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

[mx5red]

Hit some trails pretty hard today and tested out my falcon adapt shocks for the first time off-road. These shocks just ate up the whoops and honestly have to say this was the best experience I've had with a suspension setup ever in my life( I have these paired with the Mopar lift). The ride was super comfortable as I watched the rest of my group bouncing all over the place. On another note cracked part of my rack setup and I will have to reach out to JCR this week for replacement parts.

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Where is that? Glamis?

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[Volksparts]

Where is that? Glamis?

Superstition mountains California and the Trestle Bridge

 

[JeepOfTheseus]

Got the front Core4x4 end links in finally (actually a few days ago). Definitely not for the faint of heart - the passenger side requires a lot of bending of the bracket to allow the joint to slide in. Coupled with the stabilizer relocation bracket…wasn’t pretty. I appreciate the beefiness, but I think they could have designed a better fit. At least it’s a more correct length now, though.

(No, the paint marks aren’t shifted - I haven’t remarked since adjusting the tie rod).

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Nothing major - change out the $30 phone holder I had for a more beefy one that actually lets me maneuver the phone much much more, and have it closer. Since I planned on using the phone holder for the snow plow control, it made sense to have it on the left instead of in the middle like it was.

I had to make a new piece to hold the plow control bracket because the phone holder I had in there closed further - would hold smaller stuff. The new one doesn't close down that small so I had to add about 1/2" and make a new piece to screw the controller to for the new phone holder.
I also did this acrylic piece different - I threaded the holes in the acrylic so the screws don't go clear through and there are no nuts on the back side. It's smooth on the back so sits back in there better.

This is how it was with the less expensive version in the middle - the cord for the plow control hung down the middle of the radio screen. This is the phone holder I removed ->

This is now, the phone holder I just installed ->

 

[Hoytster]

Well, did a little experimenting. Bought the Leitner ACS Forged for Tonneau. Was going to get the EGR bed cover to pair it with, until I saw the weight and how much bed space it would take up. Decided to try it on my BAK Revolver X4S I am currently running. Was trying to sell the X4S, but didn’t have much luck.

The rack fit the X4S with the included hardware, but I felt that the cover needed some more reinforcement. So, I added some rivnuts to the lip of the bed and tied it all to the trail rails with some aluminum bar stock. I think it will work, but will see over time. Here are some pics of the install:

 

[Minty JL]

I replaced the suitcase muffler with a Flowmaster 40 series one (should’ve stopped here). Then right after I had the resonator closest to the front cut out.

The bad news - it’s loud as hell.
The good news - it’s very deep for a V6

I don’t drive a lot so I don’t mind it too much. It sounds phenomenal at start up and idle. Slightly annoying around town. I haven’t gotten on the highway yet but I predict it won’t be louder than the wind noise.

All I did on my exhaust was the AWE loop delete and I chopped the rear resonator (just over the axle)

A little extra sound and pep for about $100. Drove it to Delaware over the weekend with the fam and no complaints

 

[mx5red]

Well, did a little experimenting. Bought the Leitner ACS Forged for Tonneau. Was going to get the EGR bed cover to pair it with, until I saw the weight and how much bed space it would take up. Decided to try it on my BAK Revolver X4S I am currently running. Was trying to sell the X4S, but didn’t have much luck.

The rack fit the X4S with the included hardware, but I felt that the cover needed some more reinforcement. So, I added some rivnuts to the lip of the bed and tied it all to the trail rails with some aluminum bar stock. I think it will work, but will see over time. Here are some pics of the install:

That looks awesome, didn't know that was an option for the Bak.
Looks way better than mine!

 

[ColoradoGlad]

Added Historical Hood Graphic and Color Matched Wheels.

 

[BEARFN]

Painted the dash and steering wheel bezel Orange to match other accents on my Sting-Grey, also added a new Orange/Black trail rated Badge.

 

[RonaldRaygun]

KC rock lights

 

[JeepOfTheseus]

Late night install of new turn signals and side markers. Already had LED, and also swapped out the side markers for clear ones, but I stumbled across this and couldn’t resist. The smoked housing looks great, as do the square LEDs vs. the solid bar. It’s also clearer instead of the frosted look of the factory housing. The sequential signals match my taillights. Overall very happy - fitment is spot on, too.

 

[Bunchahoopla]

Added PRP seat covers today. Had them on my 20 sport and liked them but the black got hot in the summer. Happy I went white.

 

[jeepers29]

Nothing major - change out the $30 phone holder I had for a more beefy one that actually lets me maneuver the phone much much more, and have it closer. Since I planned on using the phone holder for the snow plow control, it made sense to have it on the left instead of in the middle like it was.

I had to make a new piece to hold the plow control bracket because the phone holder I had in there closed further - would hold smaller stuff. The new one doesn't close down that small so I had to add about 1/2" and make a new piece to screw the controller to for the new phone holder.
I also did this acrylic piece different - I threaded the holes in the acrylic so the screws don't go clear through and there are no nuts on the back side. It's smooth on the back so sits back in there better.

This is how it was with the less expensive version in the middle - the cord for the plow control hung down the middle of the radio screen. This is the phone holder I removed ->

This is now, the phone holder I just installed ->

Are that the Bulletpoint one? If so, you will love it. They are rock solid.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Are that the Bulletpoint one? If so, you will love it. They are rock solid.

Yes, it is. I saw some comments on the forum about it. I need something that won't move when trying to put my phone in or take it out, and that's closer to me, the driver. Arthritis, "essential tremor" in right hand - I need something that doesn't move as I aim for it LOL
I've not actually used it yet for phone, but it seems you can really crank it tight and the textured (knurled?) balls hold well.
Now to figure out what the other things were that were in that box - I get the bottle opener (it's really a cool idea that will be handy at our car shows, races and swap meets when the coolers open up), but the black metal "F" shaped piece I've yet to figure out.

 

[jeepers29]

Yes, it is. I saw some comments on the forum about it. I need something that won't move when trying to put my phone in or take it out, and that's closer to me, the driver. Arthritis, "essential tremor" in right hand - I need something that doesn't move as I aim for it LOL
I've not actually used it yet for phone, but it seems you can really crank it tight and the textured (knurled?) balls hold well.
Now to figure out what the other things were that were in that box - I get the bottle opener (it's really a cool idea that will be handy at our car shows, races and swap meets when the coolers open up), but the black metal "F" shaped piece I've yet to figure out.

I have had this system for a few years now and still have no idea what the f is. LOL. We use it for holding our Ipad when off road for Gaia navigation.

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