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

[Alabama Mud Machine]

What makes that not the "TS"? I was under the impression by all the threads related to it that it was. It's what I bought and I've been using it for about a month and it makes a lot of difference. The steering feel is much more improved though I have to say my wheel still doesn't return to zero after a turn, never has. I know there are different models and there is a model that goes through the whole thing, but thought that was something different.

There's nothing wrong with the model you have, anything over factory should be a huge upgrade. Your model is called the "IFP", which is a sealed monotube design (like the factory unit is). The TS model is a through-body design. And the ATS model is an adjustable version of the TS model, hence the "A" in the name.

Here's a picture of the TS model that I have on my JTR... Notice how the rod goes all the way through the body, and sticks out the other side...

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[Sportsbiz]

Installed Hothead Headliners today. There's definitely a noticeable difference in both sound and climate control. These were also far easier to install than I expected.

 

[Jimmij]

So which stabalizer should you buy if you have a stock suspension?

 

[Alabama Mud Machine]

So which stabalizer should you buy if you have a stock suspension?

Technically (for now) I still have stock suspension, other than some spacers F&R, and I went with the Fox TS model. It's a HUGE upgrade over stock, especially with the 37's.

I got mine on Amazon, and for that price, I wouldn't even think twice, it's almost $100 cheaper on Amazon than MSRP price and $75 cheaper than most places selling it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PFGHMB6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[RubStingGray]

So which stabalizer should you buy if you have a stock suspension?

I went with the falcon nexus EF 2.2. You can feel the difference but i honestly think at $349 it’s kinda pricey but you also pay for quality products. It’s does make the steering wheel feel a little more firm wIth the medium setting. I think I could’ve went with another brand and had the same effect but it’s personal preference.

 

[DarkerSideJT]

Finally removed the ugly sport euro bumper and added some led headlights

 

[Poorboy]

Still have the stock suspension, went with FOX985-02-127.
A world of difference

 

[Alabama Mud Machine]

Still have the stock suspension, went with FOX985-02-127.
A world of difference

That's the same one I have. The 2.0 TS model.

 

[NC_Overland]

Not me, but hopefully the dealership. I dropped it off this morning to have my loose steering/highway wandering looked it. They’re keeping it overnight. The shop foreman has been driving it and diagnosing it so I take this as a good sign vs the typical “They all do that” or “It’s a Jeep thing.” I told them this is my 4th SFA Jeep and the steering is not safe or anything like my others so maybe that helped. Or maybe because Jeep called me after my IQS survey and SRT up the appt for me and opened up a case number. Maybe the latter lol.

it’s better after my fix steering stabilizer, but it still definitely has a dead spot in the middle and isn’t acceptable to me.

 

[Timdog]

Finally threw my stickers on today.. I’ve bin waiting for the warmer weather, now just have to throw on the gladiator letters from Hauk

 

[Jeepnoob34]

Installed Hothead Headliners today. There's definitely a noticeable difference in both sound and climate control. These were also far easier to install than I expected.

I get that there would be a noticeable change in acoustics. I don’t see how it gives a noticeable change in climate control. There’s still a lot of surface area it doesn’t cover. I don’t own them, so you’d know better than I do though.

 

[Sazabi19]

There's nothing wrong with the model you have, anything over factory should be a huge upgrade. Your model is called the "IFP", which is a sealed monotube design (like the factory unit is). The TS model is a through-body design. And the ATS model is an adjustable version of the TS model, hence the "A" in the name.

Here's a picture of the TS model that I have on my JTR... Notice how the rod goes all the way through the body, and sticks out the other side...

I gotcha now. I knew the difference between the ATS and TS but didn't know the IFP. I'm not the most versed on these things, I'm learning as I go and trying lol.

 

[Alabama Mud Machine]

I gotcha now. I knew the difference between the ATS and TS but didn't know the IFP. I'm not the most versed on these things, I'm learning as I go and trying lol.

Hey, we all had to start somewhere. It's those willing to put forth the effort to learn, that I don't mind helping.

I'm new to Jeeps, but not to 4x4's and off-roading and building trucks. Most of the parts are all the same, just some small differences. That's why I've been able to pickup on the Jeep stuff so quickly.

 

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[SoCalGlad]

Installed a Softopper on the Gladiator today. Had one on my 04 Titan that I installed in 06 and still looked/worked great in 2020 so bought another one. Highly recommend if your looking for a bed shell that’s easily removed or able to lower in minutes.

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