gmc1000_1965
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- First Name
- Drew
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- Jul 23, 2019
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- Location
- Crestview FL
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- 2020 Jeep Gladiator
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Hello all. I bought what will hopefully be my last financial nightmare. I bought my first brand new car last year, 2018 Grand Cherokee and should have waited til this year. I am extremely happy with the new truck and cannot wait to build it. This Gladiator has the max tow package, which I felt is the number one best option on this truck. Just knowing I have the 4.10 gears for bigger tires and the HD brakes is nice. It also came with the 7" radio group, convenience group, and premium soft top. The usual options one would find. Sticker was $43420 plus Florida's stupid $1000 markup for paint protection, but ended up paying $41,820. Not bad. Dealer complained that they lost money on the deal and miss marking up to make money... No one cares. I also felt it was stupid to pay into the lifted Gladiators with wheels and tires, when one, they mark up labor and parts on those, and two, I can put on the lift and tires I want. I still plan on going with Mopar's 2" Lift. I have yet to find a better kit for the price. I do not want to go with some stupid spacer kit. I plan on keeping this truck for a while and moving back to the PNW for some nice overlanding experience and want the extra travel.
So far I have bought/installed:
Trifecta's Trifold Tonneau Cover
Rugged Ridge 9" Antenna
Rugged Ridge Hood Latch
Rugged Ridge Eclipse Sun Shade
AFE Pro 5R Air Filter
Oracle LED Headlight Conversion
Oracle Fog Light Conversion
The lights are worth it, IMO. The are way brighter and whiter. The tonneau cover is nice for now, I may change to a rack later or wait to see what other companies make. I'd love to get a roof top tent and put accessories on the side of a rack, so I may go that route, but a hardtop canopy would be interesting. The hood latch kit is nice, I bought it as a better looking and operating latch than factory. The filter is a small upgrade for now. I have always enjoyed AFE's products, but could not find a decent aftermarket intake kit, so I just went with the filter. The sun shade is ok. It still lets a lot of sunlight through, but does help. I may change that. That being said, the market is still young and parts keep coming out. I plan to Mopar lift it and put on 35s or 37s, I haven't decided yet. Here are a few pics. More to come.
So far I have bought/installed:
Trifecta's Trifold Tonneau Cover
Rugged Ridge 9" Antenna
Rugged Ridge Hood Latch
Rugged Ridge Eclipse Sun Shade
AFE Pro 5R Air Filter
Oracle LED Headlight Conversion
Oracle Fog Light Conversion
The lights are worth it, IMO. The are way brighter and whiter. The tonneau cover is nice for now, I may change to a rack later or wait to see what other companies make. I'd love to get a roof top tent and put accessories on the side of a rack, so I may go that route, but a hardtop canopy would be interesting. The hood latch kit is nice, I bought it as a better looking and operating latch than factory. The filter is a small upgrade for now. I have always enjoyed AFE's products, but could not find a decent aftermarket intake kit, so I just went with the filter. The sun shade is ok. It still lets a lot of sunlight through, but does help. I may change that. That being said, the market is still young and parts keep coming out. I plan to Mopar lift it and put on 35s or 37s, I haven't decided yet. Here are a few pics. More to come.
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