Reviews for Mountain Off-Road DPJL18DS Driver Side Dead Pedal for 18-21 Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT
Easy to install and adjust. Great add-on to the JL for long rides. Highly recommend for any JL owner.
It took quite a bit of effort to install this dead pedal, but after I did a few McGyver rigs to make installing this pedal it was a breeze, for instance I used a piece of gorilla tape to hold that flange with the two welded bolts, it didn't work like I hoped, next I rolled up some cardboard and wedged it between that same flange and the frame of the truck to hold it in place, that worked very well and now it looks, and feels great, and the driving experience is a lot more comfortable especially with my very long legs, and now I don't have to rest my knee on the window crank. I might have to re-tighten the nuts on that flange after a couple of weeks of use, but that's normal, I've experienced this many times with nuts and bolts over the years of working on cars, and trucks.
Like most others, I dropped the nuts and had to dig them out, but that's part of the process. Very well made, finish is great (even if you can't see it after installation).
I was really surprised at the difference in leg stress with the pedal. Really comfortable, more relaxed leg, and still enough room to stretch way out if you want by just shifting your foot a little. Note for installation. There is a rib on the backside of the factory bracket, so the pedal cross piece doesn't lay flat, it will rock a little, and be aware there are wires running back there, careful not to trap them in a pinch point. I had to loosen everything and move the wires.
best thing I ever installed! product is very sturdy and well made. installation was a breeze.highly recommend
In all, it took about an hour to put this pedal in. The hardest part is tightening the bolts that secure the bracket to the vehicle. I wanted the pedal to feel secure to the vehicle, meaning no rattling or obvious looseness. Using a ratchet made it reasonably effortless, yet provided the potential of shearing the bolt off the bracket; hence, I would use caution when tightening these nuts. I would also recommend that M.O.R.E. provide bolt torque specifications. Other tools used, blue tape to hold washers in place until bolt was threaded.
Heavy duty quality pedal but installation was frustrating. Very tight space to work in. I used duct tape to hold the back plate in place until I could manage to get one and the other screw though the holes. Good instructions and a high quality pedal.
Solid pedal, feels like it will take on anything and not even flinch. Installation is a breeze and I am probably the least handy person to write a review. Now the difference between me and the other reviewers that are handy is that I am 5’5 and thin. The installation is a breeze, the spaces are just tight. Just be sure you assemble the pedal solidly before mounting. I used a zip tie to hold the mounting bar and then placed washers and tightened screws by hand. Then used a small socket wrench to tighten. Very happy with the purchase highly recommend. For the big guys, maybe enlist your kids to help out with the installation. Good learning plus bonding experience. Cheers.
A well made nice looking dead pedal. Do not know why jeep did not make this stock on the JL, along with the digital lights. I also had to drill my holes larger to make them fit the mounting bracket plate. No biggy . Removing the plastic kick plate below the steering wheel helps you see it all much better during the install. I live in Daytona Beach Florida, it is September and my shirt was soaked with sweat by the time I was through. Good times.
I'm used to having something to rest my foot on next to the pedals and was surprised just how much space is down there on the JL. This was a great addition and comfortable footrest. Easy to install. Helpful to have a cordless drill around for tightening it down or a small socket wrench. I'm 5'7 and I used the smallest size setting putting it closest to the passenger seat.
Received this over the weekend, installed and it is working great.