Alpine X409-WRA-JL 9" Restyle Install for Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator JT
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- Опубліковано 25 лис 2019
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The Alpine X409-WRA-JL is a 9 inch dash restyle system for your Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator JT. The complete plug and play kit is designed to transform your factory dash with a huge 9" screen without any cutting or modification required. The X409 maintains all your factory controls and features, and can be installed in just a few hours right at home. Follow along as Rob shows you the installation steps from start to finish.
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Outstanding video!!! I now believe I could do this install myself. Thank you for the detailed video Rob. That thing is very nice and would make a great addition to my Gladiator since I didn't get the 8.4 from factory.
You're welcome! I specifically didn't get the 8.4 when I ordered mine, because I had the Alpine in mind!
This makes me feel much better! I keep hearing that I made a mistake not getting the 8.4 from the factory. Thanks Rob
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I’m all over this as soon as I hit the Lotto jackpot.
I would consider go from my 7' factory one to that for like $1500 bucks but 3K is an absurb price for a car stereo just to get 2' bigger screen!
i don't even own a jeep yet i enjoyed your video to the very last minute without skipping anything.
I appreciate that!
Sorry son you can't go to college. I need an Alpine restyle kit for for 1 year old Wrangler.
Auto parts catalogs have come a long way. Quadratec really impressed me with their knowledge of jeep parts assembly and compatibility. These videos and their online question and answer responses are impressive with their accuracy and detail.
A long way since the 80s when we'd buy auto part catalogs from magazine stand at supermarket to browse while at home and school.
What a fantastic install video!! The camera work is spot on!! Thanks for this.
Great Video! We just completed a perfect install by following the video. The install took about 3 hours. System sounds great and looks professional. Worth every penny. Thanks Rob and Quadratec!
You're welcome! Glad you like it!
Great installation guide. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Exemplary information delivery. Thank you very much. I don't even have a Jeep yet, but I enjoy your highly informative videos.
well thank you!
Man that thing is beautiful!
Nice job.
Nice work, if you want to see other great 12 volt videos Thank you for the content
Rob I'd spend the money on it but only if you install it. I'm not going through all that even though you would makeva great teacher. Quadratech rocks!
Just finished installing this unit myself in my 2021 gladiator and here are my pros/cons:
CONS
- This video makes the wiring management look very simple, but really the spaces are VERY tight and quite hard to successfully fish wires to the steering column (all while cutting up my fingers from the metal frames). This will take some skill to manage all of the "rat nests" and make it neat.
- Going from a stock 7in to this 9in alpine made my backup camera picture quality go down. It's just a tad more blurry but it's still good in my opinion. I also lost my hitch zooming option on my backup camera that was exclusive to Jeep's trailer tow package
- My on-screen display setting that shows the model of the vehicle (doors being open, etc) is literally a car diagram, not a jeep. Plus I have a gladiator so it's even extra weird for me looking at a car instead.
PROS
-Literally everything else! All of the audio, navigation, climate controls, etc are absolutely amazing compared to the 7in stock radio.
Nicely done. Great review
I have the X209-WRA-JK and it is awesome. This is definitely more complex of an install, but your video makes it very easy to understand how do it. Very nicely done!
Love all the comments about how it's so expensive considering this is the unit for the most expensive vehicles that Jeep makes. If you can't afford to add on to your Wrangler, then you can't afford a Wrangler.
I installed a "ZAutomotive" front camera and hooked it up with their "Z Tazer" to my Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JL 2018 and it works great.
Tell me, will the front camera work on this device?
will this work with the 5" head unit or do you have to have at a minimum the 7"?
what's the best AV system for the WRANGLER (JL) 4WD SUV??? I'm looking for sound quality better than HK or BOSE systems!!!
I’m soooo hiring someone to do this 🤣
You made it look easy, but I know my skill level and I would have to pay someone.
I got look into this! Just ordered my '21 JL Sport and it only has that little screen! Research continues!
This is a great option! you'll be very happy with the fit and finish, as well as the functionality.
I am trying to use a Superchips to change my tire size. After I installed the Alpine I cannot see the clips for the OBDii bypass i need to install. Where those plugged into the Alpine?
how come it dosn't plug into the existing gps ant and mic?? using the factory speakers as in the video, how does it sound compared to the factory alpine? big improvement ?? lastly. does it loose any features/functionality over the stock? tnx.
