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

[Hootbro]

Added the bed rail system from Built Right. Fits like a gloove. Took 15 minutes tops to run a tap in the holes and install. I like how he made them to the 1-3/8" tall spec. Keeps them flush with bed sides.

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What is the cross tension cable setup for?

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[BearDog]

What is the cross tension cable setup for?

Nothing. They are adjustable snubbers. With the 3" lift and 37's, just makes it easier to reach them.

 

[Chance_P]

Installed the centerak closeout panels for the steel bumper a couple of days ago.

 

[mx5red]

Nothing. They are adjustable snubbers. With the 3" lift and 37's, just makes it easier to reach them.

I still don’t get it.

 

[22EcoDs]

I still don’t get it.

Sinch straps, for securing cargo when a real ratchet strap isn't needed.

 

[HooliganActual]

Started Phase 1 of finishing the interior build out: Sound Deadening

Phase 2 will be the CoverKing Topliner when it arrives.
Phase 3 will be the Rhino Rack BackBone and Platform so that I can double my solar field from this (100W to 200W):

I know I could have just bought a larger platform but I despise the gutter mount solution. You can just see the rear corner of my 2016 JKUR in the top left corner and it has the AEV Platform Rack, which was just the rebranded Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform, and I absolutely love it. I also plan to use the Back Bone's internal brackets to reinforce the mounting of my rear window molle panel:

And ultimately Phase 4 (which is the "Dream Phase") will see the Rhino Rack, in conjunction with the Alu-Cab canopy, being used as a support for this (if they ever make it):

 

[be77solo]

These are my favorite looking ones. Unfortunately I ordered a set from quadrateck and upon installation I noticed that one side was much lower than the other. I called quadrateck and they returned them after reviewing photos and determining the brackets were wrong. Seems like some people have no issues with the brackets as I did. Do these hide body seams. I’m wondering if I should try ordering direct.

I ordered a set when they were on sale for black Friday direct from GoRhino. I'm not sure if I actually got the correct brackets or not, but I was disappointed with the finished install (and I seem to remember your posts of your problems, think it was around the same time). Only did one side and then pulled it off and returned them. They hung down too low and off the body for my liking and didn't cover the body seam at all. I think part of the problem is the Go Rhino boards are perfectly straight and the back 1/3 or so of the Gladiator body turns inward, making the seam much more obvious in the rear. I was swapping from the factory rock sliders which do follow the body curve and completely cover the seam down there, so maybe my expectations were unrealistic.

I had a set of the RB 20's on my Tundra that I loved, looked and fit perfect, so was expecting the same.

It is very possible though they didn't send me the correct brackets though. They look great on Sarge502's truck from the pics!

 

[Lunentucker]

First real bath, outside of some rains, in two months since detailing.
Warmer weather is here, and that means top and doors off soon, but also bugs. All the bugs.

 

[Blade1668]

Well not really something done with my JT today of sorts... but Monday I was using it as a landmark for ambulance to identify to pick me up. Emergency room then to Emergency surgery total of 3 days in hospital.
Got back home late Wednesday, to just be able to get in the driver's seat for awhile not driving though.
Well a quick little project since released from hospital.

 

[Jglad15]

Got my rpm steering kit on, and alignment done.

 

[Freems]

installed the Xsporter and basket and put in ARB fridge and the group 31 battery in the bed as well. Started fabing up a rack for them to attach to the forward tie downs bolt holes. I’ll post some more pics as I get it finished.

 

[Angry]

I put on a set of Bilstein 5100 shocks and black lugnuts. Drives like a while new truck. The shocks are pretty great too.

 

[Sarge502]

Oil change

 

[carmigo]

First real bath, outside of some rains, in two months since detailing.
Warmer weather is here, and that means top and doors off soon, but also bugs. All the bugs.

the bugs are the worst part of warmer weather, just try to keep your lips together on rides so you don't get bugs in your teeth.

 

[KX L]

Couldn’t agree more. I wish more manufacturers gave options. FedEx is the worst carrier in the world. My employer uses them. The stories I could tell you about their service would make your head explode. I guess it comes down to money. As long as a company is saving more in shipping than they lose from crappy shippers like FedEx, why change.
From what I understand there’s ground and home delivery. One of those options use contractors under the FeEx name. It’s supposedly the contractors that are the shit heads. Maybe someone here knows more about the details and can verify or correct me.

My FedEx guy here in Missouri is fantastic. He's a regular and we know him by name. We also get many other FedEx packages by the contract carriers and haven't ever had an issue. UPS has been mostly good but we've definitely had unusual delays with them.

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