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

[Backwoodsraider]

285 is the section width of the tire in mms.

75 is the aspect ratio of sidewall (the sidewall distance from the wheel rim to the outside of the tread is 75% of the section width).

18 is the diameter of the wheel in inches.

I used my stock overland wheels and ran a 285/75-18 ridge grappler. They are 35's, which surprised me because I had always thought 285 was 33. They key here is that they are 11.5 inches wide and no added offset on the wheel. There may be 1/2" of fire sticking out and no rubbing.

285 is the section width of the tire in mms.

75 is the aspect ratio of sidewall (the sidewall distance from the wheel rim to the outside of the tread is 75% of the section width).

18 is the diameter of the wheel in inches.

285 x .75 = mm of section width. X 2 is the total width section on both sides of wheel. Convert to inches is 16.7 inches, + wheel size, 18 is 34.6

33 is 285/75/17

/end training

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[Markpod7]

Installed a few items yesterday.

Can u send the link for that cargo extender?

 

[JTsJT]

Can u send the link for that cargo extender?

Sure.
I had to remove the little rubber end caps so that the bed cover would fold down flush. Not a big deal to me.
I was tired of putting groceries and stuff in the back seat area. With this set up I can lock stuff up in the bed and it stays at arms length.
Went to Costco yesterday and it worked perfectly.
In addition, this bed cover props up in the fully open position for hauling stuff.
Very pleased.

 

[Texops]

285 x .75 = mm of section width. X 2 is the total width section on both sides of wheel. Convert to inches is 16.7 inches, + wheel size, 18 is 34.6

33 is 285/75/17

/end training

This size is closer to 34” most 35” tires are not 35”

 

[MarineHawk]

33 is 285/75/17

Or 285/65/18.

 

[TrailHiker]

Yes, but that reduction in diameter is your tire traction patch, as the tire flattens to increase its ground contact, keep it perfectly round, and you loose most of your traction!

 

[JT-S-Maxi-IND]

iOttie Phone Mount w/ Qi Wireless Charging like the wireless charging for my iphone used the following couple of items installed behind the dash so that I could hide the wires, oh yeah there is one for the wife and myself (gotta keep those phones charged

Does the Iottie work with CarPlay? i like the iOttie so you not always using the bottom connector, but wasn't aware if it works with Car Play

 

[Jdyowa]

285 x .75 = mm of section width. X 2 is the total width section on both sides of wheel. Convert to inches is 16.7 inches, + wheel size, 18 is 34.6

33 is 285/75/17

/end training

Well, according to Nitto, they run just a smidge over 35

 

[Backwoodsraider]

Well, according to Nitto, they run just a smidge over 35

Manufacturer tolerances. Just showing the math

 

[Helicopt21]

Rough country finally made the contoured drop step, ordered and installed. They have a slight drop and still maintain good clearance. They are slick.

odd question, how are these when you go to get out, wife is concerned it will get in the way of your leg and prefers a full step. I like the way these look the best, second would be rock hard angled down sliders which act as a step. let me know if the above does not makes sense

 

[JWest]

Do you have a

Do you have a link to the mounting brackets that you used for the hi-lift jack? That looks nice!

EAG Hi-Lift Jack Mount Hood Hinge Bracket Fit for 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G44YKV4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8A0jEbWPN539H
https://www.dominionoffroad.com/hi-lift_quick_fist/index.html

Here you go.

 

[TheNewWampsCat]

Had the new tires balanced correctly! So much better. Trimmed the air dams for the front, so the tires won’t rub anymore. Installed the tazer mini and got most of it programmed! A little hint it’s easier to remove the dash panel under the steering wheel. That is unless you’re a smaller person or very flexible, which I am neither! Really liking the gladiator!

 

[MarkO]

Adding this to my build thread shortly, but I figured I would post here. I installed the tube doors and then added mirrors.

 

[CJtoJTR]

EAG Hi-Lift Jack Mount Hood Hinge Bracket Fit for 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G44YKV4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8A0jEbWPN539H
https://www.dominionoffroad.com/hi-lift_quick_fist/index.html

Here you go.

Thanks

 

[Greg75]

My son and I installed the UpDown Air system for the JT. New Gen2 version is truly no-drill/bolt-on and very cool to have on the Gladiator. Went with the ARB Twin On-Board Compressor mounted under the passenger’s seat. Makes airing down, airing back up, and equalizing all tires so quick and easy.

Kudos to Ashlyn at Overland/UpDown Air for being extremely helpful and responsive.

Updating with pics as promised:

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