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Well I’m way behind on this so I guess I should start.

I previously had a JKUR that was wrecked after some d bag tan a red light back in 2018. It unfortunately took me over a year to recover, ( roll over, doors and roof off)

I was contemplating trading to a JLUR that was released earlier that year, but I loved the AEV Brute. I ended up finding out prior to the accident a”scrambler” was coming. And I was pumped.
After the accident since I couldn’t do much for months I would just do as much research as possible to learn about the Gladiator and basically spent hours on these forums in the process.
The accident took me too a new career that I now sell these vehicles, and decided that I would wait before ordering one. In March 2020 at the beginning of the Covid pandemic and the stop sale I finally placed my order for my 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with a 6 speed manual. And then I was stuff waiting just over 5 months for it to be built and shipped to me.
It was worth the wait.
Anyways here’s some pictures of my Old JKUR and the new JTR when I picked it up back in July.
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Wheels arrived in September after ordering them in June and some back and forth with Northridge4x4 and Fifteen52 to source a set of 5 as they were back ordered for months due to COVID19.
Then they were off to get paint matched.

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Next while waiting for months for AEV to release their lift I gave up on waiting so I went with the Mopar 2” lift, and got the wheels and tires mounted. And honestly I love it.
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Currently just have done a couple small things, installed my exhaust, export mirrors and rear fog lights and have a few smaller mods to happen this year. Did some light wheeling, got it swamped and filled with water but hey that’s part of the fun. But I love this truck. So much fun, the amount of compliments I get in it is crazy. Absolutely love it.
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Finally! Jeep looks good; I look forward to following along with the fun.

Those accident pics are hard to look at. Your JKUR looked awesome and I’m glad to hear you’ve recovered and back in a Jeep!
 
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Finally! Jeep looks good; I look forward to following along with the fun.

Those accident pics are hard to look at. Your JKUR looked awesome and I’m glad to hear you’ve recovered and back in a Jeep!
Thanks.
Yeah it was a long road to get back in a Jeep but super glad to be back and I love this thing. Could possibly be my favourite vehicle I’ve owned.
 

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Next while waiting for months for AEV to release their lift I gave up on waiting so I went with the Mopar 2” lift, and got the wheels and tires mounted. And honestly I love it.
Jeep Gladiator My Gator Retro/Export style/Overlander  Gladiator Rubicon build. B648A8DA-790C-45E7-8531-C40B8229A178
Jeep Gladiator My Gator Retro/Export style/Overlander  Gladiator Rubicon build. B648A8DA-790C-45E7-8531-C40B8229A178
Jeep Gladiator My Gator Retro/Export style/Overlander  Gladiator Rubicon build. B648A8DA-790C-45E7-8531-C40B8229A178
Jeep Gladiator My Gator Retro/Export style/Overlander  Gladiator Rubicon build. B648A8DA-790C-45E7-8531-C40B8229A178
Jeep Gladiator My Gator Retro/Export style/Overlander  Gladiator Rubicon build. B648A8DA-790C-45E7-8531-C40B8229A178
Jeep Gladiator My Gator Retro/Export style/Overlander  Gladiator Rubicon build. B648A8DA-790C-45E7-8531-C40B8229A178
Jeep Gladiator My Gator Retro/Export style/Overlander  Gladiator Rubicon build. B648A8DA-790C-45E7-8531-C40B8229A178
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Those wheels look fantastic! I went with the Mopar lift and 37s as well, and IMHO I think it's the perfect combo for the Gladiator.
 

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Those wheels look fantastic! I went with the Mopar lift and 37s as well, and IMHO I think it's the perfect combo for the Gladiator.
Thank you, it was a long wait but I’m glad I went with them. I think they suit it perfect.
 

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Picked up some OG Jeep and Gladiator emblems.
Have you put these on yet? I also have a gator gladiator and doing a very similar build to yours and really wanted to add some retro badging some where. I'm planning to change the tailgate jeep logo to the older style one.
 
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Have you put these on yet? I also have a gator gladiator and doing a very similar build to yours and really wanted to add some retro badging some where. I'm planning to change the tailgate jeep logo to the older style one.
Will be doing it this weekend when I have a buddies shop free. It’s -3 here right now so I need to get it warmer.
 
 



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