Quadratec How-To Guides

March 28, 2025
5 min read

Halogen used to be everything for vehicle lighting. These days LED holds the crown. Here are the differences.

March 25, 2025
5 min read

How To Properly Adjust Jeep LED Headlights

LED headlights are an extremely popular, and easy, addition to your Jeep. However, correctly adjusting these lights is crucial to their overall performance.

January 20, 2025
15 min read

How To Upgrade Your Jeep For Winter Recovery Duty

Keeping yourself safe while helping out others during the winter months is very important. And we offer some top products you may not have considered that make for excellent accessories this time of year.

January 17, 2025
8 min read

How To Prepare Your Jeep For Winter Recovery Duty

If you are planning on using your Jeep to help stranded motorists this winter, here is what you need to know.

June 3, 2024
5 min read

How To Remain Street Legal When Removing Jeep Doors

Many states share the same vehicle mirror laws; however, knowing what you need for your particular area can save you from a costly ticket.

March 1, 2024
4 min read

How To Understand IP Ratings

It is not a throwaway number or rating. No, an IP will let you know just how good your new winch or lighting will perform in the worst of conditions.

December 4, 2023
6 min read

How To Create Your Own AEV 'Level II' Upfit Kit

Sure you can purchase a 2024 Rubicon and add this option. Or, for those with earlier JL models, you can piece it out and build your own setup.

June 17, 2022
6 min read

How To Upgrade Your Factory Wrangler JK Hood Catches To Mopar JL Style

Mopar Wrangler JL hood catches are a much improved design over the JK version, and the best part — they will work on your JK as well.

August 13, 2021
5 min read

How To Attach Vinyl Decals And Stickers

Before you apply your new Jeep decal, make sure the vehicle's surface is all cleaned and ready. Your decal will thank you.

June 25, 2021
9 min read

How To Replace Your Jeep's Damaged Power Mirror

If trail damage, or some other issue, has compromised your Jeep's side mirror, here is how to deal with the problem.

January 8, 2020

Installing TJ Wrangler Fishbone Fenders and Sliders

If you are looking to retool your TJ look with some new flares and sliders, Fishbone has some pieces that are perfect for your needs.

February 7, 2018

Quadratec Academy: How To Remove 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL's Headlights

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL introduced many redesigned components. One is the headlights, which are now an entire unit. But that doesn't mean they are more difficult to remove when upgrading.

February 7, 2018

Quadratec Academy: How To Remove A 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Grille

No, that front grille on your JL Wrangler is not permanently attached to the vehicle. Truth is, the thing can be easily removed - and needs to if you want to access other accessories.

February 7, 2018

Quadratec Academy: How To Fold Down A 2018 Wrangler JL Windshield

Forget hours of work and all kinds of hardware - the windshield on your JL Wrangler is simple, quick and safe to fold down. We'll show you how.

February 6, 2018

Quadratec Academy: How To Remove Your JK Wrangler Headlights

Whether it is to upgrade into something better, or simply to replace a factory light, taking out those headlights shouldn't be a mystery.

February 1, 2018

Installing Quadratec LED Tail Lights On Your JK Wrangler

Replacing those weak incandescent tail lights not only makes things brighter, but adds that safety element as well.

January 8, 2018

Installing Hyline Offroad Aluminum Inner Fender Liners

These inner fender liners are more than dress up items as they protect while also venting engine heat and allowing for maximum tire articulation.

September 8, 2017

Installing Hyline Offroad Front Inner Fender Liners On A Wrangler JK

Hyline's beautiful inner liners can take away that ugly factory inner liner look while adding heat-dissipating vents for functionality.

August 14, 2017

Installing Bushwacker Flat Style Flares on Wrangler JK

These flares are perfect for those who add suspension kits and larger tires as they will virtually eliminate tire rub - plus they look fantastic.

May 22, 2017

Installing Kentrol Tailgate Hinges, Rear Wiper Arm Cover and Hardtop Hinge Kit

April 26, 2017

Installing LED Truck-Lite headlights / Rigid LED Fog Light

Today's LED technology makes halogen lighting a thing of the past - and Truck Lite/Rigid provides some of the best and highest quality ones around.

March 16, 2017

Installing Kentrol Mechanical Hood Latches and Windshield Supports

Factory hood catches can quickly wear and cause hood flutter. Thanks to Kentrol catches, this can no longer be a problem whether your drive is short or long.