Jeep JK/JL Overhead Mounting Panel Install

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Hey Everyone!
Welcome back to another install video! In this video i install the JK overhead panel from Molle Platform Solutions. It is a great option for JK and JL owners, whether you want to mount a CB/VHF Radio, extra gear, or just to look sweet!
The install is very straight forward but does require some minor drilling, which isnt very invasive at all. For $150 i am very satisfied and happy with how this tuned out!! Thanks for watching, please make sure to give the video a thumbs up and share the channel with a jeeping buddy!
JK Overhead panel: www.molle-platform-solutions....
JL Overhead Panel: www.molle-platform-solutions.c...
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@themaker2475 5 жыл бұрын

Bro, I gotta say. Amidst all the new JL videos I’m glad that you’re still keeping JK mods alive. Lots of the real big youtubers have traded JKs for JLs. Only a few have stayed in the JK world. Thank you for that!

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

If I get a JL I will keep the JK, so no worries there!

@dmanuch23 2 жыл бұрын

still rocking my JK!

@osmangomez9136 5 жыл бұрын

I just bough my first jeep a few months ago, and some of your videos helped me out a lot. Thank you !

@lookin4dirtlasvegas882 5 жыл бұрын

When I installed mine, I didn't use the zip tie either. I drilled two holes in the overhead roll bar and used two nut zerts. Well secured and no rattles.

@JoshuaCruse 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for introducing my to MPS! I have picked up a few of his products. All are amazing and even gave a couple sets of door strap extensions as Christmas presents.

@anthonyrenaud5783 3 жыл бұрын

Got mine attached. Love it and makes the inside look cooler. Thanks for the tutorial.

@brianknutson6728 5 жыл бұрын

Nice share, may not be fore everyone but it is for a lot of peeps. The majority of JK folks won't have the need or budget for a cage, but many have that for this product...I have the door strap extensions and am very pleased w/ them. Maybe took me 15-20 minutes to install, great product, well priced. Thanks for sharing more!

@meridethkey634 5 жыл бұрын

I need this for my stuff when I’m driving topless!!! A zipper gear bag overhead, perfect

@dynamic2336 4 жыл бұрын

Watched your gladiator video, went to the site saw this though that would be awesome for my Rugged Radio and CB. Searched right back to your videos! Thanks ordering this now

@Venom-kq5xz 4 жыл бұрын

Been trying to find your video on this! Storage is rough sometimes in jeeps and sometimes you want certain tools right at your finger tips versus digging under or behind your seat. Awesome video!

@bryanmuck1651 5 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great content Ben!

@THESHOCKER805 5 жыл бұрын

After watching your video about this overhead rack, i checked their website out and bought one! I used it to mount my CB radio and Whelen siren for the electric air horn and PA system. Thanks for showing us this and the install of it. Quality made !!

@msburrage74 3 жыл бұрын

What did you use to mount your CB with? Was it a kit?

@THESHOCKER805 3 жыл бұрын

@@msburrage74 I just used the bracket that came with a CB radio. I have it twisted to the side and then I ran really big oversized washers on the top side of the rack so they couldn't fall through.

@msburrage74 3 жыл бұрын

jessie hale gotcha! I actually just went and bought some washers. Sounds like that’s the best way to do it. You know if anyway to secure the cb unit from theft? I am concerned about for when I go door and topless which I do often.

@THESHOCKER805 3 жыл бұрын

@@msburrage74 Only thing you could do is try to find some security screws that take that Star tool with a hole in the middle but other than that there's nothing you can really do. Maybe get a Phillips screw and then fill it in with silicone so it looks like it's flush that way the average Joe won't try to mess with it but if you need to remove it you can just pick out the silicone?

@twodutch1969 3 жыл бұрын

Love your video’s!! Like that storage idea for my JK! 👍🏻😎

@theforce3241 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos and just got my first Jeep ever. Got a 2020 JL and about to start the mods.

