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

[aldo98229]

I got the “retro” ideas for my JL wheels from the JT community. It would have never occurred to me to take things in this direction if it hadn’t been for photos of Gladiators I saw on here.

To thank you guys and to pay it forward, sort of speak, I wanted to share some my own ideas.

To keep with the “retro” theme, and to better integrate the white wheels and chrome hubs with the overall look of the Jeep, I added these white overlays over the Jeep fender letters and chrome handle covers.

Adding the white letters was an easy decision. But, to be honest, it would have never occurred to me to slap chrome covers onto a red Jeep.

Nevertheless, here you have it. It works surprisingly well, too, IMO.

The overlays are $15/pair from Reflective Concepts, and the chrome door handle covers were $20 on Amazon.

I have a few more cheap-and-easy ideas I’ll be happy to share as I carry them out.

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[syreeves]

Installed some locking hood latches.

How did it go? Easy or hard? Any thoughts on whether they are all stainless parts? Looks GREAT!!!

 

[Deadpool392]

Installed some locking hood latches.

How do they lock? Those look like the same ones I have on my JKU and mine do not lock. Thanks!

 

[PDiddy]

Technically, it isn’t me doing it to my Gladiator. But it’s getting new gears today. 4:88s.

 

[PLEG1972]

I have them on my Glad

How did it go? Easy or hard? Any thoughts on whether they are all stainless parts? Looks GREAT!!!

I have them on my Gladiator...simple install. I don't like the way the instructions have them installed...like shown in the picture. If you switch side they seem less likely to scratch your paint. All the not coated parts seem to be SS.

 

[PLEG1972]

How do they lock? Those look like the same ones I have on my JKU and mine do not lock. Thanks!

There is a small pop out round key lock ...kinda like the Harley detachable parts.

 

[FLUndertaker]

Technically, it’s me doing it to my Gladiator. But it’s getting new gears today. 4:88s.

Congrats. What’s the cost in Kali of the job? 37s?

 

[PDiddy]

Congrats. What’s the cost in Kali of the job? 37s?

Just picked it up an hour ago. My original quote was $1550. He charged me $1490. Can’t complain about that. I’m going to list my original 4:10s. Not sure if they will sell or not.

 

[19Comanche86]

Finished up the Oracle rock lights install. Love these things. The Bluetooth control through the phone is nice.

 

[PDiddy]

Congrats. What’s the cost in Kali of the job? 37s?

I noticed you asked about tire size. I’m running 35s, but I’m towing a travel trailer. I wanted to make sureit still had plenty of torque. This way it has a little more torque than stock, with 35s.

 

[Snzzbry_Ovrlnd]

They lock easily.

 

[Snzzbry_Ovrlnd]

How do they lock? Those look like the same ones I have on my JKU and mine do not lock. Thanks!

How do they lock? Those look like the same ones I have on my JKU and mine do not lock. Thanks!

They lock easily.

 

[Moonridge]

Installed my Bulletproof Go Pro Mount and phone holder. Really heavy duty and gives you space for sunglasses, tire deflators, etc. Definitely recommend!

 

[Sawburner]

Added a Barricade Extreme full width front bumper. Next will be rock slider/steps the wife and granddaughters say they need them to get in. Wife has approved of the purchase.

 

[PuRGE]

KC gravity pro6's on the A pillar, and removed the bumper reflectors, cut and drilled a piece of aluminum angle for a bracket, and mounted KC cyclones in the rear for backup / work light

How do you like the KC's for the A-pillar? Just ordered some from KC yesterday, but they're backordered. I went with the driving beam pattern for the A-pillar vs spot or wide. Gonna save those patterns for the light bar & front bumper later. Seems like an easy install. Gonna tap into one of the Aux wires.

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