I like the 9" screen but Id like to retain the current media inputs. I prefer the USB-C over the older USB A. Plus most people have no use for an analog aux port.
We are adding 200 lbs of modules to your dash so u may notice a slight loss in fuel economy
Good thing i hit the link to see how much it was before i decided to watch this 30 min video. 3000 bucks, pass.
I thought the same exact thing! 🤣
Same here. Most of this stuff they show is $300+. $3000! Keep it.
That's my thought. I'll get the 10" stinger for $1600.
comment 138: less complicated changing out engines, wow crazy tuff install(model rocket 4 out of 5).
I installed this by myself in a couple hours and I'm an idiot. It's really not hard, just takes awhile.
I would order this right now, but 3k? ouch .... Going to wait for it to come down a bit first Great video tho! I was looking for RCA outs for my amps, and it has it!
Unlikely that it will come down any time soon if at all. The model for the JK is still 3k as well.
Do the modules behind the touchscreen not rattle around at all? It doesn't look like they were secured at all during the installation. That would be annoying as hell after all that work to hear something shaking around behind my dash... lol
Great video! Will it works for 5” substitute? Since volume knob is within the radio?
Yes, it will work, you just won't have the factory Jeep volume knob on the dash. You'll be able to use the volume toggle button on the unit itself and on your steering wheel.
I am trying to install this on my 2020 Jeep Wrangler Jl but it isnt working. When I am trying to connect it from the Maestro RR to my laptop. Any advice on how to solve the problem?
Hey Rob!
Does this still show offroad pages and the selectable tire fill alert?
This still retains all the factory settings like the selectable tire fill alert. The offroad pages are a feature specific to the 8.4, however, the X409 has vehicle info screen with tire pressure, and customizable gauges as well as built in Off Road Navigation with inclinometers, coordinate display and a breadcrumb record feature to get you back home. I think it's way more useful than the offroad pages in the 8.4". Plus you still have access to the offroad screens in the center of the gauge cluster for lockers, sway bar, 4wd, etc.
I had the i209 for my JK. It had a mic button that when pressed while in apple car play immediately brought siri up. I am thinking of getting this for my new JL but noticed there isn't a mic button on this model? How do you bring up the siri screen outside of verbally asking "hey siri"?
Milton High School Band say hey Siri.... and you are good to go
Hello, I'm definitely interested in getting this and the speakers installed in my 2021 Jeep Wrangler U/L.. any idea on cost and dealers in Fort Lauderdale Florida would be much appreciated! Please advise, thanks!
Excellent install video. Beats the install instructions that come with the unit. Over all, how much time is needed to install the unit?
I just did the install today and it took me about 8hrs. I moved pretty slow and methodical and followed the video. The install is easy but snaking wires and those damn brackets by the steering column took forever. Had the 5” radio in a sport s max tow. One thing to note is the on screen climate control only displays the settings and must be manually changed for my model.
Factory alpine speaker upgrade sounds much better with clean power from the new head unit. Don’t know why Jeep offers the alpine speaker upgrade with the 5” head unit.
Hi, can i also use it in germany with all functions?
I just bought this for my 2020 wrangler. I got a pretty good deal on eBay. Just as I started my install my MacBook Pro wouldn’t even let me install the info for the maestro. I either have to return the unit or pay someone for the install now.
You'll have to find a friend with a PC that will let you program your Maestro Module.
Thank you for the install. This thing however is outdated and overprices. Insane Audio sells the JL3001 and is full android. You can install any apps on that thing and you can even watch youtube or whatever you want to install on there. This thing seems like a dinosaur!
Never secured any of those modules behind the dash.... “what’s the jiggling sound...” frig that would drive me nuts.
Anyone know since the 7 inch and 8 inch screens in the Jeep Gladiator have different functions does it matter which one you get before you upgrade to this? For example does the smaller 7 inch even have the hook ups for navigation or is the 8 inch necessary? It’s a 1700 upgrade to the 8 inch so it’s important for us to know!
Looks like this is the smaller 7 inch.
What are the added values of this Alpine over the stock 8" ? Are there more important features ? If so then what are those ? It certainly catches my eyes.... Thanks
You can check out the full review video as well - ua-cam.com/video/lcD5SmH_D6k/v-deo.html
After having it in my Jeep for a few months now, I still love this radio from Alpine. I love the dedicated hard keys for nav and the back-up camera. The build in navigation, carplay, and the vehicle information screens all work great and are very useful.