@silvertip9358 5 жыл бұрын

Nice install video. You hit it as to why you want to remove freedom top for install. You can snug the rack up a little farther. The tabs are not bent to exact angle so feel free to adjust. Do take the time to measure and trim plastic panel for a better fit. You can also run your CB wires behind the plastic panel. Drill a hole or two in plastic panel for wires to come out where you want / need them. Really makes for a clean install. As for Molle bags, some have a Velcro back. They really work with the rack. The bag just rips off Velcro when you need to use the med kit etc. attachment portion of bag stays on rack. Yes, throw away the zip locks. I hope this helps.

@adamaldinger6960 5 жыл бұрын

Great little mounting system

@cccristol 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. Super informative 👍🏽

@GunNut37086 4 жыл бұрын

I've been eyeing one of these for months. Great to see it wouldn't interfere with my switch panel. I'd expect a ziptie in the $50 brand, but NOT on this $150 brand.

@AmericanJeeper 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool, thanks for sharing. 👍🏼

@TheBeardedJeeper 5 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see the next 1 ton swap video.

@overlandvegan8224 5 жыл бұрын

Hey 👋🏻 Just as info for your followers. It holds super strong with the tie wraps. You just have to loosen the back of the hardtop screws to have enough space to fish the tie wraps around the main roll cage tube. Once that done one tie wrap on each side is way plenty to hold it in place strongly 👍🏻 Great vid too 🤙🏻

@rickanderson3166 5 жыл бұрын

Overland Vegan do you plan on offering one for a TJ.

@johoffman3893 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool. We always like to to buy from small startup companies. The Jeep world seems full of them and you are almost certain to end up with a high quality product/part.

@ctrlnull5308 5 жыл бұрын

great videos man

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@4LowConcepts 5 жыл бұрын

Great mod!!

@ralphcasados8862 5 жыл бұрын

Post the next video, nice install I will check it out :)

@Casey250 5 жыл бұрын

Was about to go to bed, got to be up in 6hrs to go wheeling lol Good video. Pretty cool, nice rack for chuckin a few things up on top and some storage. Going to see if will work with my softop and probably order one.

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Lucky. I want to wheel

@burden74 5 жыл бұрын

I also used rattle can spray bed liner to repaint after welding

@burden74 5 жыл бұрын

If you can find some flex cuffs they have cable in them and will not break.

@RubiconUnlimited 5 жыл бұрын

More spots to mount things, yes please. 👍

@TrillNGR 5 жыл бұрын

Finally somewhere I can store all my snacks when we go for a ride dad.

@tommywainst7171 5 жыл бұрын

MiguelGGM 😂 your comments kill me every time. Please never stop

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

🤦🏻‍♂️

@TrillNGR 5 жыл бұрын

Tommy Wainst thanks, as long as I don’t get grounded I’ll be here!

@jefferyadams3227 4 жыл бұрын

Thnax for the video. Just installed one in my JK. I agree that this "zip ties" are total crap. I understand that they are not structural and just function as an anchor point... but zip ties??? I used a couple of "christmas tree" push pins... way better.... Rugged Radio next!

@johnbergy5342 5 жыл бұрын

Just checked out the site, lots of cool things he sells

@fogstain 5 жыл бұрын

See if your cb has 2 little holes or screws in the side of it. I mounted my mic hanger to the side of my radio overhead and it worked out great.

@twoallame Жыл бұрын

Installed one on my 2016 jku. Love it though I connected mine with rivets in the back. Problem is the metal on metal squeaking that it produced after a few weeks and a few thousand miles. So drilled out the rivets and placed a piece of thick felt between the 2 pieces of metal and reattached the back....now its perfect with no noises emanating from the 2 pieces of metal. Even if screwed on as the directions state there would still be the issue of metal on metal noises. So 1 little mod and it is 100% perfect.

@lifeoftank8271 5 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see work on the Lj

@mikem5831 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Zip screwing it to the speaker plastic may not be an option for those who still have roll bar pads. I think that is why he has the zip tie. The pads would raise the rack an inch or so above the speaker pod thing. When I secured my overhead rack, I used galvanized chain link pole clamps. Wrapped around the roll bar and bolted the rack to it in the bolt hole. Just an option/thought.

