How To Install a Touchscreen Radio into a Jeep Wrangler!

Its time to add some modern features to my 2010 Jeep Wrangler!!!
This project is long overdue, ive been wanting a stereo upgrade for a long time.
Apple Carplay, Android Auto, touchscreen, bluetooh, reverse camera, better sound, this radio has it all!
Links to what you need are below;

As you can tell, this is not a very hard install. However it does require some work and having all the proper parts helps out a bunch haha.
I chose to go with the Boss Double din radio. Its an affordable setup, and looks very nice inside of a jeep wrangler. The sound output is alot better even without doing any other upgrades. This radio also came with a reverse camera in the box, so that was just an added bonus!!
Overall, this was an awesome interior upgrade to the Jeep, and i hope that this video helped some of you out!

I will let you guys know how it holds up over time. I am sure it might have some issues if it gets soaking wet, however most radios will... The goal for this install was to keep it budget friendly, keep it DIY, and still come out with a clean looking setup! Like always, thank you for watching and please give the video a thumbs up and leave a comment!

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Jeep Stuff:

[JKGearandGadgets]

Ive missed you guys! I know this might not be the most exciting video, but its something ive wanted to do for a long time. Leave a comment on what radio setup you are running, and tell us how you like it!! Stay tuned for Cassies video on Jeep Gear and Gadgets for an install on a TJ/LJ. And as always, we have some cool stuff coming soon, so see you guys next week!

[Lavudyt]

OH MY GOD!!! I just bought this radio and there was no videos on how to install it!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH

[Lavudyt]

The stock metal radio mount is not needed at all! You can ditch it :)

[northeastadventures]

I just watched this video again to help me through my install. Got everything hooked up and remembered you said something about the rear speaker outputs not being used. So I pulled up the video again for reference. My 07 Sahara, it wouldn’t play calls through the speakers. So I had to cut the harness back apart and fix it. Thanks for this video.

[dugharris]

Thank you. Best video yet that explains the challenge of installing an aftermarket stereo in my 2014 Jeep JKU. Beat my head against the wall until I found this one. Well done.

[ut_punkn]

I like how Ben says this is hard but he can do a 4 link like it's cake.

[leed]

Glad y'all are safe after the hurricane.

[dbe]

Glad to see you guys back, with that said for guys gals looking for audio equipment I HIGHLY recommended crutchfield.com . I’m am not affiliated but have bought from the several times over the decades. They have options to make all the wires plug and play. Any additional information or parts you might need are either included or available at a discounted price.

[AntonioPerez-kkcj]

At 1:42 "it's 2020, let's spicy things up" Year 2020's reply "I've been at it homie". I installed Kicker speakers in my JK three years ago. No issues so far, they sound better too.

[jonnycakes]

This video makes me glad that I had Best Buy do the install in my WJ (free with purchase of radio)! 😁Definitely a worthwhile upgrade though! 👍

[ronniefields]

This is exactly why I bought from Crutchfield. Got everything I needed to fit my JK exactly.

[fixmeuphandyman]

Hope all is well down in South Texas. I'm glad it didn't head to Houston because we definitely don't need that again this year but thoughts and prayers for all you guys down there. Stay safe.

[eldiablobiker]

Installed a double din with CarPlay in my wife’s lj and we both love it. Two suggestions, get Cassie a model that has a volume knob. The push button volume can be a pain when bouncing around. Secondly you can pick up a usb to usb cord that will mount in the dash from the receiver. Gives you a nice clean look like it’s factory and when the phone cord goes bad you don’t have to pull the whole stereo out to replace it

[richg]

Really appreciate this video, it wouldn't be my choice for a radio but I'm a bit of an audiophile. This works great for a budget friendly upgrade with all the bells and whistles of the big boys. Great vid Ben!

[daribarat]

I got JBL speakers and the sounds it's really good and budget-friendly.

[lbbowhunter]

Do glad to see you guys back. I purchased the Lockpick setup with the 4 camera option. Front, rear and 2 underneath cameras. Looks great and economical!

[louh]

Hey I just want to say thank you, I’m about to put a boss radio in my ford, before this video everyone was skipping over the wiring. I almost went into the job with job the wire harnesses. You definitely saved me a headache.

Truly appreciate it

[sageofsixplates]

I recommend crutchfield for all audio stuff for anything not just jeeps I replaced all speakers and did a head unit awesome experience and good prices

[Fix_It_Again_Tony]

Try to keep the tip of the soldering iron clean. You can use a wet sponge and just sweep the tip across it. I also put a little solder directly on the tip because it aids in heat transfer. Your technique to applying solder to the joint and not the iron tip is 100% correct. The small amount applied to the tip conforms to the joint and increases the surface area for heat transfer, it is not the source of the solder to fill the joint. The solder applied to the joint has flux in it that will allow the solder to flow into the joint better.

For speakers try to get something with multiple drivers like 2 way. The speaker's ability to produce sound is linked to it's size because higher frequencies have smaller wavelengths so they are best reproduced by smaller drivers. Lower frequencies are best reproduced by larger drivers. A 2 way speaker has 2 different size drivers and a cross over to route the high frequencies to the small driver and the low frequencies to the large driver. Just watch the overall installation height when replacing the stock speakers.

Not sure if you knew about it but they also make adhesive lined shrink tube with hot melt glue on the inside diameter. When the tubing heats up and shrinks the glue melts and then solidifies when it cools. This creates a waterproof joint. Water can still seep in with the non-adhesive lined shrink tube. Might not be as important in your dash, but if you are making repairs in the engine bay or anywhere that sees a lot of moisture it is a good idea. I mention it because the Jeep cabin is open and judging from the rust on the bracket you removed that area does see moisture.

The install was clean and using solder and shrink tube will make it reliable. Your channels don't disappoint when it comes to doing things the right way.

[danarteritano]

You are such a bad influence, I have the stock, no display radio and always envy others with display radios, now I see how easy it is to install (cough cough) so I'm going to check this out! thanks for making the video.