Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® has launched new lighting and aftermarket accessories designed to fit 2020-up* Jeep® Gladiator JT and 2018-up* Jeep® Wrangler JL models at the 2021 SEMA Show. The Jeep® Accessories product line by Metra has expanded to offer a complete plug-n-play RGB lighting kit, a replacement grille, hood trim light, and power connection accessories. “Everything in our new line has been designed for a fast and easy plug-and-play installation into the latest Jeep models,” says Jason Anderson, VP of Product Research and Development at Metra Electronics. “Jeep owners are always looking for ways to make their vehicle unique, while still being able to take it off-road and get dirty. Our products are built to withstand all of that and will be available soon,” he added.

Complete Plug-N-Play RGB Lighting Kit

One kit has everything needed to light the wheel well, add a rear, front, and side underglow, light the front and rear footwells, and add a backlit grille with RGB LED lights controlled by a smartphone app. The new JP-RGBKT-1 kit is easy to install with plug-n-play connections, less wiring, and one controller for the smartphone app to sync everything together. It also has expandable options compatible with Metra’s Heise® Infinite Series RGB lightbars and cube-style lights to use the same controller and app. This kit is designed with plug-n-play connections for Jeep® Gladiator JT and Wrangler JL models* with mounting hardware and extension cables included. It is rated IP67 and has dual interior and exterior connections to the controller for maximum current and even illumination. Using the smartphone app, users can choose from 16 million different color options using the Metra RGB smartphone app with pre-built lighting transitions, flash patterns, and more.

            JP-RGBKT-1 Product Specifications:

• Complete RGB lighting kit
• Designed to fit Jeep® Gladiator JT and Wrangler JL models*
• Uses Metra’s RGB smartphone app for color selections, pre-programmed lighting transitions, flash patterns, and more
• Full kit current draw: 4.5A @13.8V, leaving room to add more lights
• IP67 rated

This kit includes:

• (2) 48” and (2) 36” LED underglow tubes
• (1) 10” and (1) 18” LED grille tubes
• 4 LED wheel-well rock lights
• (4) 10” LED interior foot-well tubes
• RGB-CB1 controller and mounting bracket
• JP-APJLJT accessory quick connect
• Dual interior and exterior connections to the controller
• Mounting hardware and extension cables

Talon Attack™ Replacement Grille

Metra’s new OEM-style replacement grille, the JP-GRILLE1, adds an aggressive look to the front of a Jeep®. This single-piece grille is easy to install, can be painted to match the vehicle’s color, and is constructed from UV-resistant ABS plastic for extra durability.

JP-GRILLE1 Product Specifications:

• Talon Attack™ OEM-style replacement grille
• Adds a unique, distinctive look to the front exterior
• Designed to fit Jeep® Gladiator JT and Wrangler JL models*
• Easy installation with only 6 simple push pins on the radiator support
• Constructed with durable ABS plastic
• Paintable black finish

Hood Trim Light and Protector

The new JP-GUARD1 protects the hood while adding amber LED marker lights for a functional and stylish upgrade. This trim light hood guard is easy to install with 3M® adhesive and a convenient 2-wire connection from under the hood. It can be painted to match the vehicle for a seamless look and is constructed from UV-resistant ABS plastic for extra durability.

JP-GUARD1 Product Specifications:

• Hood trim light and protector
• Designed to fit Jeep® Gladiator JT and Wrangler JL models*
• An easy way to add a stylish lighting accent to the hood
• Durable UV-resistant ABS plastic construction protects the hood
• Light strip has 5 forward-facing amber marker lights
• 3M® automotive-grade adhesive for easy mounting
• Convenient 2-wire connection
• Paintable black finish
• For splice-free installation use the JP-LAH1 (sold separately)

DRL Adapter Harness for Lighting Accessories

Metra’s JP-LAH1 harness is used to safely add aftermarket lighting without overloading the factory circuits. It is designed to tap into the DRL and running light circuits and has 2 quick disconnect accessory plugs with 15-amp fuses. A 12-gauge power wire leads to the vehicle’s battery and includes a 30-amp in-line fuse.

JP-LAH1 Product Specifications:

• Complete pre-wired harness with OE connectors and built-in circuit protection
• 2 quick disconnect accessory plugs with 15-amp fuses in each
• Safely add additional lighting accessories with ease
• Designed to fit Jeep® Gladiator JT and Wrangler JL models*
• Taps into DRL and running light circuits with pre-wired T-harness
• Pre-wired relays keep the OE circuits from being overloaded

12V Accessory Power Adapter

Metra’s JP-APJLJT is a 12V accessory power adapter used for installing aftermarket accessories without any wire splicing. It plugs into the back of the lower dashboard power port and has a 10-amp fuse to protect the added accessory.

JP-APJLJT Product Specifications:

• Easy to install accessory harness
• Designed to fit Jeep® Gladiator JT and Wrangler JL models*
• Works in both two and four-door models*
• No splicing required
• Plugs into the back of the lower dashboard power port
• 10-amp fuse protects added accessory

These new products will be shipping soon and are on display at Metra’s main SEMA Show booth #12141 in the North Hall and off-road/powersports booth #61041 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center until November 5th. *See MetraOnline.com for up-to-date, vehicle specific information.

About Metra Electronics®

At Metra, 12volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world.  We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for more than 75 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine® and Daytona Lights®. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium AV and surveillance products from MetraAV™. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.