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(1)I'm Ryan from extremeterrain.com, and this is my review and installation of the Rugged Ridge A-Pillar Switch Pod, fitting all 2007 and up JKs. There are a couple of different versions of this switch pod. You can get just the pod itself and get your own switches, you can get the pod with an assortment of either four switches or, like we have here, three switches and two USB charging ports, and you can also get this pod for both the left and the right side of your Jeep. There are also different pods for the 2007-2010 JK and the '11 and up JK, so make sure you get the right one that fits your interior. Today we are going to talk through the installation of this switch panel, which is a very simple one-out-of-three wrenches, and we'll also talk about the construction and a few of the other features of this kit. These are going to be for those of you who have electronic accessories on your JK and want a easy-to-access and very clean-looking switch pod. If you get the version of this switch panel that comes with the switches, you'll have lighted switches that make it very easy to tell which switches are on and which ones are off. And, if you get the driver side version of this switch panel, the switches are very easy to access from the driver's position. You can also, as we mentioned before, get this without the switches if you decide to get custom switches. These are a standard size switch, but you can get any number of different types of switches to put in the switch panel. And something that is newer from Rugged Ridge is the version of this that has the dual USB charging ports. So that's certainly a great option if you're looking to be able to charge a cell phone or even a GPS unit without needing to take up your cigarette lighter adapter that you currently have in your Jeep. As far as construction goes, this is a really well-made switch panel. This is designed to look like factory. It will snap right in place of your factory trim that's already on your A-pillar. Again, it blends right in and looks really good. It actually looks like it was designed from the factory to be there, which is a nice feature. There are some other A-pillar switch panels like this one that aren't year-specific, and they don't quite fit as well as this one from Rugged Ridge. But, because this one does change when the interior changed from 2010 to 2011, there are two different versions of this kit. You get the right one for your Jeep and you know it's going to fit really, really well.Now, regardless of whether you get the version of this with four switches or with three switches and the USB charging port, or the left side or the right side, or what year it is you get. They're all going to come with a blank switch panel like this, with the blanks right in there. The first step is to actually cut these out and put in whatever switches or charging ports you're going to use, whether it be the ones from Rugged Ridge that come in the kit with the panel or your own switches of your choosing. But it is important to know that you will have to cut these out. That is a nice feature, though, because I've seen people who maybe only have two auxiliary lights that you want to switch through here but, if all four of these were cut out, you would have to buy four switches to fill in those holes. Otherwise, it would look unfinished. This way, you can cut out exactly as many switch holes as you need for the actual switches you're going to be using. And, again, you can really switch anything you want as long as you're wiring it correctly, from lights to refrigerators to winches. The possibilities are really endless with what you can switch. But, again, if you're looking for a really clean way to mount the switches, this is a great option for that.Getting the switch panel from Rugged Ridge installed is also going to be very, very simple. As I mentioned before, I'm gonna give this a one-out-of-three wrenches for install. All you need to do is remove a couple of pieces of trim from your Jeep, starting with, first, your sun visor on whichever side you're mounting the panel, and then there is a corner piece that connects your windshield frame to your support cage that will need to come down. And then, finally, there is the A pillar trim from the factory itself that you'll remove. After that, as I said before, you'll cut out the actual switch holes you're going to be using, install your switches, get the piece into location, do whatever wiring you need to do behind there, then snap this piece into place. Replace that corner piece and, finally, put your sun visor back on. It might sound like there are a lot of steps, but this is a very, very simple process. All you need are some torque bits and some screwdrivers, maybe a trim piece to help you remove that factory trim, and you'll probably need, maybe, a half hour of time to get everything apart and back together again. Now, that's not counting for your wiring which, of course, depending on what you're wiring and how you decide to wire it, that can take a little bit more time. But to install the actual switch panel with the switches is a very quick and easy process. As I mentioned before, the switches, if you do decide to go with the kit from Rugged Ridge, these are three terminal switches because they are lighted switches. The USB port just has two terminals, a positive and a negative. So the wiring for these is pretty traditional as far as automotive switch wiring goes. I think that this switch panel is really fairly priced for what you get, and that's without even looking at the kits you can get with the switches and the charging port. That's just looking at the panel itself. Even down to the detail, to the texture on the panel, it just looks factory. It looks really, really good in the Jeep. It's very easily accessible, especially, again, if you get that driver side version. The passenger side version is much more difficult to access from the driver side. But that driver side A pillar panel is very, very easy to access, it looks factory, and it's one of the best places to mount switches in your JK, in my opinion. I really like this location, and I think it's absolutely worth it. Even if you don't like these switches, you can always just get the panel and put whatever switches in there you'd like.So if you have some electronic accessories on your JK, whether it be lights, a winch, or any number of other electronics, and you're looking for a clean way to mount those switches, this switch panel, with our without the switches, is a really nice way to go. So that's my review of the Rugged Ridge A-Pillar Switch Panel, fitting all 2007 and up JKs, that you can find right here at extremeterrain.com.
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Features, Description, Reviews, Q&A, Specs & Installation
Features
- Driver Side A-Pillar Switch Pod
- Black Textured Plastic
- Matches Interior Wrangler Trim
- Allows You to Mount Four Switches
- Constructed with Pre-Molded Cutouts
- Snaps Into Place, No Cutting or Mods Necessary
- 5 Year Limited Warranty
- Fits 2011-2018 Wrangler JK Models
Description
Specs. The Left-Hand Black A-Pillar Switch Pod by Rugged Ridge is a sleek, easy to install accessory that adds four rocker switches to your driver's side A-pillar. Made to blend in with the Jeep's interior trim, this switch pod is made out of plastic and is black with an appropriate texture. The material is high quality and will stand up to ordinary use as well as any other part of interior trim.
