KSSW

Hey guys,

I just got the GEAR overhead console for my Jeep as a birthday present! I've wanted it forever and have really been looking forward to getting it. However, there is a problem. I went to install it the other day and hit a snag right away. On my 07, the center roof attachment point (the one you hardtop guys use) doesnt unscrew like on other models. Now I could just drill it out, but I'm hoping someday in the future to get a hardtop and this point is really needed to keep it water tight. I was wondering if you guys can think of anyways to fab up a connection to the existing center roof attachment point. Basically, the console connects straight from the center point and then back above the sound bar. (I attacked the link for the installation instructions for your visual people) Any Ideas are really, really appreciated

http://www.quadratec.com/Assets/Installation/114558.pdf

tapp

Can you use this with the hardtop?

brobbins67

The hardtop doesn't attach to the center footman loop.

waggz_tenn

I was thinking about getting one of these for my 2012 Rubicon kinda second guessing it now after reading this

jes1848

The Center point is used for the windshield when it is flipped down it secures it to the hood so it doesn't flop around on the road or trail, so unless you plan on putting your windshield down then you don't have to worry as to how to take that off drilling it out would work if its a rivet but it might be a pressure screw where the top pops when it is torqued up in that case if you drill it out then use an extractor that might work. If all else fail you can always drill it out.

CollllllloJK

The center footman loop is only used on the 2011+ hardtop

Hack12

These guys are correct. The hardtop uses the two footman loops above your visors. The middle footman loop is useless in this scenario. I installed the Smittybilt GEAR Overhead Console two weeks ago and also had to drill out the middle footman loop in my 2008 JKU Sahara. The installation was super easy and the console looks awesome. I also am running it with my Freedom hardtop though it says it's made for use with Soft tops only. It fits perfectly fine with the hardtop. When taking off the Freedom Top, I merely have to open all the latches on the outsides first, then I have ample room to lift the top a bit and unlatch the middle two. When putting the Freedom Top back on, I do the reverse, middle two latches first and then the outside latches. To make a long story short, go ahead with your install, it will look awesome and will have absolutely no negative effects when you decide to put on your Hardtop.

As you can see in the first picture I posted, the front latches of the Hardtop attach to the visor footman loops, not the center. Drill that sucker right out and enjoy your extra storage space with a badass look!

waggz_tenn

Its hard to see the console in those pics

Hack12

Yeah, not the best pics...sorry. They were taken with my iphone.

KSSW

Awesome news! Thanks so up for the help guys! I'll post some pictures when I get it installed later this weekend...