Factory speaker identification help

[Biker605]

I am looking for help identifying if these speakers that came in my 98 TJ were a factory option and if anyone knows anything about them. I am have a difficult time tracking down info on Google. Thanks for everyone’s help in advance!

 

[Jerry Bransford]

The factory soundbar for the 98 was one long piece with speakers at the ends, so that's not factory for 1998. They went with separate pods in 2003 and newer but those don't even look like what's in my '04 IIRC. A photo that shows it straight on to better see that small black square next to the speaker would be helpful but I don't recall that on mine.

This is what the 97-02 Jeep sound bar looked like...

 

[John Cooper]

The factory soundbar for the 98 was one long piece with speakers at the ends, so that's not factory for 1998. They went with separate pods in 2003 and newer but those don't even look like what's in my '04 IIRC. A photo that shows it straight on to better see that small black square next to the speaker would be helpful but I don't recall that on mine.

Could that be like a InstaTrunk speaker setup?

It's new to me also.

 

[jjvw]

Where in the Jeep does it go?

 

[Biker605]

I’ll have to upload a better picture later. They go directly behind the rear seat in the cargo area.

 

[John Cooper]

I’ll have to upload a better picture later. They go directly behind the rear seat in the cargo area.

That's what I was thinking, possibly an add on sub/tweeter set up.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

I’ll have to upload a better picture later. They go directly behind the rear seat in the cargo area.

Oh gotcha, disregard my request for a straight-on photo then.

 

[SSTJ]

Interesting; I've never seen that. Looks like a speaker version of the insta-trunk / add-a-trunk.

If it's from the factory, I'm going to guess that it was an upgrade option on later models? Tell us what you learn.

Edit: Are you saying that you're sure it came as a factory option in 98?

 

[jeffmarion]

It was not a "factory option" but a Mopar aftermarket add on. And they are very hard to find, only seen a few here and there over the years.

 

[06lj]

It was called a Mopar Sound Deck and was available from Jeep as an aftermarket item.

 

[flyinfish]

Here's a thread that shows the mounting location behind the back seat.

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/mopar-sound-deck-wiring-help.43548/

 

[SSTJ]

It was not a "factory option" but a Mopar aftermarket add on. And they are very hard to find, only seen a few here and there over the years.

Great. Now I want one. I was perfectly happy with my setup until I saw this.