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

[BlueScapegoat]

How do you like it ?

It's got a bit more chooch but it's pretty subtle. Ordered the AEV snorkel today, hoping they play nicely together.

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[ShadowsPapa]

Thanks Shadows! The pictures really don't do them justice. As mentioned, the drl gapping needs to be improved but these are well constructed and fairly ridged.

Your JT was one of those examples, that in MY MIND and eyes, personally, is one that shows where an individual part of mod on its own may be a "hmm, well......." thing, but together, they combine and compliment each other. The combo of those fenders, the bumper, lights and such is as if you had a plan in mind as to the final look.
They work well together.
Hard to tell a problem with the lights "from here".
Got a question, though - visibility of the fender lights? How do the turn signals look?
I have no reason at all for the setup you have (other than if I was going for the look) but there's times I wish the amber lens on mine was clear with amber bulb.

Even on my little SX4, which came factory with amber TS/park light housings, I changed to clear and amber LED bulbs. I just didn't like the amber light lens/housing.

The lights under the headlights were originally amber - didn't like that. Not a fan on the JT, either.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Sweet AMC!!! That thing looks mint. You wheel it? ?

Now, in fact, after the paint job I was talked into not taking it out in the winter or muck by the owner of the shop that sprayed the red for me.
Originally bought as a daily driver, a clunker to beat around in, it was just way too solid to abuse. It was rust-free (but ugly as sin with no paint and a destroyed interior. Critters tore the interior up and the California sun baked the paint off before I bought it and had it shipped here.)
The more I fixed it up, well - my son one day said "Dad,. I thought this was a daily driver, not a show car". I'm a "where do I stop" sort when it comes to cars.
It ended up being a best of show in its class, and senior gold national AMO winner.
The only part I have not fully rebuilt is the front differential.
In about 2011 I decided to put a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 in it (so yeah, this is technically Jeep related LOL)

 

[Scrubb84]

I have no reason at all for the setup you have (other than if I was going for the look) but there's times I wish the amber lens on mine was clear with amber bulb.

Edit: I’ve had these on my JT for 2 years now. Love them. Only issue I had…I popped the lens apart on one when I was banging ice off the fender when it was -22* out one day. Had to get a replacement.

 

[RudeJeepin]

I guess I did it "to".......... wasn't for. I was for me, to the truck -

Their web site says "no ballast needed" for the Gladiator Overland.
I could argue the point........... so it got 210 pounds. It actually rides better with the rear ballast, IMO.
The rear board is to keep the tubes off the ladder.
The front ones are for plywood hauling and to keep the tubes from sliding forward.

We add some ballast to all our plow trucks at work. Makes a big difference in handling, especially when the plow is up. You should think about putting a rubber flap/deflector on the top of your plow.

Really makes a difference with snow blow over.

On another note, you can get clear lenses for your outer marker lights on the front fenders.
Edit-looks like @Scrubb84 beat me to it.

 

[Klicht87]

Your JT was one of those examples, that in MY MIND and eyes, personally, is one that shows where an individual part of mod on its own may be a "hmm, well......." thing, but together, they combine and compliment each other. The combo of those fenders, the bumper, lights and such is as if you had a plan in mind as to the final look.
They work well together.
Hard to tell a problem with the lights "from here".
Got a question, though - visibility of the fender lights? How do the turn signals look?
I have no reason at all for the setup you have (other than if I was going for the look) but there's times I wish the amber lens on mine was clear with amber bulb.

Even on my little SX4, which came factory with amber TS/park light housings, I changed to clear and amber LED bulbs. I just didn't like the amber light lens/housing.

The lights under the headlights were originally amber - didn't like that. Not a fan on the JT, either.

I got the Morimoto side markers as they were a bit cheaper than the diode dynamics. They make amber, clear, and smoked. I also have the matching morimoto turn sequential turn signals.

 

[JTenn]

Your JT was one of those examples, that in MY MIND and eyes, personally, is one that shows where an individual part of mod on its own may be a "hmm, well......." thing, but together, they combine and compliment each other. The combo of those fenders, the bumper, lights and such is as if you had a plan in mind as to the final look.
They work well together.
Hard to tell a problem with the lights "from here".
Got a question, though - visibility of the fender lights? How do the turn signals look?
I have no reason at all for the setup you have (other than if I was going for the look) but there's times I wish the amber lens on mine was clear with amber bulb.

