What did you do TO your Gladiator today? [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO GUN TALK]

[Mball488]

Finally got around to installing the MOPAR A-pillar light mounts and MOPAR 5 inch lights. Super easy install with the AUX switches and matches the 7 inch MOPAR lights mounted on winch guard.

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[Hootbro]

That's the last thing I ever expected from you.
I bought my 2020 without the aux switches, and decided for the 2022 - it was getting them, no matter what.

Sadly, seeing this makes me feel just a very tiny teeny bit better about my boo-boo which isn't possible for me to fix and is going to cost a grand or better, I'm sure.,
Never work in the garage when it's 98+ degrees, the humidity nearly matches, and sweat is rolling into your eyes and making your hands and everything you touch slippery. and wet.

Just goes to show with the best laid plans that "Shit Happens".

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Just goes to show with the best laid plan that "Shit Happens".

Yeah, ol' Forrest Gump triggered a phrase that gets used all too often around here.
Not sure that my plan was best laid, though - it was preventable.......

 

[Gatorized]

I would say yes 3 step definitely if you don't have a lift. Mine has the Mopar lift and 35's and the 4th step is pretty well even with the tail gate. The steps have a very secure feel while going up and down.

Specs say the 4 step is about 35” which is about even with the tailgate on my stock rubicon. Approx 8.75” per step. 3 step would be approx 26.25”.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Put the l/4" longer MOPAR lower control arms in, prepping for the future and to see if it makes any difference with no other changes. 1/4" is so minimal, I expect nothing..........

I did notice a change between 2020 models and 2022 models - a large flat washer on the inboard side of the LCA frame bracket. That was not present on my 2020.
It was put on and received a blue inspection mark before the nut was put on.
How do I know? Because the blue mark extended UNDER the nut flange.

Then after the nut was installed, another inspection mark outside of the reach of the nut's flange-

Left LCA -

Nut and washer for right LCA -

 

[Klicht87]

Put the l/4" longer MOPAR lower control arms in, prepping for the future and to see if it makes any difference with no other changes. 1/4" is so minimal, I expect nothing..........

I did notice a change between 2020 models and 2022 models - a large flat washer on the inboard side of the LCA frame bracket. That was not present on my 2020.
It was put on and received a blue inspection mark before the nut was put on.
How do I know? Because the blue mark extended UNDER the nut flange.

Then after the nut was installed, another inspection mark outside of the reach of the nut's flange-

Left LCA -

Nut and washer for right LCA -

I added the longer Mopar LCAs with the 2" AEV spacer lift and the alignment showed it was high out-of spec. Caster was at 6.4. The specs were supposed to be between 3.4 and 5.9...somewhere around there. So I took them out and put the stock LCAs back in. Didn't notice any ride quality issues with either one.

 

[Hootbro]

Put the l/4" longer MOPAR lower control arms in, prepping for the future and to see if it makes any difference with no other changes. 1/4" is so minimal, I expect nothing..........

I did notice a change between 2020 models and 2022 models - a large flat washer on the inboard side of the LCA frame bracket. That was not present on my 2020.
It was put on and received a blue inspection mark before the nut was put on.
How do I know? Because the blue mark extended UNDER the nut flange.

Then after the nut was installed, another inspection mark outside of the reach of the nut's flange-

Left LCA -

Nut and washer for right LCA -

I noticed that change on my 2021 Willys.

 

[west_bymidwest]

I added the longer Mopar LCAs with the 2" AEV spacer lift and the alignment showed it was high out-of spec. Caster was at 6.4. The specs were supposed to be between 3.4 and 5.9...somewhere around there. So I took them out and put the stock LCAs back in. Didn't notice any ride quality issues with either one.

I just ordered these to put on with my AEV spacer lift. Wonder if it’ll be worth it to return them

 

[KoBear]

I added the longer Mopar LCAs with the 2" AEV spacer lift and the alignment showed it was high out-of spec. Caster was at 6.4. The specs were supposed to be between 3.4 and 5.9...somewhere around there. So I took them out and put the stock LCAs back in. Didn't notice any ride quality issues with either one.

Damn. Just ordered these for my TF 1.5” level.

 

[bakobobby]

Washed and detailed but not nearly clean enough lol ? These bug splats in central valley are on another level.

 

[Klicht87]

I just ordered these to put on with my AEV spacer lift. Wonder if it’ll be worth it to return them

This is my first jeep and I'm not a suspension expert but it seems that the oem caster is on the high end to begin with.

 

[f33d]

I filled it up with gas. Which as of recent has been my most expensive reoccurring mod.

 

[Klicht87]

Damn. Just ordered these for my TF 1.5” level.

You definitely don't need it for 1.5" I did it based on recommendations from others but after the alignment numbers came back and saw it was out-of spec even more, I took them off. I'll let an expert chime in about the numbers

 

[jonsheritahe04]

Didn't do it today but last Saturday added a few items.
Anodized orange knob covers
Fox 2.0 ATS steering stabilizer
Rival hood struts
Teraflex bed rails
Grab handles
Bulletpoint phone holders
And the only Jurassic decal that will be on it.

What are your thoughts on the Fox Stabilizer? Better drivability?

 

[WILDHOBO]

Damn. Just ordered these for my TF 1.5” level.

Just order adjustable and they’ll definitely work. 1/4” is a reasonable adjustment. I fixed close to a 10 degree pinion angle with 1/4” shorter on rear lowers and 1/4” longer on rear uppers. Now it’s zero.

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