@cowboyhigby 5 жыл бұрын

My wife's hates me watching your channel, because I like alot of the products you use and her computer has all them saved until I can purchase them. Thanks Ben 😂

@jeremy8715 5 жыл бұрын

I feel like I'm in the same boat with the roll cage. I'm looking for one that keeps the factory look.

@burden74 5 жыл бұрын

I put AC duct type zip ties when I reinstalled after modifying for my CB.

@rodtoler 5 жыл бұрын

I have a similar product. No drilling required. Put it in my soft top. It wouldn't fit in the Wifey's hard top configuration. Heavy. Lawrence's Dad gave it to me. I love it. I did get some squeaking but I fixed it with some leather scraps.

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! How does it attach without drilling holes?

@rodtoler 5 жыл бұрын

@@JKGearandGadgets You remove the footman loop (not needed on the soft top) and it screws in there. On the back side it has sort of legs that lay across the toll bar. It is secured with hose clamps that slide under the sound bar. It weighs about 5 or 6 lbs. The mole cover goes over it. It has a place for a CB mount as well. I have Cobra 75WX all in one so, not needed

@ctrlnull5308 5 жыл бұрын

dude... been looking for something like this. due to the smitty built one not being able to run spod

@GoinCoastalJeepClub 5 жыл бұрын

I never have enough storage. This might be a good option

@Dirtydeviantjbyrd 6 ай бұрын

So..... after years of the installation. Do you have any electronic devices on it and what was your remedy for rain getting on your equipment?

@burden74 5 жыл бұрын

I already have this but cut out a section to put a CB in and not hang all the way down.

@CommanDOH-JKU 3 жыл бұрын

I actually got two self-tapping screws and screwed the back down to the crossbar.

@stachstastic Жыл бұрын

How have you used your panel to organize your gear???

@theramblingjeeper6929 4 жыл бұрын

The JL one is harder to install. Removed freedom panels, lowered windshield, and the hard top had to be backed off as well as the tabs for the freedom panels had to be detached ( located next to the review mirror).

@rogerrichardson4324 4 жыл бұрын

You know I looked you up for the tire rack but you opened a can O worms now buddy love to catch up now ... the 💣

@grambygilham4479 4 жыл бұрын

Will this work with the rough country switch pod?

@joshuavandyke2771 3 ай бұрын

Would the soft version, work on a 2 door?

@stachstastic 2 жыл бұрын

I have several of the mps parts.

@MyDatrsPrsnlATM 5 жыл бұрын

Wife says we have to have it for her overlander JK.......thanks lol!

@675daytonarider 3 жыл бұрын

What Radio are you running in this video?

@mmatson7142 2 ай бұрын

What brand of fender flares are those ?

@LeadFarmer_84 3 жыл бұрын

What year JK do you have? Your freedom panel knobs are NOT what I have in my 2008.

@SoulsOfTheForsaken 5 жыл бұрын

Love the channel

@dmanuch23 2 жыл бұрын

what radio do you have?

@stephenjackson1536 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do a review of your switches? It looks after market and clean.

@JKGearandGadgets 4 жыл бұрын

If you search Stech switch JK you’ll find my video I did on it

@keithlargy8230 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet

@hellraizer4820 5 жыл бұрын

another great review!! just one question does the overhead panel rattle at all when driving?

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Mine doesn’t, however if it ever does I will just put electrical tape or foam between the panel and the roll bar

@robboat6269 5 ай бұрын

Nice only thing i would do differently would be use rivinuts instead of self taping screws that will come loose. Rivinuts will not a little locktight and forget about it.

@reecedye3914 5 жыл бұрын

What’s the link to that store for the overhead rack and the rear door extensions please bro . Loving the content all the way from Australia Chur

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Molle platform solutions 🤘

@ryanmartinage 5 жыл бұрын

I would have probably used some nutserts to keep the stripping from happening and add some rigidity to the hole.

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea!

@davkenrem 5 жыл бұрын

I've mounted radios overhead before and quickly realized that it is hard to drive and adjust the radio while driving. Looking up and looking at the display did not work for me.

@jayjoo8 5 жыл бұрын

Could you drill into the actual roll bar and the mount to secure it? Also, I hate rattles, I would have put some padding between the roll bar and mount.