@@Quadratec Thanks for the Info, Alpine is the closest Stereo that has the Apple iTunes iPod feels. This one looks awesome. May be I should wait a bit more for the price to go down a bit. Because with this unit you must upgrade all the with the powers, subs, speakers, sound processor etc. Otherwise just use the stock unit. I wonder how many extra separate modules needed to function like the stock unit ? I know that the steering wheel volume is one of them.
Other than the RCA "Pre-Out" Connectors, where is the 4-speakers/remote harness that I can hook an external amplifier to??
The install instructions from Alpine on our site have all the wiring pin outs listed that could help you if you're doing a custom install with an external amplifier - www.quadratec.com/sites/default/files/installation_instructions/Alpine-X409-WRA-JL-9in-Dash-Restyle-System-Wrangler-JL-Gladiator-JT-Install-Instructions.pdf
@@Quadratec Thank you for the reply. I saw the pin layout but it's the harness im worried about. I've already wired a system for my current JK build but I had to buy a $60 harness adapter that gave me access to crimp the 8 speaker wires to my 4-channel amp. I really hope after spending $3000 that I won't have to cut wires or buy another expensive adapter to run my amp
All that work to go from 8.4" to 9" ????
Please make a video of the features of the alpine stereo. I want to compare it to my stock.
Coming soon! We are giving Rob some time to learn all the functions.
@@Quadratec please include offroad maps capability and if it has all the same features as stock.
@@stormw777 We definitely will!
ua-cam.com/video/lcD5SmH_D6k/v-deo.html
also, anyone know this unit works with the auxiliary switch unit? A screen on the factory unit has an option for the switches to select how they work. Won’t buy the aux switch package in the Jeep if this unit makes that useless. Will have to get an aftermarket switch and install near visor.
Alpine retains the ability to set up and modify the aux switches, as well as all other factory settings.
First off, awesome video.
Second, I love working on my Jeep, especially wiring stuff up and making aftermarket stuff look OEM. Strong pass on this one though. I would have thrown so many tools at the camera man on that install. And would have gone into a deep depression when I put it all together and it doesn't fire up.
what in the natural eff! Dude, ill pay someone 300 bucks to install this. My ADD would make me wanna torch my truck after! Serious question as im installing ( literally) as we speak lol. If i already have bluetooth in my sport glad, do i still need to add the mic?
Yes, Alpine includes a separate mic that is designed specifically to work with the X409. Unfortunately the factory mic is not compatible.
Good video, just wish you showed us you playing with it a little bit.
We will have another video with all the features soon, Rob needs some time to check it out first!
If they showed him playing with it a little bit, this would be a very different video 😂
That's a different video site...
My settings are greyed out saying my car is not in park so I can’t access the settings. Please help.
pull your emergency brake up once, then down, then right back up. It needs to sense the e-brake is on.
Can you not use the factory mic and GPS antenna that I have with my 7" or are these required to be changed?
Great question
i was ready to buy since i had saved up for a mod and i have about 1600 and welp i just went on the website and BOOM 3k for this bs..........A front bumper from 7 slot customs and a warn winch it is for me in my case,cause damn thats expensive,but i just cant wait for my bumper and winch to come in for my Rubicon jt and by the way the winch is a Warn V12s.....all i need is a proper lift kit since i only got a spacer lift with shocks from rock krawler
On my last jeep i had a smitybuilt cable winch it worked great but had two spots that the cable broke and every time i use it i have to make sure i wear glove and watch out for the broken parts I'm thinking of getting the synthetic warn winch i heard good things about them.
@@jeeplova You can just replace your steel cable with a synthetic rope on your existing winch if your happy with it's performance.
I love my Alpine, but mods that improve your off road capability are definitely a better first purchase!
@@blaeinger6527 exactly man, that is what im saying,and im STILL waiting on the 7 slot customs bumpers to come back to sotck its been almost 2 months that they have been out of stock,but......atleast i got my new warn 12k winch and a bunch of other goodies
@Quadratec - I noticed that you do not install the factory USB connector into the unit. Will the USB connector that is in the center console unit, the one that is under your elbow, work with this setup? Can I put my cell phone in that hidden compartment and use the USB2 connection with Carplay? (USB1 is the one that is in the front console connections on the stock setup.)
With the way the new media center from Alpine is wired per their instructions and the way we did it in this video, USB1 is your dedication connection for Carplay and Android Auto. The second USB connection in the media center and the USB connections in the center console and rear seats become charging only connections.
