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need help for headliner rugged ridge or Hot Head

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Old 11-25-2009 | 05:41 AM
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Default need help for headliner rugged ridge or Hot Head

I need to know which headliner is better. The rugged ridge or hot head. I am moving to Canada and I am looking for some thing for sound and to protect against the elements. PLease help!
Old 11-25-2009 | 06:29 AM
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I don't know anything about the Rugged Ridge but the Hot Head is very very nice. I've had mine for about 3 months and no problems. It looks factory and really kept the heat down in the summer. Also was a nice sound insulator for the cab, made the stereo sound better.
Old 11-25-2009 | 06:43 AM
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Welcome to Canada! But unless you're moving to Nunavut, the JK heater is plenty good to cope with anything down to -30....then it just takes a little longer! I'd recommend you try it stock before spending $ on something you may not need. Maybe think of investing in a remote starter instead! Those come in really handy here!
Old 11-25-2009 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by JulianK
Welcome to Canada! But unless you're moving to Nunavut, the JK heater is plenty good to cope with anything down to -30....then it just takes a little longer! I'd recommend you try it stock before spending $ on something you may not need. Maybe think of investing in a remote starter instead! Those come in really handy here!
x2 ... I actually don't know of any canadian dudes running with the hotheads headliner....they look great though. I'd invest in a seat heater before the headliner.
Old 11-25-2009 | 10:24 AM
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I think a block heater would be a wiser investment. I was in Fairbanks last year and it was approching -50 and the JK heater was more than adequate.
Old 11-25-2009 | 11:11 AM
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Did you do a write up on this? I would love to do it myself and yours look good.
Old 11-25-2009 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by IndianaJeep
i made my own out of some house insulation, duck cloth, adhesive spray, and velcro. Turned out nice looking and probably help a little w/ heat
Did you do a write up on this? I would love to do it myself and yours look good
Old 11-25-2009 | 05:37 PM
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Hothead really cuts down on noise and makes stock radio decent. Not sure how much interior insulation, but does cut down hot top syndrome. Highly recommended.




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