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

You could for sure! Drill a hole in the panel and in the roll bar and hit it with a self tapper, I don’t have any rattles, but if it did start rattling then a bit of electrical tape or foam between the 2 would stop it

@doughinchman3071 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed your dome light on and I see you still have the original bulbs. Do yourself a favor and upgrade to the LED bulbs. You will be shocked at what an improvement it is.

@pitbull62 5 жыл бұрын

does it look like you could mount your S-tech on the molle panel vs where its at now? i have a cb and a ham mounted in that area and dont wanna give that up instead i would like to mount an S-tech or any other swich pod further back on that overhead molle panel.

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Most switch pods have a hollow back, so mounting it on the panel wouldn’t really work. You would have to kinda make your own custom setup

@RabidNomad 5 жыл бұрын

Watched your long term review of mods but noticed this wasn’t installed anymore. Still using the mps or have you ditched it? What’s your long term review of this? I just picked up a lightly used one locally for $25 but haven’t installed it yet.

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

That video was before this. I still have it and love it!

@briabbriboski59 5 жыл бұрын

I like it. On my list now, thx Ben

@yebonuts 9 ай бұрын

Man, you would pass for the identical twin of a guy I know In South Africa!

@c4onmylip 3 жыл бұрын

"Everybody hates XJs" I've never heard of anyone hating them lol. They were underrated for a long ass time though, they've taken off in popularity in the past few years though so the price for one has skyrocketed.

@miguelmoreno9714 5 жыл бұрын

Post it tommorrow!!!

@TheMetalheadHomestead 5 жыл бұрын

How's the nvh? I know Jeeps aren't known for exceptional nvh, but the rear looks like it would be a rattling mess.

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

None, if you do get any then you could put a piece of electrical tape or foam on the bottom side

@yohanfu2807 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍nice👍👍👍👍

@duoglide69 5 жыл бұрын

Post it 👍

@stevenstegall8937 4 жыл бұрын

They need one for jl and tj

@msburrage74 3 жыл бұрын

So I have this now but I’m not sure how to mount my CB radio. Do you have a link to the mounting kit you used or some ideas on what to get?

@JKGearandGadgets 3 жыл бұрын

I just drilled the mounting bracket, you just have to get creative

@proyectozonda 9 ай бұрын

@@JKGearandGadgetsand how did you get the power and antena cables routed?

@willlopez7875 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video! I was noticing when you jumped down that you’re running without the factory rugs and just rubber mats. Are you also running without the plugs? How’s the heat when driving? Thanks in advance.

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

I keep the plugs in, heat isn’t too bad but it’s also winter. In the summer it will get real hot. I will either bedline it or use bedrug

@willlopez7875 5 жыл бұрын

JK Gear and Gadgets thanks so much for the speedy reply!

@willlopez7875 5 жыл бұрын

JK Gear and Gadgets thanks so much for the speedy reply!

@ttownhockey2788 5 жыл бұрын

What’s the different between the “hard top” and “soft top”?

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Soft top doesn’t have the cutout for the hardtop knob. Might as well get the hardtop version in case you ever decide to run both

@RichGurska 4 жыл бұрын

So..... Did that one screw wear a hold in your sunshade yet?

@JKGearandGadgets 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t think so haha. Now I’ll have to go look

@thetroutking_1 3 жыл бұрын

Do you still have this installed? Are there any issues hitting your head on it while off-road? Any negatives you’d care to pass along?

@JKGearandGadgets 3 жыл бұрын

Yep! No issues at all

@thetroutking_1 3 жыл бұрын

@@JKGearandGadgets Good to hear. Thank you!

@BetterBiomedChannel 4 жыл бұрын

I would do nutserts before I trust a suspended load on a sheet metal screw.

@JKGearandGadgets 4 жыл бұрын

It’s held up well so far!

@c4lderone649 5 жыл бұрын

"Everybody hates xj's" Whaaaat?? Eff those people, don't need that kinda negativity in life!

