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

[TRI-JAB]

I’m doing something similar (size & casters). How are you lowering it? My experience with Ratchet Straps is when you release them they GO And it would be hard to keep all four corners level. Thanks for your guidance.

The fatal flaw of the design..... As soon as I started lifting it, I realized my mistake. I was too far along to stop. In fact, I had to do this in three lifts thanks to adjustable saw horses and the ratchet straps cannot accept all 12 feet of strap.... Yes - the ratchet strap ratchets up but not down. The down is a 100% release.

I am planning to switch over to a rope and pulley design. I found this interesting thread on the internet:

https://www.instructables.com/id/An-Elevator-For-My-10x12-Storage-Shed/

I am looking at doing something very similar to mine.

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[Proximo]

@TRI-JAB I did 2 ropes and 2 pulleys for a 2door JK top. Worked just fine, but pulling 2 ropes simultaneously was a bit tricky. Especially when it came to tie them to the wall by myself. Used a 3rd rope tied to the wall and both ropes to stabilize it so I could store the freedom panels on top of the top. Good luck with your project

 

[JT-S-Maxi-IND]

The fatal flaw of the design..... As soon as I started lifting it, I realized my mistake. I was too far along to stop. In fact, I had to do this in three lifts thanks to adjustable saw horses and the ratchet straps cannot accept all 12 feet of strap.... Yes - the ratchet strap ratchets up but not down. The down is a 100% release.

I am planning to switch over to a rope and pulley design. I found this interesting thread on the internet:

https://www.instructables.com/id/An-Elevator-For-My-10x12-Storage-Shed/

I am looking at doing something very similar to mine.

Nuts, was hoping you had a solution I wasn’t aware of.

I’ve done something similar with rope & pulleys and two side loops to the link in your post, but it’s a bit unstable and keeping both sides in sync was challenging both up and down. I have chains on each corner that safely / “permanently “ hold the platform up until I want to lower it. I’m now trying to create something with cable on all four corners to a ring, then to a wall mounted electric or hand winch. Harbor Freight winch is on sale for $79 right now. I really like this storage idea so that freedom tops and other Jeep items are safely stored up out of the way. Not sure when I’m actually going to try this new idea. My top is safely stored fir now.

 

[DaveFrat]

Just starting my "mild" Jeep project list. Mostly cosmetic upgrades (sill guards, console covers). The next couple of days will be the more substantial upgrades. Yesterday was task 1-3 of 7:
DONE PRO- 1. Install Rhino raptor bed liner (THANKS to the team over @ Axleboy Offroad)!!
DONE DIY - 1A. Install 115V weather proof "pigtail" outlet with Kydex cover (you'll see why in task 5)
DONE DIY - 2. Install Oracle auxiliary LED bed lighting (tie into existing bed lights)
3. DIY Install ZROADZ mini 3" LED floods.
4. DIY install JCR Offroad Overhead MOLLE Panel (along with BTECH 25x4 VHF/UHF Radio)
5. DIY install DECKED full bed cargo management system
6. DIY install JCR Offroad FULL height bed rack (and run VHF-UHF antenna cable)
7. DIY install ROTOPAX mounts.

Hope you enjoy

Is that ham radio or gmrs?

 

[sass JT]

Having a local Northridge 4x4 is dangerous to my wallet. New adjustable Falcon steering stabilizer ordered. Plus side, added another 13 entries to their Gladiator giveaway.

I know what you mean!

 

[Soedog]

35”x10.50”x17” Kenda Klevers, Teraflex 1.5” leveling kit and Daystar 3/4” rear spacers on.
Got her almost dead level and impressed with these Kenda’s so far.Very quiet and smooth riding and at 10.50” wide stay tucked inside the fenders without pelting the sides with road grime and rocks.

 

[BlackDog]

ARE cap and bedrug installed. Love them both so far, exactly what I was looking for!

Testing using a cargo tray to take the trash out since they won't fit in the bed now.

 

[Br4hm4]

ARE cap and bedrug installed. Love them both so far, exactly what I was looking for!

Testing using a cargo tray to take the trash out since they won't fit in the bed now.

I am really tempted to get the cap...my Upper Decker is still not here and we are almost in to June...and I am having a hard time using something that I don't believe in. So I will probably sell the Upper Decker and RTT mounts to someone locally and get the Cap from ARE.

 

[Mopar King]

I am really tempted to get the cap...my Upper Decker is still not here and we are almost in to June...and I am having a hard time using something that I don't believe in. So I will probably sell the Upper Decker and RTT mounts to someone locally and get the Cap from ARE.

I am with you! I don't really WANT a cap because it makes it more similar to my Wranglers but.....the versatility would be super nice. Hauling dogs around and stuff like that. I am intrigued by the soft top cap Bestop makes....might be a good fit for my limited use. But I like the way yours looks Blackdog!

 

[Veloruche]

I am with you! I don't really WANT a cap because it makes it more similar to my Wranglers but.....the versatility would be super nice. Hauling dogs around and stuff like that. I am intrigued by the soft top cap Bestop makes....might be a good fit for my limited use. But I like the way yours looks Blackdog!

Have you all seen this custom rack that is structured over the Besttop bed cover? Pretty cool solution made by @gatekeeperoffroad for @russell_gladiator_crowe.

 

[Mopar King]

Have you all seen this custom rack that is structured over the Besttop bed cover? Pretty cool solution made by @gatekeeperoffroad for @russell_gladiator_crowe.

No that's the first I have seen this.....that is pretty cool looking!

 

[Jeepnoob34]

I am really tempted to get the cap...my Upper Decker is still not here and we are almost in to June...and I am having a hard time using something that I don't believe in. So I will probably sell the Upper Decker and RTT mounts to someone locally and get the Cap from ARE.

If ya don’t mind me asking, what’s the ballpark cost on one of these? I can’t find it on their site.

 

[PhantomChameleon]

35”x10.50”x17” Kenda Klevers, Teraflex 1.5” leveling kit and Daystar 3/4” rear spacers on.
Got her almost dead level and impressed with these Kenda’s so far.Very quiet and smooth riding and at 10.50” wide stay tucked inside the fenders without pelting the sides with road grime and rocks.

This looks fantastic! I'm hoping to add these same spacers to my JTR with 35s as well. How do you like it so far?

 

[SoonerDPT]

This looks fantastic! I'm hoping to add these same spacers to my JTR with 35s as well. How do you like it so far?

(Edit) Oops, replied to wrong person.

 

[Soedog]

This looks fantastic! I'm hoping to add these same spacers to my JTR with 35s as well. How do you like it so far?

Only been a day but couldn’t be happier honestly. Absolutely no difference from stock as far as ride,handling or comfort.

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