t a 2 way component for the kick panels? I would like to stay all alpine.

[@volunteeraudio]

First I would add the overhead system, volunteeraudio.com/product/alpine-spv-65-jlt , they are easier to install and make a bigger difference than the dash speakers

[@scottthomason9009]

That's an awful lot of work that you made look easy. I do wonder if the factory grill has a negative impact on the sound, perhaps you could provide your expert opinion.

[@volunteeraudio]

I don’t believe the grille will cause much sound loss, using a fast ring to get the sound more sealed to the grill is a great option to add

[@wilsantos7106]

Did you use the oem pod or the pods come with the speaker setip?

[@volunteeraudio]

New pods that come with the alpine kit

[@harveybrooks9697]

I think you are gonna sell me a set or 2 of these! Same fit in the roll bar with the select increments pods?

[@volunteeraudio]

Not sure about that brand, select increments?

[@harveybrooks9697]

@@volunteeraudio I just saw them the other day. You don’t have to cut the roll bar to put in a 6 1/2” speaker but they stick out further than the SSV ones. I think they make 2 different ones with a coaxial speaker or component speaker.

[@volunteeraudio]

@@harveybrooks9697 I like the ssv adapters, very well built, the alpine is slick too, I wouldn’t want them to hang down

[@tumbleweedking5668]

Why would someone engineer speakers so hard to get to? If I was getting a JLbuilt I would be at the factory with my upgrade to install on the assy line.

[@volunteeraudio]

Remember they all get paid by the hour when doing repairs at the dealership

[@djmgd]

thankfully you didn't decide to record this from outside the car from a single angle...

[@WilliamVG]

Appreciate the video but please cover the customers seats. I always cringe when I see that.

[@volunteeraudio]

No seats were harmed during this install, I have specific tool sets just for interior use to keep clean

[@lucyferina]

I hate it when people cringe about anything..

[@plant-basedmd8155]

All this work for two speakers, not worth the headache.. Just replace all the other speakers..

[@volunteeraudio]

These are the most important that point at you

[@claychitwood]

Not for me !!🤣

[@volunteeraudio]

Just letting people make that decision for theirself, before they get in the middle of it, thank you for watching