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

[Mark Doiron]

Like it all. any chance you can post up a thread or two with info on what and how you did?

Ah-hah, you're trying to get a preview of what I have planned for my YouTube channel. My channel (DigitalByDoiron) is about my overlanding trips. For years I resisted the requests for build and how-to videos. I finally succumbed last year, but to avoid making my channel about building rigs, etc--which is fun, but not what primarily interests me in my video endeavors--I made it a supplement to one of my trips. So, after the ten parts of last year's TransAmerica Trail videos I added ten studio chats that addressed many of the questions that I had about my rig's build, planning for trips, photography gear, etc. My plan is to have a studio chat about the Gladiator build after its first overlanding trip--coming up in January, if everything goes as scheduled. I'll announce that video on this forum, so check it out for more info. After that, I'll be delighted to answer any questions that folks may have.

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[Br4hm4]

Nothing major...Saturday I was able to install the Oedro tri-fold tonneau. Nice simple install. No tools required. Only complaint...wish it came with aluminum clamps instead of plastic.

 

[mazeppa]

Ah-hah, you're trying to get a preview of what I have planned for my YouTube channel. My channel (DigitalByDoiron) is about my overlanding trips. For years I resisted the requests for build and how-to videos. I finally succumbed last year, but to avoid making my channel about building rigs, etc--which is fun, but not what primarily interests me in my video endeavors--I made it a supplement to one of my trips. So, after the ten parts of last year's TransAmerica Trail videos I added ten studio chats that addressed many of the questions that I had about my rig's build, planning for trips, photography gear, etc. My plan is to have a studio chat about the Gladiator build after its first overlanding trip--coming up in January, if everything goes as scheduled. I'll announce that video on this forum, so check it out for more info. After that, I'll be delighted to answer any questions that folks may have.

I previously subscribed to you YouTube Channel, well done and entertaining videos, wish I had the time and resources. Thanks and keep up the good work.

 

[BlackDog]

You did a great job, everything is blending in nicely. Just getting back on mine, used a heat gun and it works much better. Yeah I just pulled down on the washer and spun the impact slowly and the bolts popped right out. Gonna clean up the threads on the bolt and probably use some blue loctite as well. Ha, I saw that video earlier and was shacking my head.

I'll be installing my sliders soon so thanks for the tip of the heat gun to help break them free. Did you use an impact to break them free initially or just to spin it to get it off the plastic fastener?

 

[Rob0ffRoad]

New wheels, 18x9, 4.5 backspace, new tires 33", added bed cover

Are those 33s on a Sport with no additional lift? Any issues? It looks nice

 

[FREEZE451]

Working on a couple projects the past couple days.

Primary power is wired to the comm rack and radios are all powering on. NMO mount bracket on order; should have any day now and can install it by hood. Comms should be good to go after that--just don't switch between services on me. I can do CB, GMRS or ham, but will need to switch antennas and the coax connection between services. It's possible my 2M/70CM antenna will handle GMRS freq's okay, but still need to switch coax cable between radios ...

These are powered by the OEM Aux 1 switch (wish they'd let us make custom switch toggles for these like I did for my JK sPod panel) ...

Also got the ARB Twin Compressor mounted and the wiring run through the drain plug under the passenger seat (tried through the firewall but no joy with that route--wires way too big). Plan to wire this through a relay controlled by an aux switch. Compressor draws 53 amps at max load, and max aux switch is 40 amps. So will wire through relay I'll mount by battery ...

Gotta say I'm happy I ran across this.. I researched and found that molle panel and ordered one as well as the holster. Guy even let me request a driver side molle for conceal. I really like the compressor setup, may look into that a bit....

 

[OrangeChuck]

Gotta say I'm happy I ran across this.. I researched and found that molle panel and ordered one as well as the holster. Guy even let me request a driver side molle for conceal. I really like the compressor setup, may look into that a bit....

Driver side Molle for conceal? Would you mind un-concealing your install once you've done it ... I'd like to see what other creative options there are besides hip carry or magnets.

 

[FREEZE451]

Driver side Molle for conceal? Would you mind un-concealing your install once you've done it ... I'd like to see what other creative options there are besides hip carry or magnets.

No problem!

It's from https://www.molle-platform-solutions.com/

Here's the passenger side:

I used to have mine screwed under the dash in my last vehicle, but not sure I want to do that to the Jeep just yet..

 

[kvrsos]

Added stock drings to the rail and changed the builtright hardware out for 3/8 stainless button heads.

can you list the hardware for the rings?...like the setup, thx man

 

[JonRJackson]

How do you like the RSE steps, I read a review that they were loud when deploying, can you confirm that?

Sorry, i haven't been on the forums in a while. they are a little noisy when opening/closing. its a love hate thing so far with me. i hate that they make noise, but love knowing they are open before I just step out or closed before I drive away. i would order them again if that helps.

 

[windyridge89]

can you list the hardware for the rings?...like the setup, thx man

Hardware is
3/8-16 x 1" stainless button heads
3/8 stainless washers
3/8 unistrut channel nuts (or t slot nuts for a tacoma might be a better option (if you have the stock trail rail system)
I got all of this at menards but most hardware stores should have this stuff.

The d rings are actually the stock d rings from the lower front of the bed. I don't know the part number for those.
If you search single mount d ring on google there are lots of different options.

 

[Climbhigh]

First time taking off the top.

Maybe take off the doors tomorrow.

Ps- in Sarasota, FL till December 32st.

 

[Backwoodsraider]

Are those 33s on a Sport with no additional lift? Any issues? It looks nice

33s, sport, max tow, no lift. there was some rubbing on the air damn thing in front of the tire (on the bumper) during turning. exacto knife took care of that.

 

[JeepWill19]

And the XBEEK in-channel Deflectors/Ventvisors:

How do you like the quality of the vent visors? Were they a good fit?

 

[TYJ]

^^^ What is the function of vent visors? I’ve never had them on any of my vehicles?

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