Reviews for XG Cargo XG-316 Magne-Lok Magnetic Sun Shade for 18-21 Jeep Wrangler JL & 2021 Gladiator JT
Fits under freedom panels
-- Jeep Gladiator here --
So overall I am happy with the purchase, there are a few things that made me remove 1 star:
1. The magnets in the front should be stronger or there should be more of them. You get a good gust of wind on the freeway and its possible for the front part to flip up, it will never fly away due to the straps but would give ya a good scare.
2. Like others on here mentioned, removing and installing the front panels with the shade on requires you to reach with your arm in between the shade and the top panels so you can move the L shaped levers . For most men with bigger arms its not a comfortable move and I feel like I may damage the shade one day. I had to remove my watch to be able to get in there and even then it was tight fit. There should be a hole there to allow access but I am not an engineer so there may be a reason why this product was designed this way..
3. The shade will sag only if you don't install it correctly. My first attempt with the back straps did result with the shade sagging in the center. After watching the video again with young lady and reviewing the pictures in the install instructions carefully I realized the back straps need to move further back and that solved the issue. I think the instruction could/should be more clear.
And just to note, I didn't have to remove the back portion of the top in order to get this on. I was able to push the back straps in-between the gaps, it wasn't easy but its possible. If you want to make the job easier you can remove the back roof for better access.
Other than that I am happy with my purchase, it also helps with the interior look of the Jeep as most of the white area of the tops is covered with a nice black fabric. I would recommend this product to others.
Been looking for a quality shade like this.
good
Doesn't fit as tight as the product picture and is a hassle to install with the top on. Will adjust when the top comes off and see if it will fit better.
There is a lot to like about this shade. It is well put together. The mesh is of high quality, as are the latches and magnets. It installed very easily. However, to echo a couple of other reviewers, it is a bit of a contortion act to reach the outboard/rear handles once it installed. As my shade was installed on a cooler day, I couldn’t even fit my small hands under to reach the handle. I just found it easier to undo the back strap to reach the handle. It would be a perfect shade if this issue is fixed, and I would still recommend it, even with this concern.
This is on the pricey side of these but you get what you pay for. Mesh is high quality. My only -⭐ is because how they reinforced the back stretching was to stitch a large patch for the back right and left rollbar corners and it covers the back release handle on the Freedom panels next to the roll bar. You have to contort your hand between the sound barand mesh to reach those release handles. If your wearing a watch or rings you have to remove them to fit beacuse of the tension. I found to release the back clips makes it easier to get your hand into the space to reach them more easy. Maybe if they make a 2nd Gen they can address this issue with a small opening in the patch and not lose the tension and retain it's attachment. This is the reason 4 and not 5 stars. I do hope they make a rear model to match the front.
Not easy to install. Once installed , it sags pretty low and touches my head (I'm 6'3). I like the idea of it, but does not work well and I ended up returning it.
Good quality shade, but with a few drawbacks I wasn't expecting. When it's deployed with the freedom panels off, I don't really have any complaints. It's a bit noisier than expected, but I don't think any other sun shade would be better.
The first drawback is that the outboard/rear freedom panel latches are very inconvenient to access when this is installed. You have to reach your hand waaaay back, between the shade and the panel, from the front folded section to the back of the panel, which is kind of annoying.
Secondly, and more importantly, it sags in the middle when in the folded-back position with freedom tops on. I'm six feet tall, and with the seat in the lowest position I can still feel my hair occasionally touching the sagging section, which makes for a claustrophobic experience. It doesn't matter how much I tighten the straps, it still sags when folded. It's fine when it's unfolded and the magnetic latches are in place, but the heavy fold is completely unsupported when the freedom tops are on. I may try bonding a small hook or something to the freedom panel to give it the support it needs when folded.
I bought one or one that looks like this product! They saw you dont have too remove it too reinstall the driver and passenger tops well thats NOT TRUE !! There is no way too engage the locks there behind the seats!!!!!!!!!!!!! So I have too remove the screen too install the tops again. I really like the screen just dont like removing it everytime FASE ADVERTISMENT