Jefe’s Gladiator Rubicon EcoDiesel

[PDXsarge]

Got the JL Xtreme Recon fender flares put on today. Not too shabby, I didn’t feel the need to cut the bending portion of the rears like some members recommended, I just used a crap ton of rivets. Here are some pics.

Did you order/install the JL fronts, and rears, or did you go with all Fronts (like others here have done)?
TIA

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[Jefe1018]

Did you order/install the JL fronts, and rears, or did you go with all Fronts (like others here have done)?
TIA

They are all fronts, I didn’t find a need to cut or heat gun them either, just took my time finding the natural curve and it worked out awesome.

 

[PDXsarge]

They are all fronts, I didn’t find a need to cut or heat gun them either, just took my time finding the natural curve and it worked out awesome.

Thanks!

 

[Jefe1018]

Finally got around to installing these rocker guards from Rugged Ridge. I’d been putting it off but it will save the beating I put on the rocker getting in and out. Figured once I install my sliders dropping the rubicon rail will be a major under taking, so did it before that.

Note: you’ll need to drill out the plastic, it’s light work But just kind of inconvenient in order to make them compatible with the rubicon rails.

 

[Jefe1018]

Finally did more Jeep stuff today.

 

[Jclayc]

Got a set of the Rokblokz XL flaps installed on the front hoping to get less self pelting on gravel roads. They should be easy enough to remove too.

This is probably my next upgrade. After bouncing around on Forest Service Roads this weekend in North Alabama, my fender flares have been dinged up by flying rocks at 35mph...

 

[Jefe1018]

White knuckle sliders are in. They are stout. Wish their instructions did a better job of explaining and maybe pictures per instructions, but once you get the general hang of things they went in fairly easy. Biggest bear is the backing plates.

 

[Dougstdig]

White knuckle sliders are in. They are stout. Wish their instructions did a better job of explaining and maybe pictures per instructions, but once you get the general hang of things they went in fairly easy. Biggest bear is the backing plates.

did you get the standard or the .188 wall thickness? Also, the black strip below the door and above the rubi rail...what is it and where did you get it? Looks like a good option for those of us that don't want to drill the sheet
metal!

 

[Jefe1018]

did you get the standard or the .188 wall thickness? Also, the black strip below the door and above the rubi rail...what is it and where did you get it? Looks like a good option for those of us that don't want to drill the sheet
metal!

Opted for the .188, total overkill!

There should be a link on the 1st post, they’re from Rugged Ridge.

 

[Jefe1018]

A co-worker of mine recently parted ways with his JT. For a steal I got the below bracketeer, fire extinguisher and not pictured is a brand new in box AEV rear diff cover.

 

[Jefe1018]

Just another Sunday in southern NV.

 

[Brandon Glads]

Amazing ! looks great

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[Jefe1018]

We’ve had a very warm winter, last weekend tons of snow fell up in the mountains… we went to check it out a week later hoping to find some fun but just found melted snow, ie mud. No need for 4WD at all, but kicked up plenty of mud on the rig. So I guess parking lot cred with other Jeep’s?

 

[Jefe1018]

Better safe than sorry, I am number 40 on the list to get a HPFP on my JT - so for the third time since I’ve owned it, filter replaced. That makes number 4 since new at under 26,000 miles.

Interestingly enough I had the dealership do this service last time when I was short on time… looks like they used a doc diesel filter.

 

[Free2roam]

I’d had this in the garage for quite some time, finally got around to installing:

MBPR DPF back exhaust pipe:



It sounds a tad bit better, but more importantly saves probably 20lbs of payload.

NV smog compliant? Doesn't mess with anything? Notice anymore power or increased fuel economy?

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