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

[Mopar King]

I probably should plan for the "maybe" of the future and not buy twice. I had wondered "what-if" visiting my son and his family in Florida........ they might enjoy a top-off ride along the beaches. It's a long 24 hours drive from here but could be fun. Top on going down, take it off when down there.
May never ever happen, but then I'm less likely to regret getting the full shade vs the front only.

For sure! You never know! Next time I go visit NC I would take mine off out there. But I dont know if I would actually drive the Gladi. The Durango is a better family hauler for those long trips.

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[Deleted member 24880]

I know I am not Bryan but yes, you can!

Yes sir you can. It’s a little bit tricky but nothing you cannot do. I did it a few times this weekend.

 

[GladiSD]

I ordered parts today for a Gladiator that doesn't even exist yet. Got a Corsa Sport exhaust, Max Modular Tonneau-ready aluminum bed rack, a MOPAR cab cover (backordered), and touch-up paint. My JT isn't even more than raw steel and aluminum at this point. Still, that what's I did for "my" Gladiator today...

 

[Gene26]

You don't gotta tell me I've issues everytime I've got a repair done at a body shop that's why I'm cringing the idea. I just noticed when the sun was going down the tailgate is damaged too..smh

I was able to crack the tailgate slightly to do the latches to the Tonneau cover at least.

Check with your dealer body shop. When mine was hit I took it to them and they were a preferred repair shop and they were able to repair without waiting for adjuster to review. I asked them about going aftermarket on bumpers they said fine if I paid the difference. Didn’t do it wish I did now though. If you go stock make sure you tell them you want true oem. You have to request them in most states but insurance has to cover if you request.

 

[Proximo]

Reconnected sway bar links and air up. Time to go home in the morning.

 

[Mopar King]

I ordered parts today for a Gladiator that doesn't even exist yet. Got a Corsa Sport exhaust, Max Modular Tonneau-ready aluminum bed rack, a MOPAR cab cover (backordered), and touch-up paint. My JT isn't even more than raw steel and aluminum at this point. Still, that what's I did for "my" Gladiator today...

I returned my exhaust after hearing a few in person. They sound like your typical 6 banger. The sound bytes from the manufacturer sound way better than in person. I was grumpy about that. I have also heard a bunch of negative reviews on the Mopar cab cover not fitting well and being super thin. Mpst reccomend the Rain Gear cover .... if you can catch one in stock. Thats what I went with. Happy trucking! The wait SUCKS!

 

[DAVECS1]

I have used my Mopar can cover several times now and I think it works great.

 

[GladiSD]

I have used my Mopar can cover several times now and I think it works great.

I've heard nothing but good reviews from two people I messaged about using it as well! That makes you number three!

 

[Mopar King]

I've heard nothing but good reviews from two people I messaged about using it as well! That makes you number three!

Ive heard its thin and doesnt strap down well and easily blows around in wind. I've also heard that if you are out with your freedom panels off it doesnt fit well over the rest of the top.

The rain gear cover is much more heavy duty for near the same price. Just sounds like a better buy.

To each their own I suppose.

 

[trust]

Is there any data to support cold air intakes and/or exhaust systems being beneficial? I watched a youtube (so it must be scientifically valid) dyno of one of the popular cold air intakes and the numbers actually went down... except for noise. I've been reluctant to move down that path as a result

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Is there any data to support cold air intakes and/or exhaust systems being beneficial? I watched a youtube (so it must be scientifically valid) dyno of one of the popular cold air intakes and the numbers actually went down... except for noise. I've been reluctant to move down that path as a result

Cold air works best on non-injected legacy cars, etc. It may help in cases where the intake air is actually HOT or warmer than ideal.
If you are racing, it matters - good example is a friend of mine took his Mercedes down the track at one of our events on test and tune night (before the actual races the next day)
He found he could shave a couple of tenths off his time if he opened the hood while in staging and let things cool off. His first run was usually good, then the next couple went down, then he opened the hood to cool things down in between and it helped. Another friend had a 4 headlight car and took out the center two lights and used those openings to shove cooler air into the carburetor - and his times were better just with that mod.
But will you notice it on a JT? Meh, I doubt it. I think on modern vehicles it's more of a psychological thing, the butt dyno always gives better numbers if you put on something you believe will help. "Yeah, it definitely feels better!"
Cool air is denser air, more oxygen, but then your computer is reading the exhaust and countering with different fuel going in. How hot is the air going into the engine? Will the "cold air intake" really be OUTSIDE of the engine bay? If not, why bother?

 

[WhatExit?]

Bryan - can you leave that shade on with the panels in place? Say you want to pop them back on quick for an Iowa popcord storm? Or must the cover come off before putting the freedom panels back on?

My wife says the price is right - and wondering what when we have the full roof off, too.
(she asked about how it would mount with the doors off, I already explained "roll bars"-works with doors off or on.......)

I have the small one for the Freedom Tops.. You can leave it on too.

I had the full size SpiderWebShade on my JKUR and it was the reason I bought their product again. Best thing fir the blazing sun

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I have the small one for the Freedom Tops.. You can leave it on too.

I had the full size SpiderWebShade on my JKUR and it was the reason I bought their product again. Best thing fir the blazing sun

I think I'm going for the full one as one never knows............ if I get the front only and then change my mind, then I've bought twice. I looked at the install PDF and it's interesting how it goes on - worst part would be the windshield, and I would have to take the roof off to install it but that's not that big a deal.
Our biggest issue was the sun shining in on those 95 degree days.

https://www.spiderwebshade.com/collections/gladiator/products/jtgladiator?variant=28329492316246

She wants the doors off next........

 

[trust]

Thanks shadows papa I understand the theory and I know it works in some cases, I just wonder if theres a real world benefit on a modern vehicle, between the two it's nearly a kilobuck investment

Thanks

 

[DAVECS1]

Mine fits pretty snug and has help me weather two thunderstorms. The Jeep logo looks pretty cool. It fits behind the backseat.

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