Construction. Constructed with pre-molded cutouts, Rugged Ridge's Left-Hand Black A-Pillar Switch Pod accommodates 4 rocker switches and associated wiring. All wiring should be installed prior to snapping the pod into place. The pod clicks onto the A-pillar and needs no cutting, drilling, or installation tools for fitment. This handy part is covered fully by Rugged Ridge's standard 5 year limited warranty against defects.
Application. This Rugged Ridge Black A-Pillar Switch Pod is designed to be used in the 2011-2018 Left Hand Drive (LHD) Wrangler JK models.
Fitment:
- 2011 Jeep Wrangler
- 2012 Jeep Wrangler
- 2013 Jeep Wrangler
- 2014 Jeep Wrangler
- 2015 Jeep Wrangler
- 2016 Jeep Wrangler
- 2017 Jeep Wrangler
- 2018 Jeep Wrangler
Rugged Ridge 17235.58
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Installation & What's in the Box
Installation Info
What's in the Box
- (1) Switch Pod
4.4
Customer Reviews (332)
Review Summary
Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour
Installation Cost: $1.00
Aug 31, 2023
2016 Wrangler - Brian88
Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour
Decent
This wasn't a perfect fit, could have been better. There's no need for a bottom clip. Need to be careful when cutting out the slots for a switch cause there's very little plastic between each slot. It does hold the switch in even though the plastic got cut between the spaces.
Fit 3/5
Quality 4/5
Bang For Your Buck 4/5
Jul 21, 2023
2014 Rubicon - RayT
Installation Time: Afternoon
drivers side A-pillar with USB plugs installed
This side was easy to install. The key to get this installed is to make the inside hookup points in the new one just like your old one. it's easy to do. The new one had two push in metal clips and one plastic pin to mount it with. No matter what I tried I couldn't get it to mount. I sat the new one on the bench and compared it to the original. The new one had two clips. the original had the top clip and just the stand part for the bottom clip. The plastic pin on the original was a lot shorter then the new one. I took a razor knife, heated it up, and cut the bottom clip off the stand leaving the stand just like the original. I cut off the plastic pin to the same length as the original and pit a point on it to help get it started just like the original and the new one had befor I cut it off. when you put it in you must push down on it hard to line up the pin. then it will clip in where it belongs. The installing the USB plugs was also easy you must take your time and try not to slip and cut outside the area you want to cut for the switch. Then cut just a notch for the switch where you may need it. try not to cut the area the switch locked into. this was easy if you took your time. even though my USB plugs look like switches they are just plugs. But they mount just like a switch would mount in this. It would only take about two hours to do the cutting and install. It took me longer than that to figure out why they wouldn't fit.
Fit 3/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Apr 5, 2021
2013 Wrangler - Rockerlights
Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour
Awesome product at a great price
I recently purchased a my Jeep Wrangler its a 2013. When I purchased it it had light PODs and a light bar, both LEDs. The switch was a push button and it needed to be upgraded, so I jumped on the internet and did some research. I found this product and it fit the bill 100%. I watched a number of video, purchased the item and some custom rocker switches and installed it in less then a hour. I highly recommend this product and the company that makes it.
Fit 4/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Jan 23, 2021
2016 Wrangler - MicheleG
Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour
OEM look
Easy to install. Nice looking finish, doesn’t look like an add on.
Fit 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Dec 11, 2020
2016 Wrangler - Chad1999
Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour
Works but didn’t fit right
Came in the mail super fast, but wasn’t for my year jeep, ended up trimming to make fit
Fit 1/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 4/5
Sep 30, 2020
2013 Wrangler - Olimkins
Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour
Super functional
This went on super easy; not only does it look good but I can finally have some switches without giving up any space!
Fit 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Jul 12, 2020
2015 Wrangler - brickee
Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour
A pillar Pod
a little tricky to install but not bad I am very pleased with the end result.
Fit 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Jul 1, 2020
2007 Wrangler - StephenH
Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour
Looks nice great fit
This was a perfect fit for of accessory lighting switches. Took ten minutes to remove old cut out switch location and install Looking to get another one for my Jeep now.
Fit 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Jun 9, 2020
2014 Wrangler -
Installation Time: Afternoon
Money Pit
I call my JK "Money Pit"! But this A-Pillar switch pod is far from being a big cost investment!!! One of the better improvements. Fit great and works good for the winch controls and front off road lights I added for my JK. It looks factory and clean and fit perfect!!!
Fit 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Feb 13, 2020
2016 Wrangler - Dylanb123
Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour
Awesome
It is great! It looks good, looks professionally done! The only complaint I have is it’s difficult to cut the holes... but when you heat up the panel a bit it’s easy. I love it so much!
Fit 5/5
Appearance 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 4/5
Questions & Answers (4)
5 Top Rated Questions
Q: What size switches fit in the pre-cut holes?
A: The Rugged Ridge Black A-Pillar Switch Pod is designed to accept standard rocker switches.
Q: With this fit a jku
A: Yes, this will fit 11-18 JKU models.
Q: I see in some of the customer photos there are switches that are marked as, for example, " Windshield Lights" horizontally. This looks great because it makes it much easier to read, and I must ask where can I find those switches?
A: Unfortunately, we do not currently carry horizontally etched rocker switches.
Q: I just installed GraBars in my Hard Rock Rubicon. Will the upper switch(es) be occluded from the GraBar? Thanks
A: Hello, this A Pillar Switch Pod will not obstruct the use of the GraBars.
Will It Fit My Wrangler
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