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

[USMC_1Wire6337]

I use finally able to find a set of Rubicon take offs and installed TeraFlex leveling kit. The take off were from a Rubicon Diesel. I also got new tires Wildpeaks 275/70 R18

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Pretty sure those are Overland wheels. Rubicon doesn't come with an 18" wheel. Still looks good though.

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[chorky]

How often do you need to refill the firebox?

So been running it since last weekend. I did have to call the manufacturer to make sure I understood how it is supposed to operate Since there isnt a whole lot of info on these things out there. Maybe I shoild start a youtube channel ?. Anyway. It does work fairly well. Although a little undersatisfied. It could also be because the coldest temps this week were single digits. No sub zero temps yet, and my ductwork isnt fully finished. Anyway. I have been filling the firebox with a large log of lodgepole pine, and 2 smaller logs of an apple tree I had to cut down. (Yes I know, but didnt want to take the time to make smaller chunks for the smoker). It seems to last about 4 hours before ‘needing’ more wood although i toss in more frequently than that. Some interesting points.

• I rarely turn on the thermostat to Operate the draft inducer because the fire is hot enough on its own
• sadly this causes low chimney temps so monthly cleaning will be needed most likely
• the firebox gets up to hot temps rather quick. lodgepole isnt the best wood to use but even 2 logs of lodgepole pushes the front steel temps up to 700-750 quickly. manufacturer said, after calling them, to try and not go over 700 degrees - no clue what the inside temps are. Probably over 1,500

so its interesting that my apple wood (hard wood) does not burn well unless accompanied with lodgepole or doug-fir. but by using only lodgepole, theres no way i can get 10 hours of burn. And with the fast temp rises I cant even fill the firebox more than 1/4 full or it will overfire. I think the main problem is I am using super dry lodgepole, which is all that is currently available.

however it puts out steady rven heat. So instead of the heating and cooling from a standard furnace, this blower is almost constantly on, so the house temps are super stable compared to a propane furnace. Last night I put in 2 logs (4” diameter) of hardwood apple, one log of lodgepole (5” diameter) and 1 small (4”) doug-fir. Went to bed at 10. Woke up at 6. No more heat production but the front and top were still warm and a couple embers left.

hope that helps

 

[chorky]

First play in the snow. Nice and powdery. Didnt even need 4wd at all. pretty impressed so far. Havent been on any really slippery stuff yet though.

should add that by “play” i mean drive to work on unplowed town roads - 9” deep

 

[run2recovery]

Pretty sure those are Overland wheels. Rubicon doesn't come with an 18" wheel. Still looks good though.

Sorry, I should have been more specific, the take offs were springs and shocks, not wheels.

 

[USMC_1Wire6337]

Sorry, I should have been more specific, the take offs were springs and shocks, not wheels.

Makes more sense now. Looks even better now ?

 

[Rogue1]

I use finally able to find a set of Rubicon take offs and installed TeraFlex leveling kit. The take off were from a Rubicon Diesel. I also got new tires Wildpeaks 275/70 R18

Before:

After:

Looks good, especially like the “overland” in aurebesh.

 

[Koffee]

Installed and removed Go Rhino RB20 sidesteps today. Ordered from Quadratech and apparently received with the wrong brackets. They have a huge gap where the seams are. It’s going to be a pain to repackage and ship back. Atleast quadrateck provided an rma the same day.

 

[chorky]

Installed and removed Go Rhino RB20 sidesteps today. Ordered from Quadratech and apparently received with the wrong brackets. They have a huge gap where the seams are. It’s going to be a pain to repackage and ship back. Atleast quadrateck provided an rma the same day.

please tell me there is more to the mounting hardware than those little bolts

 

[Koffee]

There is one bigger bolt underneath just out of site. I was underwhelmed with the hardware but overall liked the look of the steps. If they came with the correct brackets and covered the seams better I would have kept them

 

[Rusty PW]

So been running it since last weekend. I did have to call the manufacturer to make sure I understood how it is supposed to operate Since there isnt a whole lot of info on these things out there. Maybe I shoild start a youtube channel ?. Anyway. It does work fairly well. Although a little undersatisfied. It could also be because the coldest temps this week were single digits. No sub zero temps yet, and my ductwork isnt fully finished. Anyway. I have been filling the firebox with a large log of lodgepole pine, and 2 smaller logs of an apple tree I had to cut down. (Yes I know, but didnt want to take the time to make smaller chunks for the smoker). It seems to last about 4 hours before ‘needing’ more wood although i toss in more frequently than that. Some interesting points.

