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

[ORACLElights]

Installed the Oracle LED Cargo Bed Light Strips yesterday. I installed them on the bottom of the trail-rails and spliced them into the factory LED bed lights. Couple of things I learned is that they were too long but you can easily cut them, and then I dipped the cut ends in liquid electrical tape to seal them up. The factory wiring harness did fall back into the cavaity and it wasn't too hard to fish back out with one of my o-ring picks, so I learned to temporarily duct tape the harness so it wouldn't fall back in. Also I used a razor blade to score around the factory light and it helped to remove it. It seemed like it had some type of adhesive on it. And after I installed them back in place I used a little clear silicone to get a good water tight seal. Like most jobs, the first side took me about an hour, the second side took me 20 minutes. They are very bright and only cost about $40 for the pair. Very happy with them.

These look great on your Gladiator We'll mention the strip length to our team but glad you found a quick fix for yours. Thanks for your feedback!

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[JeepRumbler]

How do you add the proximity access? Thanks

I have a video here about the hardware, and it also references the JLWF thread that has a lot more information on the software side.

 

[Gatorized]

Installed the Oracle LED Cargo Bed Light Strips yesterday. I installed them on the bottom of the trail-rails and spliced them into the factory LED bed lights. Couple of things I learned is that they were too long but you can easily cut them, and then I dipped the cut ends in liquid electrical tape to seal them up. They are very bright and only cost about $40 for the pair. Very happy with them.

Are the Oracle strips bright enough to use if the OEM bed lights were removed? If it’s not too much trouble could you block the bed lights and get a night shot to see how the oracle strips light up the bed alone? Thx!
I’m thinking the bed light locations would be a good spot to put a 12v outlet panel.

 

[Gatorized]

I just prevented permanent blindness...

Is that a wrap on your hood and fenders or just a reflection?

 

[htremper]

Installed the RCI 18"

A little disappointed that the factory cover does not work with the clips...so now selling the factory and looking to buy one that would fit.

 

[Fdisker]

Bought her a hood graphic and Gladiator hood letters
https://www.vortexsigns.com/car-decals/jeep/gladiator-hood-star


https://www.vortexsigns.com/car-decals/jeep/jeep-gladiator-hood-2

And ordered her lift and her Ironman 35 tires I hope she love it

 

[stingergray]

2.5" Ready Lift SST
37" Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Fuel Nitro wheels
Rough Country AL2 side steps
Busy day in the garage with my good boy. 13 year old golden retriever.

 

[DAVECS1]

Finally installed the SPOD and Dual ARB Compressors.

That is awesome, need more pics of the rig!

 

[Slacks]

Loaded up for the weekend trek. Somehow all this stuff - tools, shovel, high lift, compressor, straps, snatch blocks, jump starter, etc fit in my JKU before but it was a lot tighter. Guess I need more stuff!

Very well prepared. I see you even got toilet paper for the Oh S#!t moments!

 

[Slacks]

You can leave the mesh top installed when you put the top back on, right?

Yep! I just put my hard tops back on for the first time since I put the JTopsUSA sunshade on, and had no issues at all. It takes maybe 10 seconds longer to put the freedom panels back on than without the sunshade only because you have to push through the mesh to get a couple latches in place, but it’s a matter of seconds, not minutes.

 

[PhantomChameleon]

It is cool. That was my fifth trip down there. In the meantime while you wait, perhaps you'd be interested in my videos from this recent trip. Here is the teaser ...

Can't wait to see more!

 

[TheHops]

Finally installed the SPOD and Dual ARB Compressors.

Sweet set up.

Is that the A.R.E. shell and the stock black textured top? Did you get both of them lined or something? The paint looks identical.

 

[SwampNut]

I installed a microphone hanger that goes behind the grab handle, super easy and clean install. $13.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/75WXST-CB-...-Jeep-Wrangler-JL-Jeep-Gladiator/133197224034

 

[RatZer0]

Installed one of two, JCr Offroad Rear Ihterior Molle panels. Installation is easy in theory, a little bit of tool yoga in practice. Re-installing the Hard top bolt that secures the bottom of the panel is tight. Using an extension, especially one on the end of a cordless driver is recommended. Once the rain stops, I'll get the other side done.

They're nicely made, solid pieces of metal with black Powder coat. Planning on securing an extinguisher and maybe First Aid kit.

 

[OMTBiker]

Installed the @Redline Tuning hood supports, quality and directions are top notch. After installation the gap between the hood and fender is increased and the hood is now higher than the cowl pieces. My OCD is struggling with the gap and height difference now, will see which wins and if they stay installed.

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