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

[SF_E60]

1st time using the clay bar. Damn, it took 4ever. If you want to get intimate with your paint, this will get you up close to really see the crud in your paint. I did it to take care of the rail dust on white paint. I couldn't stand seeing rust speckles after a good washing. Anyway, Holy Chit, the clay bar works amazingly. All spots and speckles gone, leaving behind a smooth mirror finish. I'm a big fan now and highly recommend. I'll be doing it every June

Nice rig, where did you get your flag stickers?

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[Proximo]

Nice rig, where did you get your flag stickers?

Don @pixeldecals does great work with great quality

 

[ciarraikerry]

interested in how you installed the rear camera so that you could still remove the top. Pics please.

The link to the camera is below. I made sure to buy one with an interior/exterior mount waterproof rear camera. I mounted the rear camera bracket behind the license plate so that it would still clear the tailgate opening and closing. Then ran the cable down the passenger side A pillar, drilled a hole through the floor at the B pillar next to the drain tube that is already there. Put a grommet in the floor and ran the cable along the top of the frame rail to connect to the camera pigtail.

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[Jimmij]

The link to the camera is below. I made sure to buy one with an interior/exterior mount waterproof rear camera. I mounted the rear camera bracket behind the license plate so that it would still clear the tailgate opening and closing. Then ran the cable down the passenger side A pillar, drilled a hole through the floor at the B pillar next to the drain tube that is already there. Put a grommet in the floor and ran the cable along the top of the frame rail to connect to the camera pigtail.

Lifechaser Dual Dash Cam 4K+1080P Front and Rear Car Camera 3840x2160P 8MP CMOS, WiFi, GPS, Night Vision, 2.4" IPS, 170° Wide Angle, Parking Mode, WDR, Time Lapse, G-Sensor for Cars, Truck https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S9FJDV2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Olr-EbC57SM61

thanks for the info

 

[Jdyowa]

How to install the rooftop tent by yourself
Getting ready to go camping tomorrow

 

[DrJ]

Installed my Rugged Ridge Arcus bumper w/ overrider, Badland Apex winch and Rhino USA D-rings and isolators today.

Wouldn't recommend doing the bumper solo, it was a PAIN! But finally got it wired up, works beautifully and looks great... now I finally need a lift/wheels/tires!

Also redid the fittings on the ARB compressor, moved it back 3-4" and made room for a molle bag with my compressor accessories.

 

[Bbannongmu]

Went neked, pulled stock hinge bushings and replaced with Kentrol Delrin bushings and tried out my new Jpeggz mirrors. Impressed with the Jpeggz so far after 2 hours and up to 65mph. Solid - no movement.

 

[Alabama Mud Machine]

I transported some tools I needed to fix my mother's boat, so she could sell it. Saved her at least $500, too... Because if you get a mechanic to come out on a weekend, to your house, and work on an outboard motor that's already in the water... You got yourself a recipe for one hefty bill... Luckily I've owned quite a few boats, so it was a simple fix. Just a pain in the ass because it was in the water and there's nowhere to work on it, and no easy way to get to things.

 

[SF_E60]

Don @pixeldecals does great work with great quality

Thanks I'll hit him up.

 

[Jeefo]

Installed the Smittybilt XRC Gen3 12k Comp Series winch in the stock steel Rubicon bumper using the Warn winch plate. And swapped out the hook for the Factor 55 Flatlink Expert with Rope Guard for a closed system winching solution.
Had a few installation issues/hiccups along the way (main ones documented below), but excited to start hitting some trails after getting the last bit of necessary self-recovery gear. The winch barely fits in the bumper, electrical cables slightly press in on the front of the bottom of the grill.

I love how low and hidden away the winch is though, nice sleek design. And love the features of the extra light bar in the winch, daytime running SB light, and load indicators on the remote.

Main issues:
-Needed to get some longer screws to go through the fairlead/winch plate/bumper to reach to the other end for the washers/nuts than what Smittybilt supplied.
-Had to cut off the attached hook from Smittybilt to install the flatlink. Sucks they didn't just provide the hook separately to install. And then had to narrow up the guard around the tip of the rope with a vise so it'd be able to fit into the flatlink slot.
-Winch plate instructions could have been ordered quite a bit better with when to reinstall the bumper/front license plate/fairlead. Ended up having to unwind and respool the synthetic rope a few extra times.

 

[Gatorized]

Went neked, pulled stock hinge bushings and replaced with Kentrol Delrin bushings and tried out my new Jpeggz mirrors. Impressed with the Jpeggz so far after 2 hours and up to 65mph. Solid - no movement.

Did bushings need replacing in order for mirror install?

 

[Bbannongmu]

Did bushings need replacing in order for mirror install?

No. Just a good time to do it.

 

[Diggs9]

Is there anyway you'd measure the distance from the top of the decked to the top of the bed?
It seems there is about 4.5-5".

I need to be able to carry lumber and such, so I'm trying to figure out if there is enough space to carry like 10 sheets of drywall, etc.

Thank you in advance.

5 1/2" to the top of the bed rail

 

[bhbdvm]

I don't really have any pictures but I installed the JL Audio stereo system in my Gladiator. Went with the JL Audio Stealthbox Subwoofer under the rear seat, JL amplifier, and replaced all the Alpine speakers with JL Audio speakers to handle the extra power. Amplifier (VX1000/5i) is under the passenger seat using JL's amplifier rack, C5-650's in the lower front, C2-350X in dash and the soundbar/roll bar. As you can imagine the system sounds great! Lots of power, clarity, and kick. It was a 12 hour install by shop (big job). JL Audio told my installer that supposedly I am one of the first to actually get the Stealthbox for the Gladiator.

 

[JCstud21]

Got my front Warn Tube Doors in, and just had to try them out! Love them....back ones still on their way!

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