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

[Factoid]

Installation looks good, how long did it take you to install? Please share your thoughts on how well it fixed your loose steering after driving some miles with it. Thanks

My steering wasn’t really loose, but it definitely feels tighter and more controllable than before. I made the additions as I am running big (13.5”) 37s and have a heavy foot, so some extra reinforcement seemed like a good idea.

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[Dainbramaged]

My steering wasn’t really loose, but it definitely feels tighter and more controllable than before. I made the additions as I am running big (13.5”) 37s and have a heavy foot, so some extra reinforcement seemed like a good idea.

Makes sense.

 

[jwilson2899]

Installed my Midland MXT275 GMRS radio and antenna. Tested it out with an extra handheld I had, and it works great.

 

[Racer_X]

Winch, bull bar, and interrupt is in, wired to Aux 4 and fully tested.

 

[Factoid]

Winch, bull bar, and interrupt is in, wired to Aux 4 and fully tested.

Outstanding!

 

[Jeeperjamie]

Winch, bull bar, and interrupt is in, wired to Aux 4 and fully tested.

I've considered doing mine this way and keeping the stock bumper on. I did a bull bar on my JK and was pretty pleased with it. How hard is it to mount the winch like this, just curious.

 

[PuRGE]

Dipped the grill today.

 

[ThatStinging_Jeep]

Dipped the grill today.

Looks good man im planning on doing that or just wrapping it (nice color btw,cause i got a sting gray jtr as well :D)

 

[WVBKW]

Washed last evening and waxed (first time) this morning... geez lots of crevices on these rigs.

 

[Sazabi19]

Installed my hothead head liners, Sylvania Zevo super white LED (7443) for my DRLs (may be hard to see), and some rubbery grip tape on my door entries to try to protect the paint. It needs more, may buy a second set to fill in the gap and leak below the door area for any kicks. Have a foot rest I'll probably install tomorrow as well, have to keep working today.

Grip tape stuff: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017J9SI4Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

LED DRLs: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N4VNT2C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

JT Hothead Headliners:
https://hotheadheadliners.com/products/2020-jeep-gladiator-jt?variant=15491410427970

 

[Gatorized]

Installed my Bestop Sunrider
The included instructions may not be as complete as they could be. I had a horrible gap at the rear corners and the gutters did not line up like they should have. Watched this video and found the problem at 5:00 into the video.

The problem was that the top has to be tucked into the back of the door rails after the front bolt is installed but before installing the z-clip and bolting the back of the top to the rail. Lift up on the rail, push the top towards the back and then down until the mating plastic guide from the top slips over then under the mating guide from the rail. I did this step after installing the z-clip so do what works best for you.
Before:

After:

Something I had done earlier after installing the fender welting was to take a 6” pc of the welting, cut a pc of the hotel key I used to poke the welting into place and stuffed it into the end of the 6” pc, then pushed 4-5” of that 6” pc into the gap on the fuel filler door above the cap hanger. The loop holding the cap is too stiff to stay over the hook and tends to let the cap drop onto the fender. Now when I hang the loop over the hook I tug the welting down beside the loop, wedging it into place on the hook. No more banging on the fender!

 

[Slacks]

First time with all the doors off, thanks to these new Lange Coyote mirrors (safety first). I decided against the hinge mount type and A-pillar, since I may still want to use soft doors in the future. These are quick to add or remove as needed since the mount stays put.

I also added a little Easter egg, as inspired by another member.

 

[SwampNut]

 

[SwampNut]

I also added a little Easter egg, as inspired by another member.

LOL! Source?

 

[Racer_X]

I've considered doing mine this way and keeping the stock bumper on. I did a bull bar on my JK and was pretty pleased with it. How hard is it to mount the winch like this, just curious.

I have the stock steel bumper and it's designed to take the winch. It took a day to mount it the way I wanted it. I had to combine 3-4 different videos and instructions. The smittybuilt instructions are correct in mounting the control box first. But it's a pain to get right. The warn winch plate went in correctly without much fuss, came with a license plate bracket, and the design was well thought out. I especially liked the 5 nuts that came with it so the screws from the top winch plate could be reinstalled.

The bolts that came with the winch were too short to mount the fairlead, license plate bracket, and winch plate on the bumper - you need 1.75" bolts. You also need a good set of tools. 1/2" to 3/8" socket adapter, 3/8" to 1/2" adapter, deep sockets, non-deep sockets, wrenches, and extension rods. Reassembly can be challenging, but is very possible with the tools and some finesse. I also highly recommend a right-angle drill with a socket adapter.

The bull bar was brain dead simple - 6 screws. Look on this forum for the warn interrupter kit and mounting. Highly recommended for safety and the mounting to the angle iron worked great. Had the daughter paint it to match the truck because I knew people would be looking at it.

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