You could definitely change how you connected the USB hubs during your install, or even choose not to use the replacement media center. That's really just up to you to get a littler creative during the install.
Can you add a forward facing camera
YES! Keep an eye out... Rob may be doing that very soon.
Wow, I just installed a 10.5 galaxy 6 pad. 599.00. Lol
Yeah, how good is the offroad mode on your Galaxy? How about the IPX rating? How about the steering wheel controls? How legal is it where you are to play with a tablet while driving vs using something built into your dash? How well does it attach to an Alpine amp and sub? You really aren't talking about apples to apples there.
@@blaeinger6527 it's great. I've got offline maps. GPS internet Amazon prime Radio and music on demand movies bluetooth phone service. Amps are built into jeep so bluetooth unit takes on all that with the steering wheel buttons and unlimited apps. Yup
Great video, but its so gaudy. I'd be happy with a 8.4 replacement screen.
3000??? lol, what a joke GTH.
3000 dollar radio? Wow, otherwise though really good instructional video. Maybe something a little less expensive for us peasants! :)
We do have plenty of other options, and we even have videos on our channel for some of them.
@@Quadratec Will check them out.
Does it have offroad pages like the stock JL? Does it have options for front trail camera?
the Maestro box handles all of that stuff for the radio its the bridge from factory to aftermarket.
Gropax if that’s the case can I get the trailcam from the gladiator and install it into my jl and use this alpine system to use it?
@@ialsafa you can get a front camera for the JL from Zautomotive with a Tazer JL
sorry was just reading the JT trail cam isn't supported the next gen version of this will have it for now it is everything but that. this is a JL product that will work in a JT as long as you don't have a trail cam.
Aj Phillips but that doesn’t have the wheel tracks that move where you steer
Awesome install video. I’m just not a fan of this radio.
Just take it to a stereo installer lmao
3k for a stereo? Great video but I am too poor for that.
好看， 稳定不？
But no Apple Car Play?
It has apple CarPlay.
Yeah I’m just pay someone
How much is the stock radio worth?
9929kingfish 7” used about $400 8” used I’ve heard it can’t be transplanted without a dealer involved and some other BS since it’s keyed to your VIN
holly crap i dont know if i could justify spending $3500 on a radio for a jeep
ua-cam.com/video/NUcLh6zlNGs/v-deo.html Anbody know what part number the whole unit would be?
damn expensive
*$3k lift kit/tires > $3k radio*
“I can’t believe they tried to charge me $100 to install my radio! For that price I’ll just do it myself!”
This is why people, lol.
I stop watching this video after he said. "It's easy to install" lol
Mario Rabay lol if you know what you’re doing. Hahaha
@@zinzun222bear Well, anything is easy to install with that kind of thinking ;)
Nice video but very very expensive
Glad options exist. But this install looks about as easy as doing brain surgery! Only about a thousand ways to make a mistake on install. Appreciate the vid, tho.
There's really not that many ways to make a mistake. Alpine has the wire harnesses already set up for you. You basically have to just plug everything in. If you take your time and double check that you didn't forget to plug something in, the install should go fairly painless.
3200 bucks! Ouch! That's second car / bike money.
The silver trimming looks cheesy and cheap.
You realize it matches the silver trim in the rest of the dash, right? It looks just like the silver plastic trim around the HVAC and window controls. The bolts are modeled after those on the grab handle over the glove box.
Nice radio and all. But that is ALOT of hardware and software programming it for $3000. No I’m OK I’ll skip. I’ll just go for a 8.4 Uconnect
No android os? No UA-cam? Wtf
It supports Android Auto. What reasonable manufacturer would include UA-cam in a vehicle head unit?
that mic is nasty :/ I expected better from Alpine
Do you have this unit? The mic that came with my X209-WRA-JK is great. I have 0 problems with it even though it seems tiny.
@@blaeinger6527 more the aesthetics i mean for something that's being marketed as an OEM fitting a clip on mic is not something thats done from the factory I'm pretty sure a neater solution could of been found
That’s a a lot of work for $3,000.
WOW! $3K?!? No thanks!
You can drop upwards of 60k on a Jeep, but not 3k on an upgrade for it? Hope you don't want bigger axles...
@@blaeinger6527 you really think this is worth the money, when your factory $60k truck comes with the largest screen already?
@@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467 the jeep certainly doesn't have the largest screen installed stock. Pretty sure new Dodges have 12 inch screens now.
