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

[furrymurray]

Finished mounting the Fusion4x4 axles. I still have plenty of work to do, but at least I can measure and order driveshafts tomorrow

That looks absolutely beautiful! More please sir.

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[Buzzlb]

Looks great, 10 minute install, may put some washers on to to pull it out a bit.
Well made, S.S. hardware, angle adjustable, flips up (cleaning).
I like it, Recommended.

 

[khokhonutt]

Dude, thanks a bunch for the info. I did watch the video (a few times so far) and I liked the information about the wrench sizes, too. When you were all done, the Jeep sits Level? I also thought about leaving the original spacers in and gaining some extra height as well. I guess I'll figure it out when I'm doing it. I used to take the front springs out of one of my JK's all the time, and paint them. I'd get bored and do it. I got pretty good at doing it quickly. Hopefully that helps.
Last thing.... are you happy with it? Does it drive like stock?
My Rubi had a 2" mopar and it drove ok, but not like stock. Wanted to pull a lot to the left and was just more work. This is why I don't want to do it this time. I like the ride.

When you were all done, the Jeep sits Level? When I finished just the front, I took it out to a parking lot and it looked almost perfectly level, with maybe a little more height in the front. I didn't measure it, but that's how it looked to me.

With both ends done now, to me it looks stock, only taller. That's with the spacers that came with the kit and the 3/4" rear spacers (DAYSTAR KJ09192BK) stacked. In the rear I left the stock isolators at the top, the new spacer goes on the bottom where there is no stock spacer in the rear. The front spacer replaces the front isolator, so that probably accounts for some of the front spacers additional height, when compared to the rear spacers included in the lift.

The ride is perfect. If it's different from stock, it's not perceptible to me. I was running down the road at 60 this morning and took my hands off the wheel and it tracks straight down the road. Like I said earlier, I'm still going to take it to an alignment shop. Not because I think there's anything wrong, but because I've been bit by not doing that in the past and ate up a set of front tires, even when the Jeep was riding ok.

 

[spazzyfry123]

Got in my JCR panel, so slapped it on. Intended to put it on the driver's side and mount my fire extinguisher to it, but I couldn’t get any of the attachment points to align with the panel unfortunately. Ended up using a roll bar mount for the extinguisher and mounted the panel on the passenger side for mounting of TBD. May figure out a new mount for the extinguisher to get it to the panel as planned, but now I’m a little concerned with having the extinguisher within head’s reach in case of an accident with a passenger behind the driver. We’ll see. I like things to be a bit subdued, but I think white stands out for the extinguisher to draw attention without being in your face. May need to change the velcro mount from red to black, however.

Also put in a little first aid kit. Thought was to have emergency items near the driver side for quick access.

 

[Red Hot Sloth]

Put a eBay dead pedal on.

Ive been considering this, but getting myself into position required might prove difficult although Im sure quite humorous to the onlooker..

 

[bcunning82]

Most crucial mod yet....

 

[Jdyowa]

When you were all done, the Jeep sits Level? When I finished just the front, I took it out to a parking lot and it looked almost perfectly level, with maybe a little more height in the front. I didn't measure it, but that's how it looked to me.

With both ends done now, to me it looks stock, only taller. That's with the spacers that came with the kit and the 3/4" rear spacers (DAYSTAR KJ09192BK) stacked. In the rear I left the stock isolators at the top, the new spacer goes on the bottom where there is no stock spacer in the rear. The front spacer replaces the front isolator, so that probably accounts for some of the front spacers additional height, when compared to the rear spacers included in the lift.

The ride is perfect. If it's different from stock, it's not perceptible to me. I was running down the road at 60 this morning and took my hands off the wheel and it tracks straight down the road. Like I said earlier, I'm still going to take it to an alignment shop. Not because I think there's anything wrong, but because I've been bit by not doing that in the past and ate up a set of front tires, even when the Jeep was riding ok.

Thank you!

 

[Texops]

I installed my rear shocks today & rear sway bar links before I went to work . I was using factory Rubicon rear shocks for around 4 or 5 days until today they were way too short. now with the new shocks the rear rides like a dream , I cant wait to get the front shocks to match they are on the way but right now I have fox 2.0 for 0"-2' lift . the rockkrawler rear links are beefy .

 

[TRI-JAB]

I test fit my new KC Hilites PRO6 LED lights on my OEM steel bumper with the Warn Low Grille Guard installed.

They fit perfectly using the existing mounting holes. I was a bit nervous if they would fit when I ordered the lights. Started looking into making a custom mounting bracket.

now I just need to wire them up this weekend and install a few extra goodies that arrived the last couple days...

BTW - the lights look blue because I have not yet removed the Blue protective film.

 

[DirtyD]

Not today, but over the past week. (Picked it up last Monday).
Installed Hot Head Headliners, bartact seat covers, 37" Cooper Discover STT Pro on black rock D-windows, built right bed panels, Rock Slide Engineering step sliders, Rugged Ridge light guards, CB antenna mount, and some decals.

I wore the T-Patch and AG patch too...

 

[UKCATS]

Not today, but mounted some Rigid Dually SS Pro’s to the wife’s Gladiator. Used Baja Design mounts.

 

[Hootbro]

How you liking the Grypmat? Worth the coin?

 

[UKCATS]

How you liking the Grypmat? Worth the coin?

Yeah, I like them. Santa brought me a variety pack. No more dropped washers or nuts rolling down the driveway into oblivion.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Didn't really do anything "to" it yet but got ready to do something to it - grabbed a UPS box off the back steps and took it into my shop and opened it up to find my max tow springs have arrived. Waiting for better weather to hook things up and see how the JT sits with a load on the hitch, take some measurements, write things up, and swap springs.
Mine currently has rear springs 439 (left) and 440 (right)
These max tow are 444 and 445

Hopefully coming up will get some Rubicon take-off parts shipped this direction.

Here's the new arrivals -

 

[Greg75]

Had installed: full MetalCloak Game Changer 3.5" lift including their Drag Link, HD Tie Rod and Stabilizer, and 1310 Drive Shaft; Fox Smoothies front and rear; Black Rhino Abrams 17x9.5 (-18) wheels, Nitto Ridge Grappler tires in 37x12.5x17; and, a Tazer Lite. Major compliments to Jonathan and Kyle at American Offroad Customs in Las Vegas. They did an amazing job on the install, recommendations, and fine-tuning/adjustments. Extremely professional and a pleasure to work with. Also, a clean, organized, well-equipped and welcoming shop.

Some dusk and nighttime pics (poor lighting) to make it the same do-TO day. I will follow up soon with better, more complete pics and a full review. For now, I can tell you that I am completely happy with the whole thing. Before the lift, etc., my Gladiator Rubicon LE drove wonderfully, with tight, accurate steering and terrific ride quality over any surface I tried. So, I wanted to make sure that I would not screw that up with any mods. Bottom-line: steers even better, with all the added benefits; body roll has been greatly reduced, which is hilariously fun; and the overall ride was changed, for the better, I think (though some might prefer the softer "before"), to be significantly firmer, yet still compliant and comfortable, and much more controlled. Can't wait to get it out wheeling and on a variety of roads to see what this Jeep-truck can do.

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