• I rarely turn on the thermostat to Operate the draft inducer because the fire is hot enough on its own
• sadly this causes low chimney temps so monthly cleaning will be needed most likely
• the firebox gets up to hot temps rather quick. lodgepole isnt the best wood to use but even 2 logs of lodgepole pushes the front steel temps up to 700-750 quickly. manufacturer said, after calling them, to try and not go over 700 degrees - no clue what the inside temps are. Probably over 1,500

so its interesting that my apple wood (hard wood) does not burn well unless accompanied with lodgepole or doug-fir. but by using only lodgepole, theres no way i can get 10 hours of burn. And with the fast temp rises I cant even fill the firebox more than 1/4 full or it will overfire. I think the main problem is I am using super dry lodgepole, which is all that is currently available.

however it puts out steady rven heat. So instead of the heating and cooling from a standard furnace, this blower is almost constantly on, so the house temps are super stable compared to a propane furnace. Last night I put in 2 logs (4” diameter) of hardwood apple, one log of lodgepole (5” diameter) and 1 small (4”) doug-fir. Went to bed at 10. Woke up at 6. No more heat production but the front and top were still warm and a couple embers left.

hope that helps

By using pine. Do you think you will have a problem with the chimney getting coated? I was told to never burn pine in a wood burner because of that.

 

[HooliganActual]

Installed and removed Go Rhino RB20 sidesteps today. Ordered from Quadratech and apparently received with the wrong brackets. They have a huge gap where the seams are. It’s going to be a pain to repackage and ship back. Atleast quadrateck provided an rma the same day.

There is one bigger bolt underneath just out of site. I was underwhelmed with the hardware but overall liked the look of the steps. If they came with the correct brackets and covered the seams better I would have kept them

Just a bit of "fair warning" here...

Those are undoubtedly some good looking running boards; but if I'm not mistaken, your picture makes it look as though they are just bolting through the pinch seam. And one other bolt mounting somewhere else isn't enough. If you weren't aware...anything substantial that you hit or hits you is going to bend that pinch seam and potentially your tub "tout suite".

Since you say you are returning them anyways, I'd really recommend you find some running boards that mount to the frame. Even the ones that use the body mounts (like the ACE sliders) run the risk of being pushed upwards enough that they will bend the tub.

Ask me how I know...

 

[chorky]

By using pine. Do you think you will have a problem with the chimney getting coated? I was told to never burn pine in a wood burner because of that.

Not with lodgepole pine. It's a low resin/moisture wood. Most of the LPP that I have is from a fire a few years ago too so it's extra dry.

Now ponderosa pine (PP) is a different story. That will build creosote. It burns well but can cause issues. So it's not that you 'can't' use it or to 'never' use it, but if you do you should have a way to clean out your chimney regularly - which I actually have a method so it wouldn't be a big deal other than being annoying. I do have some PP that but it's less than a cord so I'm not super worried. I also have creosote blocks that is infused with chemicals to help break it up (mostly because I have a super tall chimney and it runs cool). And since this furnace robs all the heat, leaving the chimney cooler than a standard stove, I will have to clean the chimney every other month or so anyway (also just to see how it is working since it's still new and unknown to me).

So to answer your question though, for me - no I am not super worried because I limit the amount of PP that I burn. If, next year, that is all I can get ahold of, then I will certainly be cautious.

I am not sure what other wood in other regions are prone to creosote buildup. Here, we mostly have WL, DF, LPP, PP.

Hope that helps

 

[CAPTnKITTY]

Swapped out the useless side steps for the factory rock rails.

 

[jbretthorton]

Installed my new LOD Destroyer Rock Rails! Look awesome, and are super strong.

 

[NorthState*EarthRoamer]

Installed Factor 55 hawse fairlead, 1.5" thick model perfect match with the new BAMF bumper

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