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

[ShadowsPapa]

I believe this is the kit most are using.
3W Car Power Window Closer Module-Roll Up Window Lifter Remote Locking Security System Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JL,Gladiator JT Full Four Doors (2018-2021) https://a.co/d/j5Q3XLO

Yeah, did some searching and found that along with a couple of videos, and found it on Amazon (my wife has $10 off codes for amazon as she's a coupon scanner person)
But there's still questions - I will NOT cut into wires or use those taps. I just won't do that on a vehicle that's not even 1 month old.
Can that be used plug and play for the one touch window up?
I don't give a rip about using the fob and secret handshakes or trying to remember ok, what do I do now for windows down with the key fob? Neither of us would ever use that, ever.
We don't want one button to raise them all. Just to add the one touch up function for each button, nothing more at all.
So if this can be installed with no cutting, no soldering, no tapping, and just to use the inside buttons like her Grand Cherokee did (one touch down, one touch up, touch again to stop, etc.) then it would work.

she has a 23 JLU 4xe and the wiring is different as far as color codes according to at least one 4xe person........... but that shouldn't matter if we don't want to cut or tap into any wires to the door.
Neither of us would ever remember that fob stuff - and once its' locked, pressing unlock/lock/unlock would roll windows down but now the thing is unlocked. Confusing.

Anyway, I just need to verify it would work with 2022 Gladiator, and for 23 JLU 4xe and skip the silly fob tricks, no wire taps. If it's plug and play, she'll want it.

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[ShadowsPapa]

Looks like this front end height will be better for when the plow is attached. For my wife the factory running boards did not work. The boards are almost as high as the door entry. I went with N-Fab steps and my wife says they are slightly better for getting into the Jeep. Of course she thinks we need to get the electric slider steps.

It may actually be a problem for the plow - you buy and install the mounting pieces based on the height of the Jeep. Measure the frame down to the ground. Mine was within the Western Jeep factory height numbers so I installed the factory height mounting parts.
Almost 2" higher could, maybe, be a problem. I'll just have to test and see - and hope! There's no use getting too crazy until I try it.
In any case, it's not going to be as easy to connect the plow and worse taking it off.

If it's a problem, I may end up buying another couple hundred dollar mounting kit, taking the bumper off and swapping out those parts. That means the mount hanging down further but there's no getting around that if that's what is necessary.

She was already complaining about height of the truck getting in and out (same for her Wrangler) so now it's going to be far worse. And these stupid doctors around here think that a simple shot and some PT will fix her shoulder problems. Yeah, right, PT to make pain and limited reach go away? And now she's got bicep pain and a spot in her arm that hurts. The doc said "ruptured tendon but that's fine because they usually cut that one anyway when doing shoulder work." I wanted to smack the guy - it's her only usable arm! She can't afford to lose ANY range of motion as she's only at about 70% compared to a non-handicapped person already. Doctors have me really pissed off.

I'd better see if I can even connect the plow with these springs. The plow stand will only hold it up so high and the stand already drops as far as it will go. Need to find out NOW before I need it.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Looks good to me, from that pic. Looks level.

Likely will be a problem in several ways.
I had a goal of 22.5" because I didn't want it level. I spent some time experimenting lifting the front up with a jack under the front receiver so I knew how it would look and how much gain I needed.

Towing it will now look like I'm trying to take off into the air, or have gone 'coon hunting, or that Georgia look. I may have to put bigger spacers under the rear to get some rake back. I tow and haul so need some rake to it. Otherwise it will look like an old broken down, over-loaded truck going down the road with a saggy butt.

My wife getting in and out - she already has trouble. The solution will cost close to 3 grand.

And finally - not sure I can use the snow plow now because the truck sits way to high for the default mounting brackets. Lifted Jeeps need different mounting kits - for another few hundred dollars.
That part I'll have to check out while it's still warm and there's no real snow in the forecast.

 

[Climbhigh]

Partially installed my D&C Designs cowl replacements.

I have to connect the turn signals yet.

Tomorrow I'm picking up my new Rockhard 4x4 slider steps...and once installed selling my Rockhard 4x4 angled up sliders. I like the look and functionality of the angled up, but the wife and dogs didn't really appreciate them...sigh

I'll post pictures of the new step bars, once I get them on.

