Well hello! This is a slow to be updated thread regarding some of the upgrades to a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. Short story, wife achieved a goal in her life that is pretty significant, always wanted a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, so we made the decision to get her one.
Obligatory pictures of the Wrangler:
Part of the deal we worked out, they added the steps on about two weeks later:
So, first thing's first. Where do you start in audio upgrades for a Jeep Wrangler? I can tell you... the first thing that has to go, is the dreadful factory radio. Replaced it this weekend, with a Kenwood DDX773BH. Part of my research into the new Wranglers led us to the Maestro RR as the best choice for head unit replacement. Not only for retention of all the steering wheel controls, but because of some weird way the factory radio is powered. This piece retained everything, and really was just a plug and play install using one of their factory harnesses.
List of pieces includes:
Kenwood DDX773BH
iDatalink Maestro ADS-MRR adapter
iDatalink Maestro HRN-RR-CH1 harness
iDatalink Maestro HRN-ANT-SAT1 adapter
Metra AX-USB-MINIB USB adapter
Metra 95-6511 Dash Kit
Metra 40-EU10 Antenna Adapter
Turns out the SAT1 and USB adapters were oversights on my part. The SAT1 is only needed if you plan on purchasing the Sirius/XM Satellite Radio tuner - we don't plan on it, so that isn't needed. The USB adapter though, couldn't find anywhere inside the dash for it to plug in, so this might be something added later, once I dig into the center console and find out just how those connectors look.