@@blaeinger6527 didn't realize this was a 12" screen in this video.... why not start comparing them to Tesla?
$3100? Hard no lol
2999.50$🤣😂
So $3,000 and a galaxy of harness, clips, and modules later, you get a screen barely larger than the factory 8.4 (remember those are diagonal measurement). No thanks!
If you dont get the 8.4" upgraded stereo this is a good alternative if you want a larger screen. It looks like it does more then the 8.4" does also. If you have the 8.4" I dont see this being a good investment unless you like the looks more then the stock.
@@amoyer1441 factory 8.4 can be easily scored on eBay for couple of hundred bucks, and it is a true simple plug and play swap for 7 inch screen, unlike this Alpine you have to gut your dash to get all the harnesses.
@@junwang4314 i am not saying this thing is cheap. It is expensive, very expensive. It was cheaper till they ran into what i heard was a screen manufacturer issue and had to change. Dont you need to take the 8.4 to the dealer for a flash when you install it? Thats a few hundred, still not close to this cost though.
The alpine is nice that the XM tuner is separate so if you are like me and have a lifetime subscription from years ago i can use with this and not the factory radio.
@@junwang4314 Jeep won't support it if it didn't come installed in the factory. Good luck with factory software updates as well
Good luck selling a screen for 2000 even
$3000? I'll pass thanks.
What! A $5 discount off a $3000 radio.... you guys are going to go broke giving those discounts!
You beat me to it! Man I swear people with jeeps must have more money than sense. All these parts are extremely expensive. I guess people pay it. Hmmm lift, tires, wheels or a new radio??
@@fergotti yeah unless my factory ones gets destroyed there is no way i would replace the radio for a 3k one. i am still paying on the factory radio.
Matt Ferguson as soon as I can I’m buying a diesel Glad and immediately swapping in Ultimate Dana 60s, coilover suspension and new bumpers, fenders and a power drop down step. That alone is $25k in parts thank god I at least have friends to do the labor.
If I cant get a sport with LEDS and the 8.4” radio, I’ll get this radio and upgrade the lighting so that’s another $5Gs with speakers. Basically I’m paying $40k for the Jeep and $30k for the parts. F that hurts to type out lol
@@mattbrew11 for 3k I bet someone could install a tesla screen. Since you have all that dough lying around. Send me some. We just want a lift wheels and tires on our JLUS. Good luck with your build. Must be nice. Throw the hellephant in there. Don't be a cheapo 🤣🤣🤣
Matt Ferguson sorry a V8 swap is out of my budget lol. I’m getting all the torque I could want for $4k extra. That I can swing.
As far as all that money I’ve gone without a Jeep for over 10 years and have just “normal” vehicles so I’ve saved all that fun money up and I figure if a rubicon can sticker for $62 maxed out with a V6 and a $66k with the diesel, I can spend an extra $5- $8 and have a truck that goes anywhere I feel like steering it on 40s. I turn 40 next year and I’m still not married so that also makes something like this a lot more feasible. It’s my last ICE vehicle so I’m planning to keep it till rust takes it away or I can no longer climb into it.
I can actually also justify the truck and write it off as I recently purchased land zoned for agriculture and I intend to produce a few things in small quantities. That opens up savings on red diesel which further slightly reduces the cost.
The most exciting part to me is that I am building a container home on the land and it will be entirely off grid and it’s rugged so a Jeep on 40s isn’t unreasonable. I’d still probably rather have a couple kids at this point but I’m trying to take advantage of low overhead life as long as possible lol
TMI rant over
This is the most complicated radio install I ever seen. Over priced as well. I like my Stock 8.4 inch om my rubicon better.
I agree that it is complicated and expensive, but it is also more than just a radio. It integrates with the factory CAN bus.
Well, I can sum up in four words;
Why?
HOW much?!?!
No.
I love your videos, but for $3k just for the radio...I'm sure the buyer could afford a pro install.
Bill Sanders idk man. Part of being a man is being able to do this stuff yourself. And honestly who knows what the people at the shop are doing to your stuff.
3k fuck no
$3,000!!!! Lol!!
Wow, that’s one ugly unit.
This thing is absolutely garbage as well as the set up! They have you using an RCA plug adapter for the back up camera?? Seriously??. Hey Alpine For the money your charging why not give your customers the correct wire in the first place? I ended up building a mount for my iPad Pro which is 100 times better!