 

[WILDHOBO]

Threw a chassis VHT touch up paint job on the swaybar disconnect skid. It was off anyway for a winch replacement. I didn’t sand or smooth as I don’t see the point. It’ll get hit again. I just straightened one cosmetic dent and painted it for rust prevention. I’ll throw it back on when I get a warm day. Don’t eat black snow.

 

[mdyucca]

It may actually be a problem for the plow - you buy and install the mounting pieces based on the height of the Jeep. Measure the frame down to the ground. Mine was within the Western Jeep factory height numbers so I installed the factory height mounting parts.
Almost 2" higher could, maybe, be a problem. I'll just have to test and see - and hope! There's no use getting too crazy until I try it.
In any case, it's not going to be as easy to connect the plow and worse taking it off.

If it's a problem, I may end up buying another couple hundred dollar mounting kit, taking the bumper off and swapping out those parts. That means the mount hanging down further but there's no getting around that if that's what is necessary.

She was already complaining about height of the truck getting in and out (same for her Wrangler) so now it's going to be far worse. And these stupid doctors around here think that a simple shot and some PT will fix her shoulder problems. Yeah, right, PT to make pain and limited reach go away? And now she's got bicep pain and a spot in her arm that hurts. The doc said "ruptured tendon but that's fine because they usually cut that one anyway when doing shoulder work." I wanted to smack the guy - it's her only usable arm! She can't afford to lose ANY range of motion as she's only at about 70% compared to a non-handicapped person already. Doctors have me really pissed off.

I'd better see if I can even connect the plow with these springs. The plow stand will only hold it up so high and the stand already drops as far as it will go. Need to find out NOW before I need it.

Getting the correct ride height on your Jeep, necessary to work with the add on equipment, can be challenging, especially for picky people. Getting the proper working height along with ease of access is twice as challenging. I have found trying to get my Gladiator at the stance I want has been elusive. Two different sets of springs, spacers, etc. My next step is a set of AEV springs. Following the AEV springs I'm sure it will sit just right. However, at this point I have decided to leave it be for a while. Sorry to hear about your wife and the lack of good medical treatment. Hope she gets proper care and makes a speedy full recovery.

 

[22EcoDs]

Towing it will now look like I'm trying to take off into the air, or have gone 'coon hunting, or that Georgia look.

It's called the Carolina Squat. Whistlin diesel loves them, maybe he would buy yours if you did jack up the front more!!

 

[TigerInFL]

Looks like this front end height will be better for when the plow is attached. For my wife the factory running boards did not work. The boards are almost as high as the door entry. I went with N-Fab steps and my wife says they are slightly better for getting into the Jeep. Of course she thinks we need to get the electric slider steps.

your wife might be correct. i'd buy them in a heart beat, but my wife said she really did care to spend that kind of $.

 

[mdyucca]

your wife might be correct. i'd buy them in a heart beat, but my wife said she really did care to spend that kind of $.

My neighbor has factory electric steps on his Tundra and by far they are the best, most useful, steps I have ever used. I am sure the aftermarket electric slider steps would be much better than the steps I have now. Like your wife I can’t justify the cost of the electric step sliders. Fortunatly, although not spring chickens, my wife and I are agile enough to climb up into the Gladiator.

 

[Hutzell]

My dad bought a Snazzberry a few weeks back, we put my old leveling kit on it and he got his news rims and 35’s put on, makes me wish I had a color match top now!!

 

[portalgun]

paid off the rest of the loan owed on it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ? Hooray no more car payments!

 

[boudain]

paid off the rest of the loan owed on it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ? Hooray no more car payments!

Best Upgrade Ever

 

[WILDHOBO]

paid off the rest of the loan owed on it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ? Hooray no more car payments!

how long until that monthly amount is justified for upgrades? “Come on , dear. I was spending it anyway. We’re used to it.”

 

[portalgun]

how long until that monthly amount is justified for upgrades? “Come on , dear. I was spending it anyway. We’re used to it.”

Hah! Already looking to see about getting the diesel tuned now... and a snorkel... and let's see what else looks cool out there lol

 

[WILDHOBO]

Reinstalled the swaybar disconnect skid. Creepers don’t roll for crap on the snow.

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