Even on my little SX4, which came factory with amber TS/park light housings, I changed to clear and amber LED bulbs. I just didn't like the amber light lens/housing.

The lights under the headlights were originally amber - didn't like that. Not a fan on the JT, either.

Wow, what a compliment from a well respected member such as yourself. I appreciate that very much, thank you!! The lights emit a very visible white light during normal operation. When the turn is activated the white turns to amber and the amber strobes on and off. Upon t/s cancellation it "switches back" to solid on white. It functions exactly as the bulb drl setup which drops the drl when the t/s is activated. Funny thing is the wiring setup from Rugged Ridge came with 3 options for wiring.
1. With factory led with switchback
2. With out factory led (halogen)
3. With factory led without switchback
My truck 100% came as option 2, halogen lights and bulbs. But when I wired it as such the new drl only came on with the headlights. So I wired it as option 1, led with SB, and the drl's function as they should, independent of the headlights. I figured maybe fca changed something in the wiring on the 21 model year but who knows. My truck definitely did not come with the factory led package. When I get a chance I will take a short video of the lights in operation.

 

[csandoval1988]

Installed Rugged Ridge Max Terrain fenders this weekend. I'm happy with the results and gained a ton of clearance. My only negative comment is concerning the gapping around the drl's. It's not terrible but could be improved on. I will find some filler to seal the gap. I'm loving the led light bar next to the head lights.

Looks awesome brother! What fender liners are those by any chance, they look like a great fit as well.

 

[JTenn]

Looks awesome brother! What fender liners are those by any chance, they look like a great fit as well.

Thanks!! They are fishbone offroad liners. The fronts went in great. The rears were an absolute pita!! I think something changed from the 20 model they used for fittment and the 21 I installed them on. It DID fit but needed a little encouragement to do so.
https://www.fishboneoffroad.com/products/fishbone-jl-black-aluminum-inner-fenders

https://www.fishboneoffroad.com/products/fishbone-rear-jt-black-aluminum-inner-fenders

 

[Butch2020JT]

Got home and installed my AWE Trail exhaust. Took about 30 minutes to remove the OEM exhaust and install.

Of note, I had previously chopped the exhaust to dump over the axle......so I took like 5 minutes to remove in one piece

Looks great. Question: I'm about to install a Injen SES5007 Single Exit High Tuck Cat Back exhaust. My gladiator is on 37" with a 3.5" lift. Do you believe I'll be able to pop the stock exhaust out whole? without cutting? Easily? Id like to save it for just stupid reasons but. I need my jeep in the morning. Can't get stuck and too damn cold to do this in the driveway.

 

[Minty JL]

Looks great. Question: I'm about to install a Injen SES5007 Single Exit High Tuck Cat Back exhaust. My gladiator is on 37" with a 3.5" lift. Do you believe I'll be able to pop the stock exhaust out whole? without cutting? Easily? Id like to save it for just stupid reasons but. I need my jeep in the morning. Can't get stuck and too damn cold to do this in the driveway.

You might be able to squeak it out, if not cut on a straight section then use a band clamp if you wanted to reinstall

 

[Butch2020JT]

Injen EVO5005. I Installed last night with an airaid throttle body spacer plate. 56 min install time. Very happy with it. Next box is the Injen SES5007 Cat Back. Stay tuned. (too damn cold today)

 

[Butch2020JT]

You might be able to squeak it out, if not cut on a straight section then use a band clamp if you wanted to reinstall

Thank you for the fast response. Agreed. Less stressful to just lop it in half. Why struggle.

 

[Erievon]

but there's times I wish the amber lens on mine was clear with amber bulb.

I have the Diode Dynamics corners, very happy with them.

 

[Jglad15]

Looks great. Question: I'm about to install a Injen SES5007 Single Exit High Tuck Cat Back exhaust. My gladiator is on 37" with a 3.5" lift. Do you believe I'll be able to pop the stock exhaust out whole? without cutting? Easily? Id like to save it for just stupid reasons but. I need my jeep in the morning. Can't get stuck and too damn cold to do this in the driveway.

I was able to pull mine out on the street when I put my awe trail on. I just put the rear up on ramps. Took some finagling but I got it out in one piece.

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