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

[Lunentucker]

Installed the @Metalcloak sector shaft brace.

Necessary:
42 mm socket (1-11/16)
21 mm socket and wrench
5/16 hex (8 mm works too)
3/16 hex
11/16" drill bit
3/4" (19 mm) wrench and socket
Red Loctite


Nice to have:
Center punch
Step bit with 11/16" step
6 inch drill driver extension
Powerful cordless impact wrench
Long smaller bit to get started straight and center
Silver sharpie
6" & 12" 1/2 drive impact extensions
Gloves
Band-Aids


Notes:
Overall a pretty easy task.
I used the impact and an open end to seat the nutserts. Didn't have a good bracing grip on the wrench and paid the price.
Not in the instructions, but I applied some red Loctite to all fasteners, not just the pitman nut.
I took my time and was careful and thorough.
About an hour.

Initial Review:
Impressed.
My steering was already very good and with no issues, but the brace certainly tightened things up even more and notably.

Interestingly, my steering wheel was properly centered before the install, but after the install it was a good 8-10 degrees left, so I recentered it. I'll assume that the brace did that somehow.

Red Loctite ?

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[JsnJcksn]

”Organic” red Loctite @Lunentucker.

 

[Gren71]

Installed the @Metalcloak sector shaft brace.

Necessary:
42 mm socket
21 mm socket and wrench
5/16 hex (8 mm works too)
3/16 hex
11/16" drill bit
3/4" (19 mm) wrench and socket
Red Loctite


Nice to have:
Center punch
Step bit with 11/16" step
6 inch drill driver extension
Powerful cordless impact wrench
Long smaller bit to get started straight and center
Silver sharpie
6" & 12" 1/2 drive impact extensions
Gloves
Band-Aids


Notes:
Overall a pretty easy task.
I used the impact and an open end to seat the nutserts. Didn't have a good bracing grip on the wrench and paid the price.
Not in the instructions, but I applied some red Loctite to all fasteners, not just the pitman nut.
I took my time and was careful and thorough.
About an hour.

Initial Review:
Impressed.
My steering was already very good and with no issues, but the brace certainly tightened things up even more and notably.

Interestingly, my steering wheel was properly centered before the install, but after the install it was a good 8-10 degrees left, so I recentered it. I'll assume that the brace did that somehow.

Red Loctite ?

Now that is a cool sector shaft brace. Im curious if you notice any difference other than piece of mind whole off road.

 

[Lunentucker]

Now that is a cool sector shaft brace. Im curious if you notice any difference other than piece of mind whole off road.

Given that it already feels firmer on road,. I'm expecting more of the same off-road.

 

[Jobofly]

Replaced headlight bulbs, DRL bulbs and fog light bulbs to LED’s. What a difference.

 

[DailyMoparGuy]

Installed new fender lights

Shit, I need to renew my registration soon ?

 

[Gren71]

Installed new fender lights

Shit, I need to renew my registration soon ?

did you end up needing to use a obd reader to code the jt for LEDs? I have a set of those (or similar ones) set aside to go on my wifes JLU when we get warmer weather.

 

[DailyMoparGuy]

did you end up needing to use a obd reader to code the jt for LEDs? I have a set of those (or similar ones) set aside to go on my wifes JLU when we get warmer weather.

I didn’t actually. I completely forgot to go into JSCAN and update the settings. I haven’t noticed any flickering so far though.

 

[Lunentucker]

Having tried the first hole, and then the second hole, I'm here to tell you, the third hole is by far the best!

 

[toddarama]

Shout out to Alex @RealTruck who gave me a great price on a BakFlip x4s and front and rear WeatherTech mud flaps ... everything went on the truck today with one small issue. Bakflip didn't include the four lock nuts needed to fasten the roll-up section of the cover to the side rails!! - A quick trip to the hardware store and $3.17 later I was able to finish the install. As they say "pics or it didn't happen" ......

 

[Gren71]

Having tried the first hole, and then the second hole, I'm here to tell you, the third hole is by far the best!

 

[chorky]

Started putting together my huge list of goodies to track the process and also aid in placing priorities based on cost and best order of install.

Am I really the only one who does this? I bet folks would be surprised how much things actually cost if they did the same.

spreadsheet attached at bottom

 

[Duece McCracken]

Started putting together my huge list of goodies to track the process and also aid in placing priorities based on cost and best order of install.

Am I really the only one who does this? I bet folks would be surprised how much things actually cost if they did the same.

spreadsheet attached at bottom

My buddy suffers from the same psychosis!!!


I'm more of a "It's just money, I'll make more next week" and "Smiles per gallon" kind of guy. A list like that, well lists at this point, woukd be damning evidence if my wife ever saw it... lmfao!

 

[chorky]

My buddy suffers from the same psychosis!!!


I'm more of a "It's just money, I'll make more next week" and "Smiles per gallon" kind of guy. A list like that, well lists at this point, woukd be damning evidence if my wife ever saw it... lmfao!

Oh for sure, I do agree but it does help place priorities on what is more important/useful to get things in a good order.

Although I'm doing basically the same to pre-plan my basement electrical panel for house re-wiring

 

[Duece McCracken]

Oh for sure, I do agree but it does help place priorities on what is more important/useful to get things in a good order.

Although I'm doing basically the same to pre-plan my basement electrical panel for house re-wiring

Some people make lists, some don't. Different methods for different folk. They definitely have a place, also if you go to sell privately, Blamo! Its all there!

Going down to studs, service upgrade, or just a panel swap? Or we talking sub panel?

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