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

[Minty JL]

been there, done that….

Now that the wife it home I have to top it off in the JLUR.......I'm going to need a beer for that

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[DarthAWM]

Now that the wife it home I have to top it off in the JLUR.......I'm going to need a beer for that

Maybe 2

 

[Minty JL]

Maybe 2

I like how you think.....Boy Scout motto.....Be Prepared

 

[KevinM60]

Topped off my washer fluid.......was a tough task LOL

Sometimes It's the little things that matter most .

 

[mkopec]

What bed cap is that

Nuthouse Industries. The Molle panels, RRT mount, light package, etc were upgrade customizations for my application. https://nuthouseindustries.com/shop/racks/jeep-gladiator-racks/nutshell-xl-truck-topper/

 

[Proximo]

Topped off my washer fluid.......was a tough task LOL

Topped off my coolant. As tough a task as yours, but I'm sure you added more fluid than I did. So, certainly your extra beer is warranted. Mine was only a 1 beer job

 

[AstroZombie]

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[Rusty PW]

Hosed the JT off at a car wash not far from work. Got 10 minutes for $5.00. The one close to home is 4 minutes for $5.00.

 

[jeepers29]

Nuthouse Industries. The Molle panels, RRT mount, light package, etc were upgrade customizations for my application. https://nuthouseindustries.com/shop/racks/jeep-gladiator-racks/nutshell-xl-truck-topper/

thank you

 

[NULL POINTER]

Yesterday the UPS woman brought me two MOPAR Lower Control Arms that are part of the MOPAR two inch lift kit - thanks Benny at forum sponsor AllMoparParts.com . I did these on my 2018 JLUR and they improved steering and caster noticeably. I put them on today.

On the JLUR I torqued everything to 190 ft/lbs. This time I decided that instead of the 190 ft/lb torque, I decided to try the torque to angle 103 ft/lb + 145 degrees. I torqued everything to 103 ft/lbs, then marked off 145 degrees. The bolts are 6 sided, so each side is 60 degrees. I used my DeWalt DCF899H to snug them up, but it would not turn them past 110 degrees or so and did not get to my marks. The same for all 4 bolts. I put the 36" breaker bar on them to see if I could move them anymore but no go. So not sure where I am at on the torque but I am probably close to 190 and perhaps even more. I marked bolts and nuts to recheck them in about a month to see if anything moved.

Hardest part of the job was getting the old bolts out after I loosened them. The other gotcha was that one set of holes did not line up. I tried a ratchet strap but no go. So I jacked up the wheel and slid the bolt through when things lined up, then dropped it down so the full weight was on the tires.

Measuring that flat spot on the front differential my angle tool, before showed 4 1/2, after showed 1 degree. I will have to take it to an alignment shop to find out true caster but I suspect it is closer to 6 than before.

These two HF ICON tools, 24 inch swivel head torque wrench, and 36 inch 3/4 drive breaker bar came in very handy.

Yes I took the wire mopar tag off.

Alignment specs after adding the MOPAR LCAs, sorry I do not have a spec sheet from before the install. Got the caster above 6. The truck drives pretty straight now with minimal effort. In my opinion, this is a worthwhile mod on Mohaves and Rubicons if no lift is planned. Glad I did it.

 

[Joe Gladiator]

Topped off my washer fluid.......was a tough task LOL

Pics? or it never happened .... ?

 

[Marmaduke]

I did the truck thing.

 

[WILDHOBO]

Cleaned out the back after yesterday’s recovery mission. And washed it. It looked like Arnold in Predator. Moved the 3 year old beat up flat link to the rear winch. Having used it yesterday, I wasn’t comfortable with the stock hook. Just not smooth enough for soft shackles. I had ordered a replacement for the front winch. And I pulled out all but the inner layer of winch line on both, and rewrapped them evenly. They got a workout yesterday. And co2 is empty, so removed the regulator, emptied the last bit after climbing in elevation, weighed it empty, and threw it in the deep freeze.

 

[Lunentucker]

Back on the detailing today.
Tires and wheels pulled and washed.
Rotors removed, cleaned up and painted.
Hubs cleaned up and a light coat of protectant applied.
Letting the painted parts cure overnight and then I might set them on top of the gas grill to burn in the high heat paint before reinstalling.
I'm a bit disappointed in Jeep's corrosion protection in a few areas. I guess it's a supplier thing, as some parts are protected very well and others have nothing.

 

[69charged]

Started the headlight install tonight. Ran out of time, and started to get a little frustrated with how tight everything is on the diesel. Easier to pull the fender liners down.

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