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t get it either, I love them. Most people that hate them have never owned them

@GentleGiantFan 5 жыл бұрын

I've had three Wranglers and a WJ. Never owned an XJ, but I'm definitely no hater. IMO, the XJ is right up there in icon status like the CJ/Wranglers.

@whezze9472 5 жыл бұрын

I’ll never understand the hate smh

@mcdoctorglock 5 жыл бұрын

The XJ I previously owned was one of the best all-around, utilitarian Jeeps I've ever had. I wish I never sold it; I could load it with 3/4 of a ton of wood pellets (for the pellet stove), or tow a 3000lb sailboat across the state.

@jeremy8715 5 жыл бұрын

Good call on spreading the 1 ton axle videos out..

@rdizzo1313 5 жыл бұрын

That metal is gonna scuff up the top of your Jeep. Shoulda threw down some of the soft side of velcro. Might help with the possibility of rattle.

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Since it’s screwed down I don’t think it will rattle any, but if it does then that is a great idea!

@rdizzo1313 5 жыл бұрын

JK Gear and Gadgets No problem man just lookin out for ya! Your content is awesome and you don’t need a skinny flat haired girl using her booty to get subscribers hahaha! 👍🏾

@Keaton0801 5 жыл бұрын

When I get my first jeep, I will definitely save my money for mods. No two jeeps are the same once they leave the dealership.

@lewisdawson837 5 жыл бұрын

Tomorrow please

@talalalhashmi7538 4 жыл бұрын

i need the link cz the one u provided is not opening

@JKGearandGadgets 4 жыл бұрын

www.molle-platform-solutions.com/product-page/jk-front-overhead-molle-panel

@talalalhashmi7538 4 жыл бұрын

thanks very much

@billc7686 5 жыл бұрын

You should keep with one topic from beginning to the finish because many of us look foward to the next step so we can progress. Skipping around from topic to topic makes me look around for the topic you left me hanging on for by someone else, then i stick with that producer and most likely won't view you again because I've gotten past where you left off thanks to the other guys content taking over where you left off.

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Well this one ton swap series is going to take months.. still have other videos to make while that happens. I made a video playlist where I put all the one ton swap video series so you can easily find the videos there. I have thousands of subscribers that have been here since day one, and might not be interested in the one ton swap so it it imperative that I include a mix of videos to keep everyone happy

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Plus there will be times when i will have to wait a month or so until I can afford the next part. So during that break I will have to make other videos

@brianknutson6728 5 жыл бұрын

Might be the worst, if not dumbest, comment I've ever read from someone replying to a guy that makes videos for installs of any kind. LOL, seriously, only post one topic :D Hahahahaaaaaa!

@rb30athorn 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe show us the finished product before dragging us through the install? just a suggestion. Looks good, like it, but $150? I'll fabricate one. Thanks man really love the channel.

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

I do that on a lot of videos, didn’t feel the need to do it on this one though

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

I thought about making one, but I really like the Molle attachment idea so that would have taken forever to do.

@pssita 5 жыл бұрын

looks like a good place to store weapons

@shua242 5 жыл бұрын

Put the tons video up today!!! Lol

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

If I post 2 videos back to back they both get low views 😢. People get tired of watching me lol, I need to space them out some, but the next video I post will be the next ton episode!

@shua242 5 жыл бұрын

Wish you were doing a build series on the XJ too

@allenwilson9656 5 жыл бұрын

@@JKGearandGadgets then let Cassie do it 🤷‍♂️

@rodwood693 5 жыл бұрын

Can't say I blame you for spreading out your posts, especially if it gets you more views. So I will try to act like a grown up and be patient........Is it up yet? 😏

@nickaltvater5592 Жыл бұрын

I guess that's one way to weaken the safety cage on a jeep

@JKGearandGadgets Жыл бұрын

Doesn’t do anything man. If a stock cage rolls it’s crushing and caving in anyways.

@neostephens8980 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work, however, for the JL, they don't give very clear instructions on how to install it. Nor do they provide any photos of it being installed. A video and/or some pics would be nice.

@jeremy8715 5 жыл бұрын

New driver + XJ = RIP XJ....:(

@shua242 5 жыл бұрын

My thought exactly