There are a couple options for a roof rack on your 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited with a hard top, from Yakima and Thule, with both allowing you to use the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs # TH898.
The parts you need for the Yakima roof rack consist of:
- Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00426 (Black)
- SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y53TR
- Landing Pad 6 # Y00226
The parts you need for the Thule roof rack consist of:
- Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars... view full answer...
I can confirm for you that the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited, so long as it has the standard factory bumper without winches or guards. These base plates are compatible with Roadmaster motorhome-mounted tow bars only, such as the Roadmaster Falcon 2 # RM-520. view full answer...
Yes, you can use s Blue Ox base plate kit with the Demco Dominator tow bar, part # DM9511008. You just need to use the adapters, part # BX88310. view full answer...
Yes, we have confirmed with Curt that the T-Connector # C56407 is compatible with the LED connections on your 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited Sahara. Attached is a picture of the connector for the Curt that you can compare to the connector on your JL if you would like.
I have also attached a link to the written instructions and a helpful article that explains how to route a 12V power wire to the battery. view full answer...
In order to attach the Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform to a set of crossbars you would need the kit that comes with universal mounts which is part # RR42114BF for 48" long x 37" wide or part # RR42115BF for 58" long x 47" wide. This system attaches to round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars. This includes Thule AeroBlade crossbars however, they do not make a kit with AeroBlade crossbars that will fit your 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited.
Instead, I recommend using the Rhino-Rack... view full answer...
We do have a fit for powered running boards on your 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler 4-Door, and what you need is the following part number:
- Aries ActionTrac Motorized Running Boards with Custom Installation Kit # AA3036571 view full answer...
Yes, you can purchase additional straps for the Valterra RV Waste Valve Cap part # T1020CLRVP using the Replacement Strap part # TSV7N which is 8" in length and black in color. view full answer...
Yes, the Aries ActionTrac Motorized Running Boards, # AA3025165 will fit 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited. These motorized running boards will lower to automatically create a pair of steps on each side of your vehicle, the 2nd Step deploys and retracts from main housing when doors open and close. All needed hardware for installation is included. view full answer...
You will need a hitch extender like the Curt Hitch Extender part # C45791 in order to clear the rear spare tire on a Jeep with most bike racks like the Thule T2 Bike Rack. There are a few hanging style racks that will clear as is but that's pretty much it. view full answer...
I checked with Tekonsha, the manufacturer of wiring harness # 118786, and there are no known issues with this wiring harness and LED lights on the new 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited. view full answer...
We do have a solution for you to have a square bar roof rack on your 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited but unfortunately you won't be able to use Inno bars as they are not compatible with the Thule feet.
I am not sure what the 150 Thule feet are that you referenced but I can say that the correct gutter feet for your 2018 JL is part # TH65BJ for the newer 60" SquareBar Crossbars # TH712500.
If you would like to add locks to your roof rack then you also need the 4 pack of lock cores # TH450400.
Attached... view full answer...
As long as the D-Ring bumper mount on your 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited is 1" thick and has a mounting hole that is 7/8" or 1" in diameter, and as long as your bumper is rated for flat towing you are good to use Adapter # RM-035-1 for flat towing your JL Wrangler Unlimited.
For a compatible tow bar and safety cables rated for 6,000 lbs I recommend the Falcon All Terrain # RM-522 and Coiled Cables # RM-643. A complete flat towing setup also includes vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental... view full answer...
Thanks for the details!
Since you're pulling a smaller trailer that doesn't have brakes you just need a 4-Way flat wiring harness and for that we have the T-One # 118786 which tees in behind the tail lights on your 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited and draws power directly from the battery.
To secure the 4-Way next to your hitch receiver for easy access you can use the mounting brackets # 18144 and # C57202.
Attached is an installation video of this wiring harness installed on a 2018 JLU... view full answer...
The Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box part # TH629807 has a minimum crossbar spacing of 23-5/8" and a maximum crossbar spacing of 36-7/8". This is measured from the center of each crossbar. view full answer...
The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56407 is designed for the LED lighting package and will work with your Sahara according to my tech contact at Curt. This harness connects to your factory wiring behind each tail light. Once you've plugged in the T-connector, run the hot lead to your car battery, which can be found in your trunk on the passenger's side. Connect the lead to the included fuse holder, and then connect the fuse holder to the... view full answer...
The Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM9519336 that you referenced will work perfectly with your Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar as long as you add the Demco Adapter # DM9523127. The adapter is what will allow the tabless base plates to attach to the Avail Tow Bar.
I absolutely agree that the Demco Base Plate Kit offers an extremely clean appearance as there won't be any protruding brackets. I have attached an image of this kit installed on your 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited that you can check... view full answer...
Yes, the Yakima HoldUp 2 Bike Rack part # Y02443 and the Yakima HoldUp EVO 2 Bike Rack part # Y02479 will work with the Yakima BackSwing Swing Away Hitch Extender part # Y02483. I confirmed this with my contact at Yakima for you. They have tested these together which is why they are able to confirm fit.
The Kuat Pivot Swing Away Hitch Extender part PV20B is no longer available but you could still use the Kuat NV 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack part # NV22B with the Yakima BackSwing Swing Away... view full answer...
The Thule Hitching Post Pro Folding/Tilting 4 Bike Rack # TH934XTR has a tilting mast feature that can be seen in the linked photo and in the linked video at the 1:40 mark. The mast can tilt back to about a 45-degree angle. On the Grand Cherokee in the example video the hatch can open fully.
The fixed vertical base part of the tilting mechanism, shown in the photo, will extend up 6-inches from the horizontal shank. If you measure 6-inches up from the top of your hitch opening you will... view full answer...
I can certainly recommend a Timbren axle-less system for you. The Timbren Silent Ride Suspension does not have a bracket to flip the axle because there wouldn't be a way to attach the system to the frame if the axle is flipped. When you "flip the axle" you are putting the leaf springs or suspension above the axle which is not going to work with the Timbren Silent Ride system. I also checked to see if they had any spacers available to help with tire clearance and they do not.
I recommend... view full answer...
I reached out to my contacts at Curt Manufacturing and Draw-Tite and they at this time they do not currently offer a hitch or wiring for the new 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL vehicles. However when one is available with the correct fit, can I reach out to you? view full answer...