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

[BLK HOLE]

LOL, to me they are though. I never tried to lift them. I drop my hoist and pull off. Same amount of time and effort for me both ways.

JT top is 47 pounds. Its really light. Probably half the weight of a JK and not near as lopsided on weight.

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[DocMike]

These came in.....
But so did a thunderstorm.....so tomorrow.....

 

[Thert]

I removed my dealer sticker with a hair dryer, and put on this Gladiator decal. It's small but looks much better. Every truck I've bought in the past had the truck name on the tailgate except for the Gladiator.

Then I installed my train coupler hitch cover! Everyone who doesn't know anything about trains always asks me "what kind of hitch is that?"

Railroader? Interesting hitch.

 

[BajaDrifter]

I used 2 Rubbermaid Roughneck 3 gallon black storage totes that I ordered from here:

https://www.doitbest.com/shop/stora...roughneck-3-gal-black-storage-tote?SKU=608254

You can go larger, but I wanted them small enough that I can easily move them if I was going to have rear seat passengers. Plus, they are just to hold tie-downs and an air compressor, etc. My main objective was creating a "flat floor", not so much the extra storage (although there is also space next to the totes on the floor that you could put stuff).

The plywood I cut down to 2' x4' and then made a small cutout on the front edge so I can still use the rear cupholders as I often throw a spray can or spray sanitizer in them. So, I didn't want to block the holders.

I did later add two small lengths of a 2"x3" (maybe 12" long each) that I screwed to the underside of the platform where it sits at the Rubbermaid totes (so the boards rest on the tote lids). I realized that the rear OEM storage box lid goes up at an angle, so the platform would rock some. So I attached the pieces of 2"x3" to stop the rock. I originally just put two rolled up towels on top of the totes that did the same thing -if you don't want to bother with the 2"x3" boards. Its easy to see what I mean about the rocking the first time you trial fit the plywood.

Thanks for the details. I'm doing this, rather than taking out the seats. More versatile!

 

[Buzzlb]

Tailgate Plug. Just a bit of trimming.

 

[TheClevo]

Both mine and the wife replaced the stock whip with these from Amazon. No loss of reception that I can tell

 

[TrainMan]

Bug deflector. Fit looks good, but when I open the hood it feels a little loose. Can't be loose though its stuck on there good.

Update-5 hours later I checked everything. It doesn't feel loose anymore. It's solid and ain't going anywhere. Just needed to cure I guess. Hope it actually helps with our summertime bugs.

 

[punk'n]

Thanks for the details. I'm doing this, rather than taking out the seats. More versatile!

No problem.
I found it to be a simple storage solution for me, especially since I'm used to using the rear seat area to toss stuff in.
Plus, it takes literally 30 seconds to remove the plywood platform and bins and put them in the bed if I want to carry in rear passengers.

 

[Zdevil13]

Originally was planning on keeping the stock rubi tires and wheels.... but that didn’t last. Ordered my Method 701 wheels from Northridge and just got them mounted with some new BFG ko2’s 315/70r17. Love the new stance and the bronze wheels look awesome with hydro blue. Now I’m trying to sort thru the stubby bumper options to find the right one without being to heavy.

 

[Clendennan]

Originally was planning on keeping the stock rubi tires and wheels.... but that didn’t last. Ordered my Method 701 wheels from Northridge and just got them mounted with some new BFG ko2’s 315/70r17. Love the new stance and the bronze wheels look awesome with hydro blue. Now I’m trying to sort thru the stubby bumper options to find the right one without being to heavy.

This looks really good. I was very very close to going with bronze also.

 

[DirkG]

Originally was planning on keeping the stock rubi tires and wheels.... but that didn’t last. Ordered my Method 701 wheels from Northridge and just got them mounted with some new BFG ko2’s 315/70r17. Love the new stance and the bronze wheels look awesome with hydro blue. Now I’m trying to sort thru the stubby bumper options to find the right one without being to heavy.

LOVE bronze wheels. More pics!

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I removed my dealer sticker with a hair dryer, and put on this Gladiator decal. It's small but looks much better. Every truck I've bought in the past had the truck name on the tailgate except for the Gladiator.

Then I installed my train coupler hitch cover! Everyone who doesn't know anything about trains always asks me "what kind of hitch is that?"

I guess no one watches those horror flicks or TV shows where the guy gets smashed in the train coupler........ even if not, they are shown often enough on TV...........

Really like the Gladiator decal - nice touch.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Took the top off again in prep for installing the spiderweb shade. Got one in blue, it arrived today. The fedex bag it was in looked like the neighbor's doberman got hold of it and ripped a corner out but the shade bag and product itself were fine! Whew.
I draped it over the back of the truck and the blue of the shade won't be bad with the blue truck.
I hope to actually install it tomorrow. Gotta tip the windshield forward, though, according to their directions.

 

[Proximo]

Badge showed up in 4 days. Super fast, surprised.

 

[Proximo]

Badge showed up in 4 days. Super fast, surprised.

Bearwallow, WV is next in October

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