Your first Mod of 2025 was (or will be)?

[jav_eee]

Admittedly not the best pic; but since it's 9* before windchill today, my crusty JT wasn't going to be looking her finest anyhow.

Installed some factory (dealership removed) LED headlamps and added a JLTazer to make them work!


Rims on the way!

why did the dealer remove them?

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[Harleyred66]

I have ideas I want to do. I love seeing the mods people have done. just trying to make my Gladdy my own.

 

[Jteakus]

What brand is your roof rack?

It is from Motobilt. It is well built but on the heavy side because it is all steel. I had to modify it to work with the tent. You can check it out here,
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/roof-rack-suggestions.85455/#post-1392378

 

[Zachanadandy]

Need to adjust the drag link a bit as the steering wheel is off by 15-20⁰ but otherwise she's dialed. Definitely take than she was with the 2" spacer. Parked next to the wife's jlur on 39s my mirror was about 1/2" taller and I'm on 37s in the mojave. Had to grind out the rso tie rod bracket as it's made for the JK but on the firmest setting there's 0 wobble/shimmy hitting train crossings or bumps.

 

[wishiwasfishin2]

Installed the Gladius Offroad fender emblems, color a little off but looks good. Disregard the bald-headed guy taking a deuce in the reflection.

Oracle headlights after install. Side note the Falken Wildpeak R/T tires are great.

 

[ORACLElights]

Installed the Gladius Offroad fender emblems, color a little off but looks good. Disregard the bald-headed guy taking a deuce in the reflection.

Oracle headlights after install. Side note the Falken Wildpeak R/T tires are great.

Those headlights look great!!! Good looking Gladiator

 

[OneTraveler]

Mine will be very minor, but I'm removing the Oracle Skid plate/LED fog and installing a different (above bumper) light bar. Thankfully I stashed the skid plate I removed. Really liked the Oracle in the beginning, but MAN that thing can't handle wet environments. It is so rusted out (AK roads, sanded NOT salted, but marine environment)- started planning on stripping it down to metal and trying my own go at it but my time/money says just try something else.

 

[Gladiator85]

Where did you get your bumper? Looks great.

Bought off eBay. It's basically the knock off Mopar one. Only thing is the plastic pieces like the fog lamp covers or close out cover up top are junk. The price you pay though just buy Mopar pieces for those and you still save nearly 600 to 700 over OEM. The steel is no different you put them side by side its exactly the same.

 

[Minty JL]

Well only the rear door DV8 net replacements came in today. Here are some of the requested pics

 

[cnoble]

Bought off eBay. It's basically the knock off Mopar one. Only thing is the plastic pieces like the fog lamp covers or close out cover up top are junk. The price you pay though just buy Mopar pieces for those and you still save nearly 600 to 700 over OEM. The steel is no different you put them side by side its exactly the same.

Thanks. I want to add a winch and keep the stock look.

 

[Defsailor]

G

ot bed tent for Xmas to get ready for Mohave trail trip in the spring. just needs a couple mods (add window in doorway and zipper access to rear window of truck so we can interact with Akita sleeping in back seat dog hammock) and it will work nicely. I run a portable 100amp L-ion battery crate w inverter that runs the electric blanket . it warms the airbed and keeps the wife happy. Also installed metal door net replacements. More storage room but takes getting used to as they intrude into legroom a bit. Going to Fish Creek/ Diablo dropoff on Saturday. looking forward to 3rd day trip of the year.

I got midsize 5' bed tent on Amazon "used" ( never opened) $54. Fits great! It wont make it thru any major weather but we can plan accordingly and take 14" Aljo trailer for longer trips and any forecasts for big wind or rain. Wife says she is ok with 1-2 nights tenting it. we will see how it goes...
Next project is to make carbon molle style side panels to match cab side, need to secure umbrella, mount, and shovel. Super light and strong.

 

[Jaxmax]

Upgrading my Next Venture Modular oil /trans skid plate with their HD upgrade kit getting ready for the rest of the full belly skid to put on later this spring. Skids are important to us unlifted ones. I used my skids pretty hard a couple times this year and upgrading to the slippery UMHW plastic on bottom should make life easier. All the drilling and putting it together is done, waiting on the piece of UHMW and need to paint it all yet. I had opted to not put UHMW on oil pan skid but after playing on some rocky trails I realized just get it.
The fit of steel interior skeleton brace is amazing it dropped into my slightly bent used skid pan and it is an exact fit not off a 32nd of an inch if not 64th! …..Jack

 

[Jaydebe]

why did the dealer remove them?

I dunno. Found a place on eBay that sells many dealer takeoff parts from different brands.
They came in as described, stickered, etc.

 

[Rooster31]

Impatiently awaiting my preorder of Epic MFG's CROW overhead molle system. Been looking for a good spot to mount my sPOD switch panel and gsmr radio mic out of the way but easily accessible.

Then down the forum rabbit hole of which tonneau cover works with which rack system.

 

[Minty JL]

Need to adjust the drag link a bit as the steering wheel is off by 15-20⁰ but otherwise she's dialed. Definitely take than she was with the 2" spacer. Parked next to the wife's jlur on 39s my mirror was about 1/2" taller and I'm on 37s in the mojave. Had to grind out the rso tie rod bracket as it's made for the JK but on the firmest setting there's 0 wobble/shimmy hitting train crossings or bumps.

Are you going to get the MC adjustable Trackbar? Super easy to get the axle centered under the truck.

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