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

[EricK]

Got my QRC bumper and stealth winch put on today. Took me about 5 hours to get everything done and cleaned up. I need to get some shackles and a snatch block still.

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[rvillano8188]

I've used it a few times for the center console

There were a few guys on the JL forum that were drilling a hole at the end and putting the key on a ring to get easy access to it

 

[TheSolarWizard]

Not sure who's spending $5k on lift and tires. There are tons of places that you can get 37 inch Nittos, BFG, Coopers, Toyos and basically any Black Rhino, Fuel...etc etc 20" wheel for under $3k. Lifts are no where near $2k unless you are trying to build the baddest Mall Crawler out there. Well, I guess if you are not installing the lift yourself you have a point, that could be $2k easily. Ok. I'll sit corrected. Carry on!

It’s early in the game still. There are already 6-8 lift kits from evo in excess of $4500 in parts alone. Metalcloak, teraflex and I’m sure rubicon express will have some stingers out soon. Evo has a $32k option where you drop off your gladiator and 10 days later it’s on 40s with real axles and all the off-road gear any sensible human would ever need

 

[TheSolarWizard]

Installed Nfab side steps and EAG front bumper.

Are your markers smoked?

 

[steffen707]

@steffen707 Did u order the LE wheels?

Nope, bought them from JP1

 

[steffen707]

Finally got bigger shoes. One hell of a deal too IMO. 35" KO2's on steel wheels. Only 50 miles on them. $500 for all five! Crazy the size difference too.
I also added the black decorative door hinge covers. They came in glossy black but I sprayed them in matte black to match the other black plastic on the truck.

I can't decide if I like the black door hinges or not, great deal on the tires.

 

[steffen707]

There were a few guys on the JL forum that were drilling a hole at the end and putting the key on a ring to get easy access to it

That's a good idea. Might do that

 

[ArkansasPig]

Installed this today. Amazing for $147 shipped, and it locks, unlike the Mopar one.....

You’re a genius! It’s moments like these that make it worth staying up late on a Friday night. I’m glad I saw your post.
I was about to spend $500 on a Mopar. I’ll take $147 any day!

 

[steffen707]

You’re a genius! It’s moments like these that make it worth staying up late on a Friday night. I’m glad I saw your post.
I was about to spend $500 on a Mopar. I’ll take $147 any day!

Well somebody else around here tried this first, I'm just spreading their word, lol. It's actually a really decent top.

Checkout my Gladys build thread for a few tips on installation.

 

[steffen707]

The new decal says Rogue One in Aurebesh (Star Wars alphabet).

Since you like star wars, I thought I'd share, we just got a puppy and I named him Wicket after the Ewok. Kinda looks like an Ewok. =)

 

[Mokihana]

Steffen made me do it tonite....we're anal jeep folks, aren't we, LOL.... Now whatcha think? @steffen707 Which looks best?

I like the Mahi Mahi but I really love that flag!!!

 

[Yellow1098]

I'm next! Picked up some 35 nitto trail grapplers! Suppose to only have 1,500 miles on them! Waiting on my rims from quadratec! Now the research begins on what lift/spacer setup! So many and I'm alittle confused

 

[Bullfrog]

Are your markers smoked?

Yes I smoked the front markers and tail lights.

 

[TheSolarWizard]

Yes I smoked the front markers and tail lights.

I’d love to hear more about how to do this. Very subtle but cool touch nicely done

 

[Bullfrog]

I’d love to hear more about how to do this. Very subtle but cool touch nicely done

I order my film from Metrorestyling.com. They sell all kinds of vinyl wrap film. I'm going to wrap my dash in red to match the rims. Nice thing about the jeep is the lights are fairly flat surfaces, so it's not too hard to apply the film. Watch some online videos on final wrapping and you will get a lot of tricks and tips.

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