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

[trust]

Cool sounds like a straightforward fix then!

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[ShadowsPapa]

I would look at a spacer to get the ride height to the level you want. Keep the payload capacity with the Max Tow. You'll be into the back end either way, so why not just get the best of both.

That's exactly what I was wondering about doing - a small spacer to get the height back up so the truck sits with the same rear height as it did. I like the ride - no problem there.
The other concern is that it puts the stop back there only about 3" or so from the axle
BUT that's a mighty thin spacer - I bet no one makes one that small for the rear. Maybe the front because of people wanting to take rake out, but for the front...?

 

[bastage]

That's exactly what I was wondering about doing - a small spacer to get the height back up so the truck sits with the same rear height as it did. BUT that's a mighty thin spacer - I bet no one makes one that small for the rear. Maybe the front because of people wanting to take rake out, but for the front...?

How much for the rear do you need? Daystar has a 3/4" spacer for the rear. I have an extra set somewhere in my garage... On the same up high shelf as the air deflector got tossed. I Bought them for front & rear when I did the rubicon springs, but only installed the front.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

How much for the rear do you need? Daystar has a 3/4" spacer for the rear. I have an extra set somewhere in my garage... On the same up high shelf as the air deflector got tossed. I Bought them for front & rear when I did the rubicon springs, but only installed the front.

LOL - I know about those high shelves! I have some about 10' high (ceiling is 15' in my shop)

Anyway, the rear dropped half inch or so. The max tow springs are about 1" or so shorter than the Overland rear springs, But since they carry weight better, the truck LUCKILY didn't drop that much.
I'll measure again but I think .5 - .75" would be about right and it's possible I could drop the rear axle enough to get spacers in without trouble because these springs are shorter. When I dropped the axle to take the Overland springs out, they were barely loose. When I put the max tow springs in there was a lot of clearance.

 

[MPW3039]

Based on a recommendation from another thread. Painted and installed a 12x12 craftsman tool box. Perfect fit for the short bed.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Looks really nice in there, like it was made just for that truck.

 

[-miko-]

Ha! A side hustle to pay for more parts!

But if folks are interested I'll post some 'as built' plans.

Plans are posted here. Let me know any thoughts or comments on how to improve them...
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/plain-jane-the-family-truckster.32439/post-537833

A few more pics are here...
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/plain-jane-the-family-truckster.32439/post-537456

 

[Deleted member 24880]

Added a Spiderwebshade. I went with Grey because I’m not sure if I want a contrast color or not yet and didn't want black. I just did the front because I don‘t expect to take the top off that much. hopefully it will keep a little heat off my bald head!

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Added a Spiderwebshade. I went with Grey because I’m not sure if I want a contrast color or not yet and didn't want black. I just did the front because I don‘t expect to take the top off that much. hopefully it will keep a little heat off my bald head!

That's what I need. When I told a friend I had taken the top off - he said "be sure to wear your hat". I asked if he was implying anything - I had forgotten he's only growing half a crop up there, too. He said no, personal experience.
I washed one of my favorite caps yesterday - it's more gray than black now.
Anyway, I told my wife I thought they made something like this - Looks easy to install. Easy is good.
Gray goes with anything (so my hair - what's left, matches any shirt I wear)

 

[eternus]

Whats the make/model of this... looks easy to add/remove and more clear than my mirror on the vent.

 

[bastage]

Whats the make/model of this... looks easy to add/remove and more clear than my mirror on the vent.

I have a set on order.

https://www.carolinametalmasters.co...th-ball-mount-solution?variant=31277644513341

 

[Hydro Blue in NM]

@BryanG and @ShadowsPapa
I have the full Spider Shade on mine and I love it. You still get some sun and wind in, but it is cut down a lot.

 

[Mopar King]

@BryanG and @ShadowsPapa
I have the full Spider Shade on mine and I love it. You still get some sun and wind in, but it is cut down a lot.

My spiderwebshade is loose and flaps all over the place. I reached out to them about it but they never bothered to reply.

 

[Deleted member 24880]

My spiderwebshade is loose and flaps all over the place. I reached out to them about it but they never bothered to reply.

That sucks. Mine is very tight. Actually wasn’t sure I was going to get the back 2 loops hooked but managed. I would definitely reach out to them again. Mine says 100% satisfaction or your money back. $100 is nothing to just write off.

 

[Mopar King]

That sucks. Mine is very tight. Actually wasn’t sure I was going to get the back 2 loops hooked but managed. I would definitely reach out to them again. Mine says 100% satisfaction or your money back. $100 is nothing to just write off.

Yeah mine is really loose along the back by the rear headrests. Sounds like a plastic bag whipping around.

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