Reviews for Smittybilt G.E.A.R. Overhead Console for 97-06 Jeep Wrangler TJ & Unlimited

I received this as a gift over Christmas, and it is very nice. The mounting platform itself is VERY solid and heavy, and it doesn't interfere with any kind of top. While the platform is very nice, being military and having plenty of my own personal tactical gear, I can say the MOLLE isn't the best quality. That said, it will definitely work for this particular application. Installing is easy, but you do need your top off or folded back. If you wanted to, you could even bunch up the pouches close enough to make room for mounting a CB or some toggle switches.

Very sturdy and good utilization of unused space. Would highly recommend. The only complaint is the clamp for the roll bar was too big so I had to buy a smaller one at the hardware store

I installed this product on my 03 TJ about a year ago. Very easy to install. Very sturdy product. Instead of using all of the included storage bags, I left a couple off and utilized the space to mount my CB overhead and out of the way. I couldn't be more happy. Excellent product.

This is built right, I originally felt it was a little on the high price side but when I received it, the metal portion is SOLID! The cover and bags are good quality. I see where the money goes to. This is easy to install. I could not find anywhere if it interfered with my soft top, a BESTOP TREKTOP NX. It does not interfere. It fits great and stays out of the way of the top. Its nice to finally have somewhere to put stuff and at the ready.

Just installed this product today. Very easy install. Did not have to lower the soft top or even fold it back. Total install time was under an hour.
Structural parts are all very substantial and high quality; the MOLLE and accompanying bags are good quality, though not quite as nice as other MOLLE kits I've seen.
I was a little reticent of the idea of drilling out the rivets attaching the footman loop for the bracket placement, but was pleased to find that Smitty Built has updated the kit with multiple brackets so you no longer have to drill anything- this is a completely bolt-on install.
I was able to use all of the bags and still have room up front to thread the bracket for my little Cobra DX19 CB through the MOLLE and mount it to the overhead console, as well.
All in all, a great quality product, easy to install, with flexibility for self-customization and add-ons.

I am sorry to say and disappointed I have to write this review. My wife bought this for Christmas a year ago and the loops to the base holder are sadly rotted. I went to adjust one of the packs and they fell off without me being able to unsnap them. Quality seems to be poor. It should have not torn so easily, and was not exposed to the sun, so that cannot be the problem. Im afraid to move the others for fear of the loops busting like the others. The loops for the sippers have also come to be easily frayed. I have purchased other items from Quadratec and they seemed to be good, this however, I am disappointed. Be nice to get a replacement free of charge as it did not last as long as it should have. Did any one else have this problem????