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

[TheHops]

I’m looking to do the same setup but with a larger tent . I think the tent alone is 150lbs , plus a couple people sleeping , dog etc . I would be 4-5 times over the rates limit . I will have to look into other options if they don’t release a HD version that’s reasonably priced . The softopper with rack option looks nice . I believe it had somewhere around 1000lbs load rating

The HD version has been released. Check out their website. It is available to be built and ordered.

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[TheHops]

Over the past few days I’ve added a few items. ARE shell, some led lights, Eezi-Awn load bars, cab rack and Series 1600 RTT. Still have to button everything up before camping but getting close.

Great setup. Quick question about your fridge slide: What was your install process? How did you install it so that the drawer will clear the tailgate?

When test fitting mine, the bottom of the slide out contacts the inside lip of the tailgate when pulling the fridge out. I was thinking of shimming it up with thick rubber washers or something similar, or finding some cheap brackets to use as a spacer.

 

[TheHops]

The seat covers look great!

Thanks! I'm loving them. They were spendy, but they appear to be worth it. They're great quality.

 

[CTFriel]

Great setup. Quick question about your fridge slide: What was your install process? How did you install it so that the drawer will clear the tailgate?

When test fitting mine, the bottom of the slide out contacts the inside lip of the tailgate when pulling the fridge out. I was thinking of shimming it up with thick rubber washers or something similar, or finding some cheap brackets to use as a spacer.

That’s basically what I did. I used a 3/4” aluminum spacer with a large fender washer on top and rubber washer on bottom for some shock absorption. So my setup is rubber washer against bed, 3/4” aluminum spacer, fender washer, then slide. Mine had to be taller because I’m running a Mountain Hatch tailgate board which adds another 1/2” of thickness.

 

[TheHops]

That’s basically what I did. I used a 3/4” aluminum spacer with a large fender washer on top and rubber washer on bottom for some shock absorption. So my setup is rubber washer against bed, 3/4” aluminum spacer, fender washer, then slide. Mine had to be taller because I’m running a Mountain Hatch tailgate board which adds another 1/2” of thickness.

Awesome, thanks for the response. At least I'm not alone. Unfortunately, the width of the mounting holes doesn't fall evenly on the peaks/valleys of the bed grooves for my Dometic 95/100 slide, so I'll have to figure out something for that too. I imagine it'll make drilling out the holes a bit of a pain. It'll be worth it though in the end.

 

[coachump4]

Nice! That was also on my “short” list.

Thank you

 

[DougM55]

Awesome, thanks for the response. At least I'm not alone. Unfortunately, the width of the mounting holes doesn't fall evenly on the peaks/valleys of the bed grooves for my Dometic 95/100 slide, so I'll have to figure out something for that too. I imagine it'll make drilling out the holes a bit of a pain. It'll be worth it though in the end.

Maybe 2 aluminum bars would span your peaks and act as spacers?

 

[TheHops]

Maybe 2 aluminum bars would span your peaks and act as spacers?

That's what I was leaning towards. I could use glue/industrial strength adhesive to mount the bars to the bottom of the fridge slide, and then drill new mounting holes in the bars at my desired spacing.

 

[Billydangwrangler]

Buddy of mine is getting a gladiator soon. Its on rails being delivered. Give him some love and subscribe.

 

[brain]

Fitted the "Desert Does It" seat jackers and MMP kit on my drivers seat.
Seat base angle is better for me now and for longer trips.
I'm not sure how I feel about the spacers, looks a bit awkward with how it attaches to the floor. I'll try it for a while and see if I keep it on my Jeep.

Also fitted the "Redline Tuning" hood gas strut kit, it was the heavier rated kit for the Mojave steel hood.
Went in ok and appears to work well.

Pictures?

 

[atxatxatx]

Pictures?

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/gladiator-drivers-seat.33664/page-3#post-575367

 

[1OffCraz]

Added a Tyger T3 tonneau cover. I was a bit concerned with the quality of such an inexpensive cover, but after seeing the good reviews by forum members, I gave it a shot. WOW, what a great cover for the money! And they include these nice aluminum blocks that slide into the Trail Rails to clamp it to. So easy to install, and it rides very nicely at highway speeds. It can also be installed without using Rails, but I can see where the latch would be tight against the LEDs as some have said, but with the Rail clamps, there is plenty of room.

 

[Hernan1105]

Found a Mohave rear bumper for sale locally for steal. Was able to add the 2nd tow hook without having to cut a hole in the bumper.

 

[DirkG]

Found a Mohave rear bumper for sale locally for steal. Was able to add the 2nd tow hook without having to cut a hole in the bumper.

nice...I've been wanting to do the same thing. I think I'll also tint the reflectors.

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